A Bengal court sentenced a man to death for raping and murdering a minor girl, calling it a rarest of rare case. The judge noted, “The victim was the same age as his daughter.”
Justice Sandeep Mehta, born on January 11, 1963, became a Supreme Court judge on November 9, 2023. He has extensive legal experience, having practiced in criminal and constitutional law. Notable judgments include the establishment of a Transgender Welfare Board in Assam and overturning a wrongful dowry death conviction. He served as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court prior to his elevation.
Three new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, set to come into force on July 1 in India, aim to modernize and expedite the legal proceedings. Notable changes include specific timelines for trials and verdicts, aimed at addressing delays and ensuring a more efficient justice delivery system.
