Today, On 17th June, A Delhi High Court judge has recused from hearing the plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to suspend his sentence in the Unnao rape case. Sengar was convicted for the 2017 rape of a minor and is currently serving a life sentence. The judge did not provide specific reasons for stepping aside from the case. The matter will now be assigned to another bench for further proceedings.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Mamta Yadav, accused of killing her child, after over six years in custody without trial progress. Justice Pitale emphasized her right to a speedy trial, citing constitutional guarantees. The prosecution’s claims and the case’s circumstantial evidence were discussed, highlighting the lack of witness testimonies.
Justice BR Gavai, born on November 24, 1960, became a Supreme Court judge on May 24, 2019. He authored 147 judgments, addressing issues like the validity of arbitration agreements, the abrogation of Article 370, and the constitutionality of the electoral bond scheme. Gavai is noted for his integrity and seniority in the judiciary.
Today, On 7th June, The Delhi High Court rejected former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar’s plea to suspend his sentence in the Unnao rape victim’s father’s death case. Sengar, serving a life sentence for the rape, sought relief from his 10-year imprisonment for the custodial death. The court emphasized the gravity of the charges and the need for justice.
The Uttarakhand High Court, led by Justice Ravindra Maithani and Justice Alok Verma, acquitted two individuals previously sentenced to life imprisonment for murder charges. The court found the prosecution’s circumstantial evidence insufficient to establish guilt, emphasizing the lack of a coherent narrative and conclusive link between the accused and the crime scene.