The Supreme Court has ruled that courts should not routinely fix deadlines for criminal investigations, stressing that time-bound probes must remain an exception. It also set aside the Allahabad High Court’s direction granting protection from arrest to the accused till cognisance.
Amritsar, Punjab: 25th March, A court in Amritsar has granted bail to 69-year-old Narain Singh Chaura, who was accused of opening fire at former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal near the Golden Temple in December 2024. The court directed Chaura to furnish bonds worth Rs 1 lakh along with a surety of the same amount.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Unnao rape survivor will continue to receive CRPF security due to ongoing safety concerns, while security for her family and witnesses was removed post-conviction of Kuldeep Sengar. The court advised those feeling unsafe to contact local police for assistance. Sengar is appealing his conviction.
Today, On 18th February, The Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing for March 6 on a plea by expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar. He is challenging his 10-year prison sentence in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. Sengar was convicted for his role in the case, which sparked nationwide outrage. The court will review his appeal and decide on the matter.
