Today, On 6th June, the Karnataka State Cricket Association approached the High Court, challenging the FIR filed against it under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in connection with the stampede during RCB’s victory celebration, and urgently sought its quashing through a writ petition.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Manan Aggarwal, accused in a car crash that killed two Jindal Global Law School students. The court noted his 11-month custody, examined witnesses, and insufficient evidence of intoxication. Despite opposition, the bail was justified due to lack of proof and completed witness examinations.
MSU law student Rakshit Chaurasiya was denied bail following a fatal crash in Vadodara that resulted in one death and seven injuries. The court cited reckless driving under drug influence, with Chaurasiya speeding at 140 km/h during Holi. He faces potential life imprisonment under new legislation, with ongoing investigations into drug use.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Unnao rape survivor will continue to receive CRPF security due to ongoing safety concerns, while security for her family and witnesses was removed post-conviction of Kuldeep Sengar. The court advised those feeling unsafe to contact local police for assistance. Sengar is appealing his conviction.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on March 18 seeking to bar candidates facing serious criminal charges from contesting elections. The petition aims to strengthen electoral integrity by preventing individuals accused of grave offenses from entering public office. The case raises concerns about criminalization in politics and its impact on governance.
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.
Actor Allu Arjun is set to appear virtually in Nampally Court regarding the Sandhya Theatre stampede case that led to a woman’s death. He was arrested on December 13 and was granted interim bail the same day. His lawyers have filed for regular bail, citing potential chaos from his physical presence at court.
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Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, seeks Supreme Court approval for international travel despite a Bombay High Court ruling against it. A special court initially permitted her visit to Spain and the UK for ten days. Mukerjea argues her presence is vital for necessary administrative tasks. The court’s decision is pending.
The Orissa High Court upheld the conviction of Raikishore Jena for murdering his wife, ruling that her request to wait for food did not amount to grave and sudden provocation. The court emphasized there was no prior quarrel and rejected the defense’s claim of provocation, highlighting the husband’s violent response as intentional.
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Yesterday, On 23rd October, Ganesh Handore, son of Congress MP Chandrakant Handore, was released by the Bombay High Court after being arrested for a hit-and-run incident in October. The court criticized police for overreach in charging him with culpable homicide, stating the case only involved rash and negligent driving. A person was critically injured in the accident.