State vs. Shailendra Singh Jaat — Rajkot kidnapping case

21 May 2016News

Lawyer held in rajkot kidnapping case: Car ‘used’ in crime destroyed in accident, accused tells police

Singh was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on May 15 from Delhi.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The accused lawyer told police the car allegedly used in the kidnapping was destroyed in an accident.
Who:: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad is the agency that arrested the accused, Shailendra Singh Jaat.
When:: Reported on 21 May 2016.
Where:: Rajkot, Gujarat.
Why:: The accused is arrested in connection with a kidnapping case.
What it means:: The police have been informed that a key piece of evidence is no longer available for inspection.

16 May 2016Arrest

Jewellers' kidnapping case: Accused nabbed after 16 years

The accused, Shailendra Singh Jaat, was arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two Rajkot-based jewellers, Paresh Shah and Bhaskar Parekh, which occurred 16 years prior to the arrest.

The Times of India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested a man who was on the run for over a decade.
Who:: Shailendra Singh Jaat is the accused, while Paresh Shah and Bhaskar Parekh are the two jewellers.
When:: Reported on 16 May 2016.
Where:: Rajkot, Gujarat.
Why:: The accused is arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two jewellers.
What it means:: The arrest allows the legal process to move forward after the case remained open for years.

Date unknownFiling

State challenges bail of accused Shailendrasingh Sureshsingh Jaat

The State of Gujarat has filed a petition under Section 439(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure in the High Court, seeking to cancel the bail previously granted to the accused, Shailendrasingh Sureshsingh Jaat, in connection with the kidnapping case.

Indian Kanoon

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Gujarat government asked the High Court to cancel the bail granted to the accused.
Who:: The State of Gujarat is the petitioner, and Shailendrasingh Sureshsingh Jaat is the accused.
Where:: The legal action took place in the Gujarat High Court.
Why:: The state seeks to end the freedom granted to the accused during the kidnapping case.
What it means:: The court will now review whether the accused should remain free while the case continues.

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State vs. Shailendra Singh Jaat — Rajkot kidnapping case

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Lawyer held in rajkot kidnapping case: Car ‘used’ in crime destroyed in accident, accused tells police

Jewellers' kidnapping case: Accused nabbed after 16 years

State challenges bail of accused Shailendrasingh Sureshsingh Jaat

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