Mahmood Farooqui rape case

SC dismisses plea against 'Peepli Live' director Mahmood Farooqui's acquittal in rape case

A trial court had on August 4 last year sent him to jail for seven years.

Jan 19, 2018, 13:41 PM IST

Consent to sexual advances doesn't come from mere hesitation: HC

The high court said in today's scenario, it was expected that consent be viewed as a clear and unambiguous agreement.

Sep 25, 2017, 22:40 PM IST

HC acquits Peepli Live co-director Mahmood Farooqui in rape case

The Delhi High Court today acquitted Mahmood Farooqui, co-director of Bollywood film Peepli Live, in a rape case involving a US researcher, saying he was entitled to benefit of doubt as the testimony of the victim was not reliable.

Sep 25, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Mahmood Farooqui rape case: Delhi police seeks maximum punishment for 'Peepli live' co-director

On Saturday, Additional Sessions Judge Sanjiv Jain convicted Farooqui for rape and fixed August 2 for hearing arguments on quantum of sentence. 

Aug 02, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui convicted for raping American woman

Delhi's Saket court on Saturday has reportedly convicted 'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui in a rape case. 

Jul 30, 2016, 16:28 PM IST