SC Committee Report
'Clean chit to Teesta/CJP'
'Zahira self-condemned liar'
(August 27, 2005)

 SC judgment
Re-trial of Best Bakery Case outside Gujarat
(April 12, 2004)

Case History

Supreme court     judgement (Mar 8, '06)

Mazgaon (Mumbai)   session court     judgement  (Feb 24, '06)

SC judgement: transfer   and  retrial in Mumbai     (April 12, '04)

SC order expunging   remarks against   Teesta, Mihir

HC order   Dec. 26, '03/Jan 12, '04

CJP and Zahira file   SLP in SC (Aug. 8, '03)

Zahira press     conference in Mumbai   (July 7, '03)

Sessions Court   Judgement, Vadodara   (June 27, '03)

Crime Against
Humanity

Gujarat Riots
 Concerned Citizens Tribunal Report

Crime Against
Humanity
( Abridged Version)

Genocide:
Gujarat 2002

LATEST ON BEST BAKERY CASE

-- In hour of need, Zahira finds herself alone (March 13, 2006) 
     (The Times of India)   

-- Zaheera breaks down in tears in courtroom (March 13, 2006) 
     (The Times of India)    

-- Zaheera to face Mumbai court today  (March 13, 2006) 
     (The Deccan Herald)   

-- Zaheera to be produced before court today  (March 13, 2006) 
     (The Deccan Herald)   

-- Thank Zaheera for something -- Editorial (March 13, 2006) 
     (The Deccan Herald)   

-- Next step: go after those who coerced Zaheera, says Khare (March 9, 2006) 
     (The Indian Express)   

-- Then, State Govt gave her Y security, now, doesn’t know where Zaheera is
   (March 9, 2006)  (The Indian Express)  

-- Where is Zahira? Cops desperate  (March 9, 2006)   (The Times of India)  

-- Zahira is jailed for 1 year for perjury  (March 9, 2006)  (The Asian Age)  

-- Zaheera Sheikh is a confirmed liar  (March 9, 2006)   (The Afternoon)  

-- Gujarat gets rap for riots (March 9, 2006)   (The Telegraph)  

-- NGO wants Godhra panel to prosecute Zaheera for perjury (March 9, 2006) 
     (The Mumbai Mirror)  

-- Community hails verdict  (March 9, 2006)  (The Telegraph)  

-- Zahira missing, search squad in place Community hails verdict  (March 9, 2006) 
     (The Telegraph)   

-- Jessica message in Zahira jail  (March 9, 2006)  (The Telegraph)  

-- SC verdict brings smiles  (March 9, 2006)   (The Deccan Herald)  

-- QUESTION HOUR Liar!  (March 9, 2006)   (The Hindustan Times )  

-- But where is she? (March 9, 2006)   (The Daily Pioneer)  

-- Lie is a lie is a lie -- Editorial  (March 9, 2006)   (The Indian Express)  

-- Truth will out, in the right environment (March 9, 2006)   (The Indian Express)  

-- Finding Zaheera Sheikh (March 9, 2006)   (The Indian Express)

-- Where is she? Brother died last week, sister afraid, house locked (March 9, 2006) 
     (The Indian Express)   

-- SC gets Zaheera to pay for her flip-flops: a year in jail and a fine (March 9, 2006) 
    (The Indian Express)    

-- Cops intensify search for Zaheera, family (March 9, 2006)  (Rediff on net)  

 -- Zahira Sheikh gets one year in jail for contempt of court (March 8, 2006) 
     (The Times of India)  

 -- Zaheera gets one-year in jail for perjury  (March 8, 2006)  (The Mid-day)  

 -- Perjury Charges -- SC punishes Zaheera, gets 1 year jail (March 8, 2006) 
     (The Indian Express)  

 -- Zaheera's whereabouts is unkown: Counsel (March 8, 2006)  (The Indian Express)   

 -- Best Bakery: 1-yr jail term for Zaheera (March 8, 2006)  (Rediff on net)  

 -- MEETING CHALLENGE - Best was a tough case, concedes judge
(February 28, 2006)  (The Hindustan Times)  

 --  Still waiting for justice -- Disillusioned with VHP, Sabarmati Express carnage survivors, their kin now hope NGO will help them in their quest (February 27, 2006)
(The Indian Express)

 -- Peace of justice - By M.J. Akbar   (February 27, 2006)
(The Asian Age)

--TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Get to the Truth   (February 27, 2006)
(The Times of India)

-- VHP comes calling at Best Bakery   (February 27, 2006)
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira Sheikh stays out of sight   (February 27, 2006)
(The Times of India)

-- This riot victim battles to stay alive   (February 27, 2006)
(The Times of India) 

-- JUST A START (Editorial)  (February 27, 2006)
(The Telegraph)

-- SECOND EDIT Ray of hope   (February 27, 2006)
(The Deccan Herald)

-- A tortuous quest for justice   (February 27, 2006)
(The Hindu)

-- Best verdict: 9 get life for massacre   (February 25, 2006)
(The Asian Age)

-- Social activists happy with court judgment   (February 25, 2006)
(The Asian Age) 

-- Nine get life terms for Bakery carnage  (February 25, 2006)
(The Times of India)

-- Court gives Zahira 24 days to stand up  (February 25, 2006)
(The Times of India) 

-- Defence to appeal against court order  (February 25, 2006)
(The Times of India) 

-- Justice reanimated (Editorial) (February 25, 2006)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- She averted worst-case scenario   (February 25, 2006)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- NEW BEGINNING - Court notices to witnesses for perjury  (February 25, 2006)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- THE BIG QUESTION - MUMBAI DELIVERS BEST VERDICT Where to appeal against acquittals?   (February 25, 2006)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Should I laugh or cry, asks mother  (February 25, 2006)
(The Mid-Day)

-- 'Khuda will ensure final justice is served' (February 25, 2006)
(The Mid-Day)

-- Best Bakery judgement: 8 acquitted, 9 convicted  (February 25, 2006)
(The Afternoon)

-- ‘Modi has no moral right to continue’  (February 25, 2006)
(The Economics Times)

-- Landmark judgment, say NGOs, activists  (February 25, 2006)
(The Indian Express)

-- Four yrs on, another drama unfolds here  (February 25, 2006)
(The Indian Express) 

-- Naroda Patiya victims see hope shine in judgment  (February 25, 2006)
(The Indian Express) 

-- Srivastava sad, Muslims happy  (February 25, 2006)
(The Indian Express)  

-- Nine convicted in Best Bakery case  (February 25, 2006)
(The Daily Pioneer)

-- The whole truth about perjury  (February 25, 2006)
(The Indian Express)   

-- Justice triumphs (Editorial)  (February 25, 2006)
(The Indian Express)

-- Four years on, another mob at the bakery  (February 25, 2006)
(The Indian Express)

-- Best prosecution team satisfied (February 25, 2006)
(The Indian Express) 

-- Relatives of convicted ask: Were the earlier courts not genuine  (February 25, 2006)  (The Indian Express) 

-- Best justice fights worst scars  (February 25, 2006)
 (The Indian Express) 

-- Justice denied, justice restored: Nine life terms for Best Bakery  (February 25, 2006)  (The Indian Express) 

-- BEST BAKERY: THE LONG ROAD TO JUSTICE  (February 25, 2006)
 (The Deccen Herald) 

-- 9 get life term in Best Bakery case  (February 25, 2006)
 (The Deccen Herald)   

-- Cheer after fasting for justice- Riot victims & activists hail Bakery verdict, but Teesta hints at ‘bigger forces’  (February 25, 2006)
 (The Telegraph) 

-- Activists hail convictions  (February 25, 2006)
 (The Statesman)   

-- I am satisfied: Teesta Setalvad   (February 25, 2006)
 (The Hindu)   

-- Life term for 9 in Best Bakery case  (February 25, 2006)
 (The Hindu)   

-- 'Best Bakery judgment will divide Hindutva base'  (February 25, 2006)
 (Rediff on net)   

-- Best Bakery: Why it is so important  (February 25, 2006)
 (Rediff on net) 

-- Chronology of events in Best Bakery case  (February 25, 2006)
 (Rediff on net) 

-- End Bakery trial by Feb, Spl court told  (January 4, 2006)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Zahira sting: MLA gets clean chit (January 4, 2006)
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira questions panel’s findings  (January 4, 2006)
(The Deccan Herald)  

-- SC notice to BJP MLA, Congman (October 25, 2005)
(The Indian Express)

-- Zahira was likely to have been induced to turn hostile: report (October 25, 2005)
(The Hindu)

-- “BJP MLA Zahira kin can reply to SC panel report” (October 25, 2005)
(The Times of India)

-- Bakery trial nears conclusion (September 19, 2005)
17 accused are being tried, 72 witnesses examined  
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Court asks Zaheera to re-appear (April 20, 2005)
(The Deccan Herald)

-- SC no to Zaheera's application (April 20, 2005)
(The Mid-Day)

-- Zahira accuses SC panel of bias (April 20, 2005)
(The Times of India)

-- Plea to  media: eschew  sensationalism (March 31, 2005) (CJP Press Release)

-- Zahira: Question NHRC chief, probe Teesta (March 30, 2005)
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira still hostile, denies filing any affidavit in SC (January 4, 2005)
(The Times of India)

 

Zahira goes against Teesta,  CJP, seeks protection  (Nov 4, 2004)

'I feel pained and shocked, but not defeated ' (Nov 4, 2004)

Special Report Riots as Murder Re-examining the Best Bakery Case -- By Rajeev Dhavan

-- But what is not (Editorial) (Dec. 27, 2004)
(The Telegraph)

-- The Victim - By Seema Mustafa (Dec. 27, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Another Sheikh up  (Editorial) (Dec. 24, 2004)
(The Statesman)     

-- Judiciary under trial by sensation- By N Haridas (Dec. 24, 2004)
(The Deccan Herald)   

“ WE PAID ZAHEERA SHEIKH RS 18 LAKH ” -- BJP MLA MADHU SRIVASTAVA

(Tehelka.com) (December 22, 2004)

-- Con man provides vehicle to Zahira (December 7, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)

-- SC notices to Zahira Sheikh, Gujarat govt (December 6, 2004) (The Rediff on net)

-- VHP is funding Zahira's expenses (November 20, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)

-- Trial by Fear  (Editorial) (Dec. 24, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Best case: A watershed in legal history
 (December 27, 2004) (The Times of India) 

-- Zahira kin upset (December 26, 2004)
(The Telegraph) 

-- I never threatened Nisarbapu, says Bhattu (December 26, 2004)
(The Indian Express) 

-- Tehelka expose raise more questions (December 24, 2004)
(The Deccan Herald) 

-- Grandmother comes down on Zahira (December 24, 2004)
(The Hindu) 

-- Judge warns Zahira over ‘absolute lie’ (December 24, 2004)
(The Telegraph) 

-- ``Dismiss Modi Government'' (December 24, 2004)
(The Hindu) 

-- Tehelka cover seeks police protection (December 24, 2004)
(The Hindu) 

-- Investigate Zahira's previous statement: Fernandes (December 24, 2004) (The Hindu) 

-- Zaheera needn't be cross-examined: Guj Govt (December 24, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times) 

-- Zaheera tells court she never met Srivastava (December 24, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times) 

-- Judge irked by Zahira’s contradictory replies (December 24, 2004)
(The Asian Age) 

-- Tension in House over Zahira exposé  (December 24, 2004)
(The Asian Age) 

-- Zahira goes flip, flop, flip... (December 24, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

 -- Zaheera paid Rs 18 lakh to recant: Tehelka (December 22, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Zaheera denies pay-off charge, says she won’t lie under oath (December 22, 2004) (The Indian Express) 

-- Sting operation tracked down Zaheera's grandma (December 22, 2004) (The Times of India) 

-- RSS backs Gujarat CM (December 22, 2004)
(The Statesman) 

-- Will tape work in court? (December 22, 2004)
(The Statesman) 

-- Zahira twin acts & cash film roll Wary inside, words outside (December 22, 2004) (The Telegraph) 

-- Truth is out on Zahira's flip-flop: MP (December 22, 2004)
(The Hindu) 

-- The latest act in the tragedy that is Zahira (December 22, 2004)
(The Hindu) 

-- No comment, says Modi (December 22, 2004)
(The Hindu) 

-- Madhu defiant, Bhatthu worried (December 22, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Nisar Bapu key to acquittal, expose (December 22, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Expose a legal obstacle: Modi (December 22, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Lalu demands Modi's resignation (December 22, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Kitne de diye? 18 lakh rupaiah (December 22, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- The Buying Of Zaheera Sheikh (December 22, 2004)
(Tehelka) 

-- Tehelka stokes Bakery fire (December 22, 2004)
(The Mid-Day) 

-- BJP MLA bribed Zaheera, claims Tehelka (December 22, 2004)
(The Economic Times) 

-- Spycam has MLA saying Zahira got Rs 18 lakhs  (December 22, 2004)
(The Asian Age) 

 -- Best Bakery: Zaheera to appear on Dec 21 in special court (December 21, 2004) (The Hindustan Times)   

-- Zahira's mother backtracks again (December 20, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Testimony was changed, says Zahira's mom (December 20, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Sehrunnisa admits changing her testimony (December 20, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Zaheera's mother under custody for contempt in Bakery case (December 17, 2004) (The Hindustan Times)   

-- Zahira's mother fined for contempt (December 17, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)   

-- Sazaa do mujhe, Zahira's mom tell judge (December 17, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)   

-- Court books Zaheera's mother (December 17, 2004)
(The Times of India)   

-- Was there a plot to kill Best Bakery accused (December 16, 2004)
(The Rediff on net) 

-- Zahira's mom not sad over beti's death (December 16, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)   

-- Teesta threatened me: Zahira's mother (December 16, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)   

-- Zahira’s mother turns hostile in Best Bakery case  (December 16, 2004) (The Deccan Herald)   

-- I gave shelter to Zahira: witness (December 15, 2004)
(The Hindu)   

-- Zahira may have to appear before Nanavati panel (December 15, 2004)
(The Hindu)   

-- Best Bakery accused are safe: Jailor (December 14, 2004)
(The Times of India)   

-- 'Scared to speak the truth in Vadodara' (December 14, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)   

-- Best retrial: Swati Sathe asked to appear (December 14, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)   

-- `Steps being taken to ensure safety of Best Bakery accused' (December 14, 2004) (The Hindu)   

-- Hostile witnesses turn around again (December 14, 2004)
(The Asian Age)   

-- Best retrial judge gets hate mails (December 13, 2004)
(The Times of India)   

-- Best Bakery case accused safe: police (December 12, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times)   

-- Witness gives clean chit to accused (December 10, 2004)
(The Statesman)   

-- Best witnesses' security: court unhappy (December 10, 2004)
(The Mid-Day) 

-- Lawyer link between Saira, vehicle owner? (December 8, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Court orders probe on vehicle that witness used (December 8, 2004) (The Deccan Herald)

-- Couple nabbed for threatening Yasmin’s sister (December 8, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Four Best Bakery accused hiding in forests bordering MP: police (December 7, 2004) (The Deccan Herald)

-- Zaheera will have to explain her flip-flop to the apex court (December 7, 2004) (The Indian Express)

-- Whose car transported Zahira sis to Mumbai? (December 7, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Supreme Court pulls up Zahira (December 7, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Best Bakery retrial: senior police official summoned (December 6, 2004) (The Hindu )

-- Prosecution requests Saira's detention (December 6, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times) 

-- Zahira's sister blames blanket (December 4, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)

-- Zahira to testify (December 3, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Best Bakery case: Zaheera's sister turns hostile (December 3, 2004)
(The Times of India)       

-- I don't know! I don't remember! (December 3, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)       

-- Bakery case: Saira Sheikh turns hostile (December 3, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)       

-- Zahira wanted to compromise, says aunt  (December 2, 2004)
(The Hindu)       

-- ‘Zaheera offered money to Bakery victim’s wife’ (December 2, 2004)
(The Indian Express)      

-- 'Zahira's mom asked me to strike a deal' (December 2, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)      

-- Bakery trial: 'Zahira offered me money' (December 2, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)    

-- Aunt claims Zahira had offered cash (December 2, 2004)
(The Asian Age)    

-- Zaheera to request SC for CBI probe (December 2, 2004)
(The Rediff on net)    

-- Zaheera Sheikh's elder sister deposes in Best Bakery trial (December 2, 2004) (The Hindustan Times)    

-- Hush money finger at Zahira again (December 2, 2004)
(The Telegraph)    

-- Six in my family died, says witness (December 1, 2004)
(The Asian Age)      

-- Zahira's sister Sahera to depose today (December 1, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)    

-- Eyewitness identifies 15 accused in Best Bakery case (Nov 30, 2004) (The Hindu)    

-- Zahira faces contempt petition (Nov 30, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)    

-- Bakery: Zaheera not examined in court (Nov 30, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)    

-- HOSTILE TRUTHS-II (Nov 30, 2004)
(The Statesman)    

-- Zahira calls, but is kept out (Nov 30, 2004)
(The Telegraph)    

 -- Shabana, Javed deny hosting Zahira  (Nov 29, 2004)
(The Times of India)  

-- HOSTILE TRUTHS-I Witnesses are a harassed lot in India (Nov 29, 2004) (The Statesman)  

-- Judge may question hostile witnesses Nov 29, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)  

-- Yasmin accepts signature is hers (Nov 26, 2004)
(The Asian Age)  

-- Revealed: VHP hand in Zahira meet (Nov 25, 2004)
(The Telegraph)  

-- Teesta tutored me: Nafitullah (Nov 25, 2004)
(The Hindu)  

-- The Noose is Tightening: Teesta .....  (Editorial)  (Nov. 2004)
(India Currents)  

-- Teesta is my heart-throb - By Khuswant Singh (Nov 20, 2004)
(The Deccan Herald)  

-- Witness for the prosecution - By Rajeev Dhavan (Nov 15, 2004)
(The Hindu)  

-- Justice is the real victim  (Editorial)  (Nov 12, 2004)
(http://www.newindpress.com)

-- Execution of justice  (Editorial)  (Nov 11, 2004)
(The Mid-Day )

-- Yasmin’s notice killed my father: Nafitullah (Nov 25, 2004)
(The Indian Express)  

-- I was pressured by my 'kaum': Nafitullah  (Nov 25, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)   

-- 'I lost consciousness after being hit'  (Nov 24, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)  

-- NCW denies manipulating Zaheera Sheikh episode (Nov 24, 2004)
(The Deccan Herald) 

-- Teesta gets High Court cover (Nov 24, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Teesta gets a breather: 72-hr notice needed before arrest (Nov 24, 2004)  (The Indian Express)

-- Yasmin CD test plea rejected  (Nov 24, 2004) 
(The Asian Age)  

-- Protest on Zahira U-turn (Nov 23, 2004)
(The Telegraph)  

-- HC grants protection to Teesta Setalvad (Nov 23, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zaheera's brother denies naming accused (Nov 23, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Zaheera’s brother retracts statement (Nov 23, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Nafitullah says Yasmin was not present during attack (Nov 23, 2004) (The Times of India)

-- Prosecution for false evidence is rare (Nov 23, 2004)

(The Times of India)

-- Perjury : In India, nobody’s in the same quiver as Archer  (Nov 23, 2004) (The Times of India)

-- 'After Setalvad, a senior advocate helped Zahira' (Nov 22, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- ‘Benefactor’ of Zaheera says she asked for help (Nov 21, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- VHP is funding Zahira's expenses (Nov 20, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)

-- Zahira's hostile brother pulled up by judge (Nov 20, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zaheera's elder brother recants as well (Nov 20, 2004)
(Rediff on net)

-- Zahira's elder brother also turns hostile (Nov 20, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Zaheera's brother Nafitullah turns hostile (Nov 20, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Now Zaheera's brother retracts statement (Nov 19, 2004)
(Rediff on net)

-- Zahira's brother turns hostile (Nov 19, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Zaheera’s brother now turns hostile (Nov 19, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Zahira's brother too turns hostile (Nov 19, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zaheera, family tour Mumbai in style (Nov 18, 2004)
(www.sify.com)

-- ‘They said I, too, would be abducted’ (Nov 18, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- I am being threatened, says Yasmin’s sister (Nov 18, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- What did Yasminbanu say on TV? (Nov 18, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)

-- Zaheera gives court the slip again (Nov 18, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Yasmin kin gets police protection after threats (Nov 18, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Video glare on witness (Nov 18, 2004)
(The Telegraph)

-- Lawyers grill Best Bakery witness (Nov 18, 2004)
(Rediff on net)  

-- Zahira was bribed to change statement: Yasmin (Nov 18, 2004)
(The Hindu)  

-- Yet again, Zaheera skips hearing (Nov 18, 2004)
(The Indian Express)  

-- Zaheera likely to appear before special court tomorrow (Nov 17, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times)  

-- Yasmin recounts Best horror in court (Nov 17, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- 'Gujarat govt's role in Zahira case is dubious' (Nov 17, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Role reversal: Relative takes Zahira’s slot (Nov 17, 2004)
(The Telegraph)  

-- NCW testifies to Zaheera's trauma  (Nov 17, 2004)
(The Telegraph)  

-- Zahira likely to appear in Mumbai court today (Nov 17, 2004)
(The Hindu)  

-- Vaghela demands CBI inquiry into Zaheera's change of statement  (Nov 17, 2004)  (The Hindustan Times)  

-- Zahira's sister-in-law identifies 11 accused (Nov 17, 2004)
(The Hindu)  

-- Zaheera's kin puts her Best foot forward (Nov 16, 2004)
(The Times of India)   

-- Hopes rest on Zahira's sister-in-law  (Nov 16, 2004)
(The Mid-Day)

-- Court rejects plea seeking action against Teesta  (Nov 14, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Setalvad questions NCW chief's meeting with Zahira (Nov 14, 2004)
(The Times of India)  

-- Why Zahira did U-turn (Nov 11, 2004)  
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Lie of the State: Zahira Symbolises Flaws in Prosecution Process - By Anil Dharker  (Nov 11, 2004) (The Times of India)

-- Zahira is still the victim : Setalvad (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Severe setback  (Editorial)  (Nov 9, 2004)
(The Deccan Herald)

-- Protecting witnesses   (Editorial)  (Nov 9, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Trust on Trial  (Editorial)  (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- Zaheera’s turnabout  (Editorial) (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Indian Express)

-- Flip Flop and Justice  (Editorial)  (Nov 5, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Zahira's assault   (Editorial)  (Nov 5, 2004)
   (The Inqualab Urdu Daily)

-- Teesta appeals in SC, seeks thorough probe by CBI (Nov 6, 2004)  (NDTV)

-- Church groups, NGOs demand Criminal Justice reforms (Nov 11, 2004)  (All India Catholic Union)

-- Gujarat Govt to declare stand on Teesta petition (Nov 11, 2004)
(The Times of India)   

-- Court asks police not to arrest Teesta (Nov 11, 2004)
(The Hindu)  

-- Zahira to NCW chief: Won't be able to depose (Nov 11, 2004)
(The Times of India)   

-- HC asks Gujarat Govt to declare stand on Teesta's petition (Nov 11, 2004) (The Hindustan Times)  

-- Women's panel meets Zahira, not to probe complaint (Nov 11, 2004) (The Times of India)

-- NCW chairperson ready to meet Zaheera Sheikh (Nov 11, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times)  

-- Zaheera meets NCW chief, dodges media (Nov 11, 2004)
(The Indian Express) 

-- Zahira meets Poornima Advani (Nov 11, 2004)
(The Hindu)  

-- Teesta moves High Court for anticipatory bail (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times) 

-- Sharp contradictions exist in Zaheera's affidavit (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times) 

-- Zahira plea to NCW (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Hindu) 

-- Teesta seeks anticipatory bail from HC (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Indian Express) 

-- Teesta in bail chase  (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Indian Express) 

-- Zaheera’s U-turn comes full circle (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Indian Express) 

-- Setalvad files for anticipatory bail (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zaheera appeals to NCW for protection (Nov 10, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira's changing statements determine who's friend, foe (Nov 9, 2004) (The Times of India)

-- Zahira, a hot potato for Gujarat govt (Nov 9, 2004)
(The Times of India)  

-- Mumbai court issues summons to Zaheera (Nov 9, 2004)
(The Indian Express) 

-- IB chief gives Vadodara police chief a rap on the knuckle  (Nov 9, 2004) (The Indian Express)

 -- Zaheera writes to NCM, chief asks where are we in picture (Nov 9, 2004) (The Indian Express)

-- Zaheera Sheikh writes to National Commission for Minorities (Nov 9, 2004) (The Hindustan Times) 

-- Zaheera’s U-turn hasn’t left them shaken (Nov 9, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Now Zaheera writes to NCM  (Nov 9, 2004)
(Rediff on net) 

-- Zahira files complaint with NCW (Nov 9, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Zahira's ex-neighbours allege police harassment (Nov 8, 2004)
(The Times of India)   

-- Spotlight on estranged sis-in-law Yasminbanu (Nov 8, 2004)
(The Times of India) 

-- Need to introspect on Best Bakery events: Manmohan (Nov 8, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Summons to Zaheera and two kins extended till Nov 17 (Nov 8, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- On Zaheera U-turn, PM breaks silence: ‘ponder and reflect’ (Nov 8, 2004) (The Indian Express)

-- Need to introspect on Best Bakery events: Manmohan (Nov 8, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Zaheera’s U-turn hasn’t left them shaken (Nov 8, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Bakery trial (Nov 8, 2004)
(The Telegraph)

-- Where is Zahira? Police is keeping it secret (Nov 8, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Teesta appeals in SC, seeks thorough probe by CBI (Nov 6, 2004)
(NDTV)

-- Teesta moves SC seeking probe into Zaheera's U-turn (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Zahira volte face: Teesta moves SC (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Times of India)  

-- Was Zahira frequenting Gujarat for 6 months? (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Hanuman Tekri fears Zahira's about-turn can hurt them even more  (Nov 6, 2004) (The Times of India)

-- Ex-neighbours fume, burn Zahira's effigy  (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Prosecution wants to examine Zahira kin (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Zahira not in our custody: Gujarat cops (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Zahira gets safe haven in a club resort  (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira is in Ahmedabad (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Editorial: Best fakery? (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Daily Pioneer)

-- Zaheera’s disappearing act raises questions (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Deccan Herald)

-- We’re providing security, not shelter: Govt; we are closed for renovation: resort owner (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Zahira shifted to Ahmedabad (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Zaheera lawyers keep Best cards close to chest (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Zahira shifts to resort (Nov 6, 2004)
(The Telegraph)

-- Police cover highlight of Zahira stay (Nov 5, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Zahira's flip-flop may be a face-saver for Madhu Shrivastav, brother (Nov 5, 2004)  (The Times of India)

-- Star witness Zahira is like the 'Boy Who Cried Wolf ' (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira, Teesta ties soured 3 months ago (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- What Zahira had said in 2003 (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- Witness shifted, cops say security reasons (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira's drift started with bakery retrial  (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- Where was she? Mumbai, Thane, Vadodara...  (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- 'Zahira retracted for money'  (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

 -- Zahira flip-flop: Rape of an issue?  (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira's volte face is a blot: Muslim groups (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Times of India)

-- Teesta can be booked, if Zaheera files complaint (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Daily Pioneer)

-- Zaheera misses date with Mumbai Court (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Deccan Herald)

-- Bakery case: Zaheera volte-face shocks rights activists (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Tight security for Zahira (Nov 5, 2004)  
(The Hindu)

-- Zaheera is under Vadodara Police protection: Commissioner (Nov 5, 2004)  (The Hindu)

-- Gujarat cops move Zaheera, family out (Nov 5, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Another witness testifies in Best Bakery re-trial  (Nov 5, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- 'Zahira acting under pressure' (Nov 5, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Muslim groups demand CBI probe into Zaheera's volte-face (Nov 5, 2004) (The Hindustan Times)

-- Best Bakey case: Zaheera shifted to Ahmedabad (Nov 5, 2004)
(The Hindustan Times)

-- Bakery case: accused says activist threatened him  (Nov 5, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Zahira stay in plush hotel raises doubts (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Teesta denies Zahira’s allegations (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Will govt book Teesta? (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Flip-flops have discredited Zaheera, say lawyers (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Key eyewitness Nafitullah goes missing (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Shocked and hurt but not defeated: Teesta (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Times of India)

 -- Prosecution could hold despite Zahira: Experts (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zahira Sheikh goes flip-flop-flip (Nov 4, 2004)
The Times of India)

-- Zahira claims NGO coercion (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Eyewitness identifies 12 accused (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Brother corroborates Zaheera story (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zaheera does a volte face, again (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Zaheera's allegations a pack of lies, says Teesta Setalvad (Nov 4, 2004) (The Hindustan Times)

-- Eyewitness in Best Bakery case identifies 12 accused (Nov 4, 2004) (The Hindustan Times)

-- Best Bakery case: Zaheera Sheikh's brother disappears (Nov 4, 2004) (The Hindustan Times)

-- I’m shocked, says Teesta (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Deccan Herald)

-- Zaheera changes statement again (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Deccan Herald)

-- Zaheera turns on ‘protector’  Nov 4, 2004)
(The Statesman)

-- Pack of lies: Teesta (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Daily Pioneer)

-- In an about-turn, Zaheera seeks protection from NGO (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Daily Pioneer)

-- Worst nightmare in Best case  (Nov 4, 2004)

(The Telegraph)

-- Twist in Best Bakery case: Modi declines to comment (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- ‘I am shocked but not defeated’ (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Zaheera retracts again, this time it’s Advantage Accused (Nov 4, 2004) (The Indian Express)

 -- Zahira retracts statements (Nov 4, 2004)
(The Hindu)

 -- Best Bakery witness disappears (Nov 4, 2004)
(Rediff on net)

-- Best Bakery trial: Zaheera recants (Nov 4, 2004)
(Rediff on net)

-- Bakery row (Nov 3, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Best Bakery case: witness admits giving false testimony (Nov 3, 2004) (The Hindu)

-- 'Best Bakery witness is not reliable' (October 29, 2004)
(Mid-Day)

-- Best Bakery trial: eyewitness grilled (October 29, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- Best Bakery witness changes statement (October 29, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Best Bakery: Eyewitness identifies 7 accused (October 28, 2004)
(Rediff on Net)

-- Scared but sure, witness spots 7 accused (October 28, 2004)
(The Indian Express)

-- Eyewitness identifies 7 Best Bakery accused (October 28, 2004)
(Deccan Herald)

-- Best retrial: Eyewitness identifies 7 accused (October 28, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- 7 Bakery accused identified (October 28, 2004)
(The Asian Age)

-- Eyewitness grilled on Bakery’s structural plan (October 28, 2004)
(The Times of India)

-- Best Bakery employee deposes (October 28, 2004)
(The Hindu)

-- 'Maaro, kato, yelled the mob' (October 28, 2004)
(Mid-Day)

-- ‘Armed mob of 500 set afire bakery, vehicles’ (October 27, 2004)
    (The Indian Express)

-- Bakery trial (October 27, 2004)
   (The Telegraph)

-- Best Bakery case: First eye-witness deposes in court (October 27,   2004) (Deccan Herald)

-- Bakery: 1st eyewitness is examined (October 27,   2004)
    (The Asian Age)

-- 1st Best eyewitness deposes (October 27,   2004)
   (The Times of  India)

--  Teesta Setalvad, Secretary, CJP, has written to both the Gujarat and Maharashtra governments in the wake of the untimely demise of Shri PR Vakil, special public prosecutor  (October 2, 2004)

-- Charges Framed  (Sept. 22, 2004)

-- Nafitullah Shaikh records statement before Vadodara Police (Sept. 14, 2004)