A Delhi judge granted bail to a man accused by his mother in a property dispute, adding a poignant couplet to his order. The poetic line highlighted emotional loss amid legal battles within families.
A Delhi court allowed Bibhav Kumar, aide to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to travel to Sri Lanka, stating that the accused has “not only the right but also duty towards his family” for a vacation.
The Sealdah court convicted Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Hospital, a case that triggered nationwide outrage. While BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed the verdict, he urged further investigation into alleged conspiracies involving other officials. The sentencing is scheduled for January 20.
Bibhav Kumar, charged with assaulting Swati Maliwal, has contested the court’s cognizance of the chargesheet, claiming procedural errors under the Bharat Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. His revision petition is pending at Tis Hazari Court, with arguments citing adherence to old procedures instead of the new law. The case continues to be judicially reviewed.
