Today, On 30th July, in the Nithari killings case, the Supreme Court has dismissed 14 appeals that challenged the acquittal of Surendra Koli. The court upheld the earlier verdict, ending the long-running legal battle.
Supreme Court sets aside death penalty citing major witness contradictions. Says guilt not proved “beyond reasonable doubt” in 2013 family murder case.
The Supreme Court acquitted a man on death row citing faulty DNA evidence. It issued strict nationwide guidelines on DNA collection, storage, and chain of custody.
Delhi HC rejects plea to cancel FIR in child abuse case, stressing that such crimes go beyond private disputes. Court cites public interest and child protection.
Shiva Bansfod, a rape accused from Hata in Kushinagar, was brought to Deoria district court for a hearing on Thursday but managed to escape from custody, leading police to launch a search operation immediately.
The Delhi High Court upheld a rape case against an accused who married the complainant, citing a concerning trend of false accusations that burden the legal system. The judge emphasized that dismissing the case could encourage misuse of justice, ultimately harming genuine victims and undermining societal trust in such allegations.
Delhi Prisons have started recruitment for 14 contractual law officer posts after receiving a notice from the High Court. The vacancies were announced by the Office of the Director General of Prisons following court directions.
The Supreme Court acquitted two rape convicts, calling the prosecution’s version unreliable. The court found major gaps and raised serious doubts about the evidence.
Today, On April 29th, The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for July 30 to address appeals challenging the acquittal of Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case. The bench stated, “It’s not likely to be over today.”
The Supreme Court ruled that the word “peremptorily” has no special importance in the Nithari killings case. It stressed that court decisions should be based on meaning, not just words. The judgment highlights the need for clear legal language. This comes as the case continues to be closely watched.
