State vs Jitender Singh Tomar — Alleged forgery of academic degrees

4 Sep 2020Hearing

Former Delhi Law Minister seeks transfer of fake degree case from special court

Jitender Singh Tomar moved the Delhi High Court requesting the transfer of his case, arguing it should not be heard by the designated special court.

The Hindu

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Jitender Singh Tomar asked the Delhi High Court to move his legal case to a different court.
Who:: Jitender Singh Tomar is the accused, and the Delhi Police and the Delhi High Court are mentioned.
When:: Reported on 4 Sep 2020.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: He argues that the case should not be heard by the current special court.
What it means:: The court must now decide if the case will move to a different location.

13 Feb 2019Hearing

Sh. Jitender Singh Tomar vs State

The Delhi High Court addressed proceedings related to the forgery allegations, specifically concerning the mark-sheets from Awadh University and the degree from Tilka Manjhi University.

Indian Kanoon

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Delhi High Court held a hearing regarding alleged fake academic records.
Who:: Jitender Singh Tomar is the accused, and the Delhi High Court is the court overseeing the case.
When:: Reported on 13 Feb 2019.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: The court reviewed legal proceedings concerning allegedly forged mark-sheets from Awadh University and a degree from Tilka Manjhi University.
What it means:: The court addressed matters related to the authenticity of these specific educational documents.

22 Jul 2018Hearing

Delhi court frames charges against AAP ex-minister accused of forging degree Jitendra Singh Tomar

A Delhi court has formally framed charges against former minister Jitender Singh Tomar in connection with the case of his alleged forged BSc and law degrees.

The Indian Express

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court has officially set the formal accusations against a former minister.
Who:: Jitender Singh Tomar is the accused former minister, and the Delhi Police brought the case to a Delhi court.
When:: Reported on 22 Jul 2018.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: He is accused of using forged academic degrees for his science and law studies.
What it means:: The court has now moved the case to the trial stage to examine the evidence.

10 Jun 2015News

Spotlight back on Smriti Irani issue

The arrest of Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar on Tuesday for allegedly forging his academic degrees has brought the spotlight back on Human Resource...

The Hindu

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Delhi police arrested the city Law Minister.
Who:: Jitender Singh Tomar is the accused, and the Delhi Police are the law enforcement agency.
When:: Reported on 10 Jun 2015.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: He is accused of forging his academic degrees.
What it means:: The arrest has brought public attention back to a similar issue involving the Human Resource minister.

9 Jun 2015Arrest

Delhi minister Jitender Singh Tomar held 'for fake degree'

Jitender Singh Tomar, an Aam Aadmi Party minister, was arrested by Delhi Police over allegations that he forged his academic credentials.

BBC News India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police arrested a government minister.
Who:: Jitender Singh Tomar is the accused, and the Delhi Police are the arresting agency.
When:: Reported on 9 Jun 2015.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: He is accused of using forged academic degrees.
What it means:: The legal process has moved to the arrest stage following these allegations.

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State vs Jitender Singh Tomar — Alleged forgery of academic degrees

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Former Delhi Law Minister seeks transfer of fake degree case from special court

Sh. Jitender Singh Tomar vs State

Delhi court frames charges against AAP ex-minister accused of forging degree Jitendra Singh Tomar

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