Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Perarivalan granted 30-day parole by Madras High Court
Madras High Court on Thursday granted 30-day parole to former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case convict Perarivalan alias Arivu.
Sep 24, 2020, 12:16 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Tamil Nadu awaiting MDMA report before deciding on release of Perarivalan
Although Perarivalan was convicted under the grounds of having provided two 9-volt batteries which were used in the bomb that killed Rajiv Gandhi, it has been established later that he merely procured the batteries without knowing about the conspiracy or what the batteries would be used for.
Jul 29, 2020, 17:51 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: AG Perarivalan approaches Mumbai HC seeking details on Sanjay Dutt’s release
A life convict, AG Perarivalan (a) Arivu, who has languished 29 years in jail in connection with the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination case has approached the Mumbai High Court seeking details related to the early release of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who was also convicted under the Arms Act. The decision to approach the high court comes after Perarivalan’s failed attempts to seek more details on the same via an RTI query.
Jul 27, 2020, 16:45 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination: SC dismisses plea seeking to stop Tamil Nadu's move to release 7 convicts
The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a plea seeking directions not to proceed with the Tamil Nadu Government's decision of premature release of seven convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
May 09, 2019, 13:47 PM IST
BJP on Rajiv Gandhi: Instruction to kill came from his office
By referring Nanavati report, BJP said that Instruction to kill came from Rajiv Gandhi's office.
May 09, 2019, 12:28 PM IST
History Revisited: How political parties fared in 1996 Lok Sabha election
While Narasimha Rao campaigned on the economic reforms that his government had undertaken in the last five years, the Bharatiya Janata Party talked about Hinduism and against the government's stand on foreign investment appealing for restrictions on them.
Apr 09, 2019, 11:17 AM IST
History Revisited: How political parties fared in 1991 Lok Sabha election
The 1991 elections have also been referred to as the 'Mandal-Mandir' elections as the main two main focus points were the Mandal Commission report that was implemented in 1990 and the Rath Yatras being done for the demand of the construction of the Ram Mandir.
Apr 06, 2019, 18:04 PM IST
AIADMK, DMK promise to free Rajiv Gandhi's killers; what does the Election Commission's norm say
As political battles heat up on the ground ahead of the Lok Sabha election, releasing the assassins of Rajiv Gandhi has emerged as one of the top poll planks for the Tamil Nadu-based parties.
Mar 20, 2019, 15:19 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Nalini Sriharan writes to Tamil Nadu CM for early release of all 7 convicts
In a letter to the CM, Sriharan wrote to use the current political opportunity to release them as this is their only last hope to live their life.
Feb 23, 2019, 21:31 PM IST
Kerala BJP chief gets letter threatening Rajiv Gandhi-like assassination
The Kerala unit chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday received a death threat through a letter from Mumbai.
Nov 03, 2018, 19:44 PM IST
Don't release Rajiv killers till plea in SC is disposed of: Victims' kin urge TN governor
The attack on May 21, 1991, killed the former prime minister and 15 people.
Sep 26, 2018, 22:20 PM IST
Tamil outfits rally against Governor over release of Rajiv case convicts; Raj Bhavan silent
Pro-Tamil outfits say the Governor is acting under pressure from north India.
Sep 14, 2018, 19:11 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Governor will reject Tamil Nadu govt recommendation, says Subramanian Swamy
Swamy said, "It's a recommendation only, not binding on Tamil Nadu Governor. He has the sole discretion. I am sure he`ll go through the record. Given his scholarly habit, he`ll reject the recommendation."
Sep 10, 2018, 00:27 AM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC to hear convict's plea in October
The Supreme Court today said it would hear in October a plea by one of the convicts in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, regarding the status of probe by the CBI-led Multi Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) into conspiracy behind the murder.
Aug 17, 2018, 15:59 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi killers' cannot be released: Centre tells Supreme Court
Releasing convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case will set dangerous precedents, said Centre.
Aug 10, 2018, 11:34 AM IST
Mother of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassin seeks mercy killing for son Perarivalan
This comes after President Ram Nath Kovind reportedly rejected Tamil Nadu government's plea to release seven Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts.
Jun 17, 2018, 07:08 AM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Nalini's plea for early release rejected by Madras HC
The Madras High Court on Friday rejected the plea of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination convict Nalini Sriharan in which she had sought premature release.
Apr 27, 2018, 11:30 AM IST
We have 'completely forgiven' father's killers: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi has said that his family has completely forgiven Rajiv Gandhi's killers since they find it difficult to hate people.
Mar 11, 2018, 20:35 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC notice to CBI over convict's plea
The apex court has asked the CBI to respond to the plea within three weeks.
Jan 24, 2018, 11:37 AM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Tamil Nadu govt rejects Nalini's plea seeking premature release
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday informed the Madras High Court that it cannot entertain a plea of Nalini Sriharan, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release as a similar case was pending before the apex court.
Nov 16, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
