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    Shocks the Conscience of Society: Pune Court Sentences 65-Year-Old Man to Death for Rape-Murder of 3-Year-Old Girl
    Shocks the Conscience of Society: Pune Court Sentences 65-Year-Old Man to Death for Rape-Murder of 3-Year-Old Girl
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    Shocks the Conscience of Society: Pune Court Sentences 65-Year-Old Man to Death for Rape-Murder of 3-Year-Old Girl

    A Pune court sentenced a 65-year-old man to death for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village, calling it a crime that “shocks even the conscience of society.” The court held the case fell within the “rarest of rare” category after convicting him of kidnapping, molestation, rape, and murder.

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    Supreme Court Stays Death Penalty of Man Convicted for Brutal Rape and Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl in Bhopal
    Supreme Court Stays Death Penalty of Man Convicted for Brutal Rape and Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl in Bhopal
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    Death Penalty Stayed: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Man Convicted in Child Rape-Murder Case

    Today, On 10th March, The Supreme Court has stayed the death sentence of Atul Nihale, who was convicted for raping and murdering a five-year-old girl. The court’s order now puts the execution on hold pending further legal proceedings.

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    Supreme Court Rules: Advocates Not Liable for False Statements in Affidavits They Attest
    Supreme Court Rules: Advocates Not Liable for False Statements in Affidavits They Attest
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    2008 Ahmedabad Blasts: Supreme Court Rejects Death Row Convicts’ Plea for Video Conferencing in Gujarat High Court

    The Supreme Court has refused video conferencing in the Ahmedabad blasts appeals, citing grave security risks to judges and witnesses. The Court directed the Gujarat HC to ensure uninterrupted in-person arguments for defence counsel.

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    Supreme Court: Death Penalty Sentencing Can Be Reopened Under Article 32 To Prevent Injustice
    Supreme Court: Death Penalty Sentencing Can Be Reopened Under Article 32 To Prevent Injustice
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    Supreme Court: Death Penalty Sentencing Can Be Reopened By Invoking Power Under Article 32 To Prevent Injustice

    The Supreme Court set aside a man’s death sentence in a minor’s rape-murder case, ruling that Article 32 empowers reopening of sentencing if Manoj guidelines were ignored. The Court stressed that the death penalty process must be “open, thorough and fair.”

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    Supreme Court: "Death Penalty Confirmed by Top Court Can Be Challenged Through Article 32 Petition"
    Supreme Court: "Death Penalty Confirmed by Top Court Can Be Challenged Through Article 32 Petition"
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    Supreme Court: “Death Penalty Confirmed by Top Court Can Be Challenged Through Article 32 Petition”

    Today, On 25th August, Supreme Court has ruled that even a death penalty confirmed by the top court can still be challenged through an Article 32 petition, as seen in the case of Vasanta Sampta Dupare where mitigating circumstances will be reconsidered.

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    “When At Stake Are Human Lives and the Cost Is Blood”: SC Acquits Man on Death Row Over Doubtful Evidence
    “When At Stake Are Human Lives and the Cost Is Blood”: SC Acquits Man on Death Row Over Doubtful Evidence
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    “When At Stake Are Human Lives and the Cost Is Blood”: SC Acquits Man on Death Row Over Doubtful Evidence

    Supreme Court sets aside death penalty citing major witness contradictions. Says guilt not proved “beyond reasonable doubt” in 2013 family murder case.

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    MP Nursing College Scam| “We Forgive Murders, But These Are Premeditated Offences”: HC to Hear Case Daily from July 3
    MP Nursing College Scam| “We Forgive Murders, But These Are Premeditated Offences”: HC to Hear Case Daily from July 3
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    MP Nursing College Scam| “We Forgive Murders, But These Are Premeditated Offences”: HC to Hear Case Daily from July 3

    In the MP nursing college scam case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court said, “We forgive murders, because they are often crimes of passion but these are premeditated offences,” and announced daily hearings from July 3 after shocking visuals showed the poor state of nursing institutions.

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    Ankita Bhandari Murder: Parents to Challenge Life Sentence in High Court, Seek Death Penalty for Convicts
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    Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: Court Convicts Ex-BJP Minister’s Son Pulkit Arya & 2 Others

    Today, On 30th May, In the Ankita Bhandari murder case, the Uttarakhand court convicted ex-BJP minister’s son Pulkit Arya and two others. The verdict brings justice for Ankita and highlights the court’s firm stand against crime and corruption.

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    Ankita Bhandari Murder | ‘May the Criminals Be Sentenced to Death’: Victim’s Mother Seeks Justice as Court Set to Deliver Verdict Today
    Ankita Bhandari Murder | ‘May the Criminals Be Sentenced to Death’: Victim’s Mother Seeks Justice as Court Set to Deliver Verdict Today
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    Ankita Bhandari Murder | ‘May the Criminals Be Sentenced to Death’: Victim’s Mother Seeks Justice as Court Set to Deliver Verdict Today

    Today, On 30th May, Ankita Bhandari murder case verdict will be announced by the Kotdwar court in Uttarakhand. Her mother said, “May the criminals be sentenced to death,” and urged people to stand by the family for justice.

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