“Reluctance in Lodging FIR, in Investigation, Everything”: Supreme Court Slams Ghaziabad Police in Child Rape-Murder POCSO Case

The Supreme Court criticised Ghaziabad police for reluctance in registering FIR and investigating a child rape murder case. It noted a chargesheet was filed under POCSO, while emphasising prompt action in such serious offences.

Supreme Court Stays Death Penalty of Man Convicted for Brutal Rape and Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl in Bhopal

The Supreme Court has stayed the death sentence of a man convicted of raping and murdering a five-year-old girl in Bhopal. The Court will review his mental health, prison conduct, and other mitigating factors before deciding on the final punishment.