The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for demolishing homes in Prayagraj without proper legal procedures, describing the actions as shocking. The court stated that residents were unfairly treated and emphasized the need for due process. It allowed petitioners to rebuild homes, pending appeals, but they must bear future demolition costs if unsuccessful.
Three sharpshooters, convicted in the murder case of BSP legislator Raju Pal, have petitioned the Allahabad High Court to suspend their life sentences and grant them bail. The court has summoned trial records and given the CBI four weeks to respond. The murder sparked widespread unrest and resulted in multiple FIRs against several individuals.
In a recent development, Advocate Vishal Tiwari, who filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, has countered the Uttar Pradesh State’s status report on police encounter killings. Tiwari expressed concerns, stating, “Encounter killings are often celebrated as achievements by state police officials, further encouraging arbitrary and unconstitutional actions.” He pointed out that […]
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