State vs Nikhil Dey and 3 others — RTI-related trespassing case

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Judgment4 Aug 2017

Nikhil Dey, 3 others acquitted in 19-year-old RTI-related case

Nearly one month after their conviction on charges of criminal trespass and causing hurt in a 19-year-old Right to Information-related case, social activist...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court cleared a social activist and three others of all charges in a legal case.
Who:: The individuals are Nikhil Dey and three others who were the accused, and a court in Rajasthan.
When:: Reported on 4 Aug 2017.
Where:: Rajasthan.
Why:: The court overturned their earlier conviction for allegedly entering a place illegally and causing physical harm.
What it means:: The legal case against these individuals has ended with their acquittal.

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Judgment14 Jun 2017

Rajasthan court convicts and sentences Nikhil Dey and others in 19-year-old case

A Rajasthan court convicted and sentenced Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan leader Nikhil Dey and four others to four months in jail in connection with a 19-year-old case involving charges of criminal trespass and causing hurt.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court convicted and sentenced five people to jail time.
Who:: Nikhil Dey is a leader of the group Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan and is one of the four convicted people.
When:: Reported on 14 Jun 2017.
Where:: A Rajasthan court.
Why:: The court convicted them for criminal trespass, which is entering property without permission, and causing hurt to others.
What it means:: The court gave these individuals a four month jail sentence for these actions.

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