State vs Rajendra Nikalje alias Chhota Rajan — Fake passport case

26 Apr 2017Judgment

Corroboration: Conviction of Chhota Rajan and three officials in fake passport case

The Times of India reports that a special court sentenced underworld don Chhota Rajan and three former passport officials to seven years in prison in the fake passport case.

The Times of India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court sentenced four men to seven years in prison for using a fake passport.
Who:: The special court judged Chhota Rajan and three former passport officials.
When:: Reported on 26 Apr 2017.
Where:: Delhi, in the Delhi High Court.
Why:: The court convicted the group in a case regarding a fake passport.
What it means:: The men must serve a prison sentence following their conviction.

25 Apr 2017Judgment

Special CBI Court sentences Chhota Rajan and three officials to 7-year imprisonment in fake passport case

A special CBI court in New Delhi sentenced Chhota Rajan and three retired passport officials to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in a fake passport case. The court found them guilty of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and forgery for procuring a passport under a false identity.

The News Minute

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A special court sentenced four men to seven years of hard labor for a fake passport crime.
Who:: The people involved are Chhota Rajan and three retired passport officials. The agency is the CBI. The court is a special CBI court.
When:: Reported on 25 Apr 2017.
Where:: New Delhi, Delhi, at a special CBI court.
Why:: The court found them guilty of planning a crime, cheating, and faking documents to get a passport under a false name.
What it means:: The court has finished this part of the case by issuing a prison sentence to the guilty parties.

29 Jun 2016News

HC Notice To CBI In Chhota Rajan Fake Passport Case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the CBI on a plea of retired passport official Lalitha Lakshmanan to quash criminal and corruption...

NDTV

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Delhi High Court asked the CBI to respond to a request to drop criminal and corruption charges.
Who:: The Delhi High Court is the court, the CBI is the investigation agency, and Lalitha Lakshmanan is the retired passport official. Rajendra Nikalje, also known as Chhota Rajan, is the person accused of using a fake passport.
When:: Reported on 29 Jun 2016.
Where:: Delhi High Court in Delhi.
Why:: Lalitha Lakshmanan filed a plea asking the court to stop the legal case against her.
What it means:: The CBI must now provide its side of the story to the court regarding this request.

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State vs Rajendra Nikalje alias Chhota Rajan — Fake passport case

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Corroboration: Conviction of Chhota Rajan and three officials in fake passport case

Special CBI Court sentences Chhota Rajan and three officials to 7-year imprisonment in fake passport case

HC Notice To CBI In Chhota Rajan Fake Passport Case

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