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The hearing in the case has been adjourned for the day. Next hearing in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case is on June 21, when Chuni Lal Gautam, the Noida Police photographer who took photos of the crime scene, will be cross examined by the counsel of the Talwars.
Rajesh Kumar, an official of Noida Electricity board, also gave his statement to the court about the electricity situation on the intervening night of 15/16 May 2008 at the Talwar residence when the incident happened. He was cross examined by the counsel of the Talwars.
Constable Chunni Lal Gautam, the police photographer, told in his statement that there were some blood spots on wall next to the bed where Arushi was found dead. But there were no blood spots on the soft toys and small pillow near the dead body. CBI has claimed Mr Gautam's testimony indicates dressing up of the crime scene.
AD Saha, the fingerprint expert of Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), also gave his statement before the CBI court. CFSL has submitted 36 articles seized during investigations, which mainly includes scotch bottle, golf stick and club, pillow, part of mattress, keys and other things from Talwars house, and pillow from Hemraj's room, pillow cover from Krishna's room, T-shirt from Rajkumar's room and Arushi's mobile phone.
The court begins recording statements of the three witnesses in the case. Chunni Lal Gautam, the Noida police photographer, is the first to record his statement.
Proceedings begin. Three witnesses arrive in court- Chunni Lal Gautam, a Noida police photographer who clicked photos of the scene of crime, the Noida Electricity department officer and CFSL expert on fingerprints.
Nupur Talwar reaches court
Rajesh Talwar, on of the accused in the case, has reached the CBI court in Ghaziabad. Nupur Talwar is yet to reach the court.
It's the first day of the trial in the Aarushi murder case at the Ghaziabad court after the Supreme Court rejected the review petition by the Talwars asking the court to quash charges against them and order a re-investigation.
On the first day of the trial, officials from the electricity board have been called to testify as witnesses. Also, forensic experts who dealt with some of the items found in the room where Aarushi was murdered.
On the first day of the trial, officials from the electricity board have been called to testify as witnesses. Also, forensic experts who dealt with some of the items found in the room where Aarushi was murdered.
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On May 16, 2008, 13-year-old Aarushi was killed while she was asleep. The entire nation woke up to the horror of the young teen's grisly murder.
On May 16, 2008, 13-year-old Aarushi was killed while she was asleep. The entire nation woke up to the horror of the young teen's grisly murder.
Talwars' statement (given by their lawyer) after their plea is quashed: "We will defend our honour and that of our only child, Aarushi, vigorously in court....We believe justice will one day prevail."
Talwars to stand trial for Aarushi's murder, rules Supreme CourtNupur and Rajesh Talwar will stand trial for the double murder of their only child, Aarushi, and their domestic help, Hemraj who were both found dead at their home in a Delhi suburb in May 2008. The Supreme Court has on Thursday morning rejected their appeal to dismiss their trial, ordered by a CBI court in Ghaziabad. Their trial starts tomorrow at that court.
CBI lawyer tells the media: Court said there will be no further investigation.
No one was present in court from Talwars' side today.
Nupur Talwar will have to apply for a fresh plea for bail: Since the review petition has been quashed, Nupur Talwar's bail plea is rejected automatically and she will have to approach the Supreme Court against Allahabad High Court's order for bail. Nupur Talwar has been in Ghaziabad's Dasna Jail since April 30.
While passing today's verdict of dismissing the Talwar's plea, the Supreme Court today concluded that the Talwars' review petition does not hold any merit.
Nupur Talwar her and her husband Rajesh Talwar face charges of murder and destruction of evidence. Rajesh Talwar also faces the charge of misleading the court.
Talwars' trial will continue: Nupur Talwar had filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to quash the case against her and her husband Rajesh Talwar in the trial court, which has framed charges against them for murdering their daughter Arushi Talwar and domestic help Hemraj in May 2008. This has been rejected today.
Talwar's review petition rejected: Supreme Court quashes Nupur Talwar's review petition to quash case against her and her husband Rajesh Talwar.
Aarushi murder case: Supreme Court verdict on Talwars' review petition todayA two-judge bench of the Supreme Court will give its verdict today on Nupur Talwar's review petition in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case. Mrs Talwar had filed a petition, asking the court to quash the case against her and her husband Rajesh Talwar in the trial court, which has framed charges against them for murdering their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in May 2008.
The trial in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case will begin from June 4. The Talwars' defence team wanted at least 15 days before the the trial so as to appeal in the High Court, however the judge gave them just nine days and announced the date.
The special CBI court in Ghaziabad formally frames charges against Rajesh and Nupur Talwar for the murder of their 13-year-old daughter Aarushi and their domestic help Hemraj in May 2008 at their home. Now the couple will have to either plead guilty or not guilty to those charges.
The defence team of the Talwars' have moved an application before the same Ghaziabad court asking to sufficient time before the next date so that they can move High Court for appealing against the framing of charges against them.
Once the charges are formally filed, the couple will then either plead guilty or not guilty to it. This marks the official start of Aarushi- Hemraj murder trial.
After this arguments in the case will begin.
After this arguments in the case will begin.
The court yesterday ruled they will be tried for murder and destruction of evidence. Mr Talwar will be separately charged with misleading the court.
Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, accused of killing their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in 2008, have reached the special CBI court in Ghaziabad where charges will be framed against them.
The Talwars' lawyers produced a golf club in court on Wednesday to counter that theory. The Talwars say that Hemraj allowed a group of friends into their home. They were drinking and then tried to molest Aarushi. When she resisted, they say, the assaulters killed her. They then killed Hemraj.
Aarushi case: Nupur and Rajesh Talwar to be tried for murderThe dentist-couple have been accused of murdering their 13-year-old daughter Aarushi and their domestic help Hemraj in May 2008 at their home.
Nupur and Rajesh Talwar will be tried for murder and destruction of evidence in a court in Ghaziabad, near Delhi. Mr Talwar will also be tried for misleading the court, the judge ruled today.
Nupur, Rajesh Talwar to be tried for murder, conspiracy. CBI court frames charges against the Talwars.
Aarushi murder trial: Order on framing of charges todayA CBI court in Ghaziabad will today decide whether charges of murder, conspiracy and attempt to mislead the court need to be brought against Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, main accused in the murder of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj.
The defence team then went on to tell the court that on the night of the murder, it was likely that Hemraj allowed his friends into the Talwar's home after the couple had gone to sleep. The group then had drinks on the terrace, and some of the outsiders then went inside the home and tried to attack Aarushi in her room. The Talwars' lawyers say she was killed for resisting the assault. When the attackers went back to the roof and reported what had happened, they say, Hemraj may have tried to hit them. In retaliation, they allege, he was killed. The Talwars' argue that both victims were killed using a sharp knife or "Khukri."
On Wednesday, when proceedings began in the Ghaziabad court hearing the framing of charges against the Talwars', their lawyers asked for a golf stick to be produced in court. This because the CBI had in its investigation, said that the injuries found on 13-year-old Aarushi were caused by a golf club found in the Talwars' home, and a sharp object.
The lawyers showed the judge a similar golf club in court today to prove that the investigators' allegations are incorrect.
The lawyers showed the judge a similar golf club in court today to prove that the investigators' allegations are incorrect.
The Talwars have defended themselves saying that just because they were in the house didn't mean they had murdered their daughter. An emotional appeal saying a mother cannot murder her daughter was also made. Interestingly the lawyers for the couple expressed their suspicion once again over their domestic help Hemraj's role who incidentally was found dead on their terrace.The hearing resumes tomorrow.
The defence lawyers for the Talwars have argued that all the evidence in the case has been circumstantial and not direct.
The CBI began its arguments by asking the judge to prosecute the Talwars for misleading the court. This should be over and above murder and conspiracy charges. CBI also told the court how the Talwars filed false affidavits and also gave false information in the FIR registered after Aarushi's death. The lawyers for the Talwars then argued saying all the evidence is circumstantial evidence and the CBI had no direct evidence. The arguments will continue after lunch.
The court has begun hearing arguments in the framing of charges against Rajesh and Nupur in the murder trial of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj. Earlier in the day, Nupur and Rajesh arrived in the Ghaziabad court for the hearing. Yesterday, the court gave them a one day extension to study the documents given to them by the CBI which is investigating the case.
The court has adjourned the hearing on the arguments on framing of charges against the Talwars till tomorrow. The lawyers representing the Talwars had asked for 15 more days to review documents submitted by the CBI. The court today gave them an one-day extension, adding the arguments will start tomorrow positively.
The Ghaziabad court will hear the arguments on framing of charges against Nupur and Rajesh Talwar today. Both of them have arrived in the court, and the hearing is scheduled to begin soon.
The Ghaziabad court hearing arguments on framing of charges against the Talwars, has fixed the next date of hearing on May 21. The lawyer for the Talwars today had asked for some more documents related to the case and wanted at least a month to study these. But court rejected it, saying that there are directions from the Supreme Court saying the case should be expedited.
Allahabad High Court has postponed the bail hearing of Nupur Talwar to May 22. This means Mrs Talwar will continue to be lodged at the Dasna Jail till then.
The lawyer for the Talwars has asked for some more documents related to the case. But because there were errors in the application, the judge has asked for a fresh application.
The CBI say they are already in the process of supplying certain documents to the couple.
The CBI say they are already in the process of supplying certain documents to the couple.
Rajesh and Nupur have just reached the Ghaziabad CBI court where they are on trial.
In the third case, the Supreme Court is due to hear the Talwars' review petition to quash charges against them.
The second court battle is in Allahabad, where the High Court will hear the bail application of Nupur Talwar, who was denied bail by the CBI court in Ghaziabad 14 days ago.
The Aarushi-Hemraj murder trial resumes in the special CBI court in Ghaziabad today. The court is also likely to hear arguments on framing of charges against the Talwars.
Both Rajesh and Nupur Talwar are accused of murdering their daughter and domestic help Hemraj. While Rajesh is out on bail, Nupur is lodged in Dasna Jail.
Aarushi was found in her bed with her throat slit this day four years ago
On the fourth death anniversary of their daughter Aarushi Talwar, her parents, Rajesh and Nupur, fight three crucial court battles today
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court began hearing the Talwars' review petition. The defence team argued today about how some evidence was overlooked by the magistrate while charging the Talwars with murder. The CBI will present its side of the case tomorrow. Mrs Talwar's bail plea was not heard by the court today.
Court rejects Talwars' plea; trial in Aarushi murder case to begin on on May 11.
The Judge rejected claims from the Talwars that they have yet to receive critical documents from the CBI, and said the proceedings against them could begin. The couple was present in court.
The Judge rejected claims from the Talwars that they have yet to receive critical documents from the CBI, and said the proceedings against them could begin. The couple was present in court.
Relatives hug Nupur as she walks into a court in Ghaziabad; trial in the Aarushi Talwar murder case likely to begin today.
Judge Preeti Singh, who heads the Special CBI Court, which is handling the trial, was supposed to begin proceedings last week but scheduled the hearing for today. She may also initiate the process of transferring the case to a sessions court for the trial.
An official at the Dasna jail, where Nupur Talwar has spent almost all of last week, said that she is planning to write a book called 'Story of an Unfortunate Mother'.
Nupur Talwar is also hoping for relief from the Supreme Court which will hear her bail petition today.
She was refused bail by two courts in Ghaziabad last week. The Supreme Court had said that it would hear her petition on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It had clubbed her request for bail with another application that asks for the trial of the Talwars to be cancelled.
Nupur Talwar has moved the Supreme Court for bail. This along with her review petition seeking quashing of the case against her is likely to be taken up by the Supreme Court on Friday.
Nupur will appear before the CBI court in Ghaziabad tomorrow for regular hearing. She will leave Dasna jail around 10am
The CBI's application for cancellation of Rajesh Talwar's bail is also likely to come up for hearing at the Allahabad High Court on Monday.
Her lawyers are likely to file an appeal at the Allahabad High Court. That plea will come up for hearing 10 days after the statutory notice is served at the court. So Mrs Talwar is likely to stay in jail for at least another 11 days.
Nupur Talwar given poor legal advice, should not have ignored earlier summons: Senior Supreme Court advocate Kamini Jaiswal to NDTV.
Nupur Talwar heard about the bail order through news channels. After the court rejected her plea, Nupur looked down and then quietly walked back to her prison cell.
In its order refusing bail, the court says Mrs Talwar appears to have tampered with evidence; it also says her "previous conduct" has been taken into consideration, a reference to Mrs Talwar's attempts to avoid appearing in another Ghaziabad court where she is to be tried for murder.
Nupur Talwar's lawyers likely to move Allahabad High court
Nupur Talwar refused bail; to stay in jail
UPDATE: Rajesh Talwar has convinced Nupur to break her fast. She is now having jail-cooked lunch.
As the wait continues, Rajesh Talwar and Nupur's mother visit her in Dasna jail,
A Ghaziabad court will pronounce its decision on Nupur Talwar's bail plea today.
Nupur Talwar, accused of the double murder of her only child Aarushi and her domestic help Hemraj, sat on a religious fast this morning, praying for an early exit out of Dasna jail.
She began her fast early this morning after a session of Yoga, reciting couplets of the Hanuman Chalisa continuously.
Her last meal comprised of dal, cabbage, potatoes, chapati and rice.
Another night in jail for Nupur Talwar; bail verdict postponed to tomorrow. Read more...
Nupur reading Gita in jail, borrowed from library, informs the jail superintendent.
Nupur Talwar is lodged at Barrack No 13 of the Dasna Jail, where she met Rajesh, her mother, and two other members of her family for over 20 minutes.
Court reserves order on Nupur's bail plea for post lunch.
Court begins hearing on Nupur Talwar's bail plea; she is not present in court.
Nupur's lawyer argues;
There was no evidence against her and she had undergone scientific tests like lie detection and polygraphy and nothing was found against her.
Finger prints found at the crime scene did not match that of Nupur's and since her husband and co-accused Rajesh Talwar was given bail, she should also be given bail on parity basis as she is a woman.
CBI counsel argues;
Rajesh Talwar was not on regular bail and that his bail was under review. So, there is no question of giving parity.
Nupur's lawyer argues;
There was no evidence against her and she had undergone scientific tests like lie detection and polygraphy and nothing was found against her.
Finger prints found at the crime scene did not match that of Nupur's and since her husband and co-accused Rajesh Talwar was given bail, she should also be given bail on parity basis as she is a woman.
CBI counsel argues;
Rajesh Talwar was not on regular bail and that his bail was under review. So, there is no question of giving parity.
Nupur Talwar spent Monday night at Dasna Jail in Ghaziabad. A court in the city will hear her bail plea today and decide if she can come out of this jail as yet.
A visibly traumatised Nupur reached barack no. 13 at the Dasna Jail at around 6 pm last evening. She was escorted by woman constables in a police van to the jail, where she is inmate no. 70 at barrack no.13, reserved for women prisoners.
Prison officials said Nupur interacted with other inmates in the women's barrack for about two hours; they asked Mrs Talwar about the Aarushi murder case and she reportedly told them that she was innocent and would prove that in court.
She watched TV for two hours and had her dinner at about 8.30 pm.
The dentist woke up early at 5.30 am, bathed and recited the Hanuman chalisa. Breakfast was tea, jaggery and roasted gram. The jail authorities said once the prison library opened, Mrs Talwar would be issued some books.
We were such a happy family: Nupur Talwar (interview from May 2008)After her husband, Rajesh, was arrested for the murder of their 13-year-old daughter, Nupur Talwar had spoken to NDTV about the incomprehensible tragedy and its aftermath.
Nupur Talwar sent to Dasna jail, verdict on bail todayNupur Talwar, accused along with husband Rajesh of the double murder of their only child Aarushi and their domestic help Hemraj, spent Monday night in jail. She broke down in a court where a judge said he would decide on her bail on Tuesday, making it necessary for her to be imprisoned till then.
Why is India obsessed with Aarushi case?It probably has been India's most baffling murder case. It's been four years since 13-year-old Aarushi Talwar was found murdered in her Noida home, yet the 'whodunnit' in the case still fascinates India. We discuss if the truth of the heinous crime will ever come out?
UPDATE: Mrs Nupur Talwar has asked for some books, says Dasna Jail Superintendent.
Nupur Talwar breaks down in Court after hearing the verdict.
For those of you who're just joining us:
Nupur Talwar, accused along with husband Rajesh of the double murder of their only child Aarushi and their domestic help Hemraj, will spend tonight at jail.
Her lawyers have applied for bail, but a CBI court will deliver its verdict tomorrow. So she is being taken to the Dasna Jail, where she will stay at Barrack No 13, reserved for women prisoners.
Nupur Talwar, accused along with husband Rajesh of the double murder of their only child Aarushi and their domestic help Hemraj, will spend tonight at jail.
Her lawyers have applied for bail, but a CBI court will deliver its verdict tomorrow. So she is being taken to the Dasna Jail, where she will stay at Barrack No 13, reserved for women prisoners.
UPDATE: Court reserves order on Nupur Talwar's bail plea; she will spend the night in jail
Talwar's counsel argues:
- In the interest of justice that Nupur Talwar gets bail.
- Previous ruling of the Allahabad High Court also suggest that bail should be granted in this case.
- Since it is a case where CBI itself says evidence is not feasible , and if later if it is found out that evidence was really not conclusive, then is it fair for Nupur to go to jail.
- It is written in mythology that the mother can never take the life of a child . Is the concept of love and affection of the mother wiped out?
- Husband Rajesh has already been granted bail . On parity Nupur Talwar seeks bail
CBI lawyer argues against bail
- Mrs Talwar wants escape the clutches of the court.
- We've been trying to get them to court but they have been avoiding.
UPDATE: Since this morning, Mrs Talwar's bail plea is now being heard by a third court. First in special CBI court where it was rejected, then to sessions court which sent application to another CBI court.
UPDATE: Nupur Talwar's bail plea is being heard at the court of S Lal, Special Judge, CBI, Ghaziabad Court
Nupur Talwar refused bail, may be jailed today, lawyers file appealMrs Talwar was refused bail by a court in Ghaziabad where the Talwars are to be tried for murder, criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence. The judge said that she does not have the jurisdiction to decide bail. Mrs Talwar's lawyers have applied to a higher court - the petition will be heard today. If it is settled in her favour, she will not be imprisoned.
Nupur Talwar's lawyers have moved the Ghaziabad sessions court for bail.
In court, Nupur and Rajesh Talwar are sitting in the last row, clearly dejected, their heads bowed. They are not talking - not to each other, nor to anyone else.
For those who came in late: Nupur Talwar, accused with her husband Rajesh of the murders of their only child, 13-year-old Aarushi, and their domestic help, Hemraj, is likely be sent to the Dasna jail this evening.
Mrs Talwar was refused bail today by a CBI court in Ghaziabad, where the Talwars are to be tried for murder, criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence.
Officials at the Dasna Jail say she will be kept tonight at Barrack No 13, which is reserved for women prisoners. And that there will be no special concessions for her in jail - she will get a TV set and newspapers.
Her lawyers will apply for bail in a sessions court this afternoon. If that petition is heard today and settled in her favour, Nupur Talwar will not be imprisoned.
Nupur Talwar's lawyers to move sessions court for bail.
Special CBI Court in Ghaziabad rejects Nupur Talwar's bail plea. She will be sent to Dasna jail after 4 pm.
In the court-room this morning, Mrs Talwar was heard reciting lines from the Hanuman Chalisa.
Order on Nupur Talwar's bail plea expected at 12:30 pm. Watch this space for updates.
Mrs Talwar's lawyers argued that Rajesh has already been granted bail, so she should also not be taken into custody. They also said that she in entitled to bail because she is a woman.
CBI opposes Nupur Talwar's bail plea; says Nupur is an accused in a murder case.
CBI lawyers also argued that earlier judgements in Supreme Court and High Court have said that the accused in murder cases should not be granted bail, and that the magistrate court does not have the power to give bail.
The judge's order on Nupur Talwar's bail application is awaited.
CBI lawyers also argued that earlier judgements in Supreme Court and High Court have said that the accused in murder cases should not be granted bail, and that the magistrate court does not have the power to give bail.
The judge's order on Nupur Talwar's bail application is awaited.
Aarushi case: 10 big facts on an unsolved Indian mysteryNupur and Rajesh Talwar have been accused of murdering their only child, Aarushi, and their domestic help, Hemraj.
Nupur Talwar surrenders in Ghaziabad court, lawyers apply for bailNupur Talwar, accused of murdering her 13-year-old daughter Aarushi, has arrived at the Ghaziabad court where she has formally surrendered. A non-bailable warrant was issued against her after she ignored the judge's last order to appear in court and stand trial. Her lawyers have applied for bail for her. She may have to spend a night or two in jail.
Nupur Talwar's lawyers apply for bail;
Nupur Talwar taken into custody; Court to now hear her bail plea.
Nupur Talwar surrenders in Ghaziabad court; she is accompanied by her husband Rajesh Talwar.
Nupur Talwar enters the special CBI court through the magistrate's room. Once the judge takes note of her presence, her lawyers are likely to move court for Mrs Talwar's bail
Nupur Talwar reaches the court premises.
She was ordered by the Supreme Court on Friday to appear in the Ghaziabad court, where the trial in the murder of her 13-year-old daughter, Aarushi, is set to begin.
She was ordered by the Supreme Court on Friday to appear in the Ghaziabad court, where the trial in the murder of her 13-year-old daughter, Aarushi, is set to begin.
Mrs Talwar asked the Supreme Court to suspend a non-bailable warrant issued against her by the CBI court. The Supreme Court refused to do that, but said that when Mrs Talwar applied for bail, her request would be promptly considered.
Mrs Talwar, if she surrenders, may spend a day or two in jail till her bail is decided.
Mrs Talwar, if she surrenders, may spend a day or two in jail till her bail is decided.
Mrs Talwar, along with her husband Rajesh, a short while ago left for the Ghaziabad court from her South Delhi residence.
