A man in Belagavi, Karnataka, attacked his wife and mother-in-law with a hidden machete inside a court corridor just before their divorce hearing. Both women sustained serious injuries; police have launched an investigation.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to a man accused of sexually abusing a married woman and forcing her to convert to Islam. The court emphasized the gravity of the allegations in its decision. It ruled that granting bail in such a serious case would be inappropriate. The order highlights the need for strict scrutiny in cases involving coercion and abuse.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to accused Rafiq, who allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and coerced a woman from a Scheduled Caste community into converting to Islam. Justice S Rachaiah emphasized the seriousness of the crime and its societal impact, highlighting the judiciary’s role in combating forced conversions and protecting vulnerable individuals.
