The Bar Council of India has strongly condemned the violent assault on its Co-Chairman Y.R. Sadasiva Reddy inside his chamber in Bengaluru. Calling it a direct threat to the legal fraternity, the BCI stated, “Legal professionals are meant to operate safely and independently.”
Darshan Thoogudeepa, accused in the Renuka Swamy murder case, missed a court hearing claiming back pain but was seen attending a film event. He, along with others, is accused of kidnapping, torturing, and murdering Swamy. The victim had allegedly sent obscene messages to actress Pavithra Gowda. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the actor’s conduct.
Today, On 9th April, Almost three months after the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, the police have filed a chargesheet in a Mumbai court. The incident had drawn significant public attention. Authorities completed their investigation and submitted the report detailing the case. Legal proceedings are now expected to move forward.
Today, On 21st March, A minister strongly opposed the recent judgment by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra of the Allahabad High Court. The judge ruled in favor of two men accused of rape, stating that their actions did not amount to the crime. The minister called the decision a “wrong judgment,” expressing concern over its impact on justice for survivors. Many legal experts and activists have also raised questions about the ruling.
In Meerut, nearly 100 lawyers tried to attack Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, who are accused in the shocking “cement murder” case. They allegedly drugged and killed Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput, then hid his body using cement. The courtroom turned chaotic as security personnel struggled to stop the angry lawyers. This high-profile case has caused huge public outrage due to the brutal nature of the crime.
Today, On 10th March, Actress Ranya Rao broke down in a Bengaluru special court, stating that she faced verbal abuse, not physical torture, while in custody. The court had inquired whether she was subjected to physical harm during detention. Rao expressed deep trauma from the experience. Her statement has sparked discussions on custodial treatment and mental harassment.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that consensual relationships do not excuse acts of violence or intimidation, in a case against a police inspector accused of harassment by a social worker. Despite denying the allegations, the inspector faced serious charges as the court recognized the complainant’s claims of assault and intimidation, allowing the trial to proceed.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to 14 Muslim men accused of communal violence during the Ram Temple consecration celebrations, citing lack of evidence for premeditated conspiracy. Justice Jamadar noted insufficient proof of their involvement and deemed continued detention unwarranted. The court highlighted coincidental presence in the area, undermining claims of intent.
The Bombay High Court Today (Oct 31) permitted an 11-year-old sexual assault survivor to terminate her 30-week pregnancy. A vacation bench of Justices Sharmila Deshmukh and Jitendra Jain said the minor shall undergo the procedure for termination on Thursday itself at the state-run J J hospital here. The girl had moved HC through her father seeking permission to end the pregnancy.
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