Human Rights Watch raises fair trial concerns over Bangladesh death sentence for Sheikh Hasina

Nov 18, 2025

Bangladesh's war crimes tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death in absentia for the 2024...

Abu Dhabi Criminal Court convicts 13 persons, 7 companies for money laundering

May 18, 2023

The court sentenced four accused who were present during the trial and others at large in absentia to prison sentences ranging from five to...

"Those hiding in other countries...trial in absentia introduced": Amit Shah on provisions in new criminal law bills

Dec 20, 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the new criminal law bills have a provision of trial in absentia for those who...

Delhi Police secures first-ever BNSS trial In-Absentia Charge framing in a murder case

Nov 24, 2025

According to the police, this landmark move reflects the force's commitment to implementing new legal provisions to prevent absconding accused persons from delaying justice.

Amit Shah stresses urgent need for 'trial in absentia', full implementation of new criminal laws in J-K by April 2025

Feb 18, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday emphasized urgent necessity of enforcing "trial in absentia" provisions as well as full implementation of new criminal...

Russia: Court orders arrest of late opposition leader's wife in absentia

Jul 10, 2024

Yulia Navalnaya's name has also been included in an international wanted list.