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Today, Mihir Shah, the main suspect in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, has been remanded to judicial custody until July 30. The incident resulted in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa, dragged by the car for 1.5 km before the accused fled. Charges include culpable homicide, and Mihir’s father was arrested for facilitating his escape.
A Mumbai court on monday (8th july) granted bail to Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, held in a hit-and-run involving his son, Mihir. The court questioned the police on applying the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita law, and later granted Rajesh Shah bail. Police formed teams to locate Mihir, who remains evading arrest for over 24 hours.
A proposed law in India sparked protests from the medical community, particularly on National Doctor’s Day. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita introduces harsher penalties for medical negligence, including fines and a mandatory five-year jail term. Doctors fear the law will hinder emergency care and lead to unnecessary litigation, impacting patient welfare and medical practice.
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The Delhi High Court is expected to decide on Bibhav Kumar’s plea for compensation for his alleged illegal arrest by the Delhi Police. Kumar, a close aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal and is currently in judicial custody. His bail plea has been rejected, and the case carries political implications.
The new criminal laws in India, effective from July 1, encompass a wide range of offenses with increased imprisonment durations, newly introduced mandatory punishments, and enhanced fines. These laws leave no discretion to the court and impose fixed periods of imprisonment specified by law for specific offenses, such as buying a child for prostitution and facilitating organized crime.
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 Supreme Court has highlighted the dangers of celebratory firing at weddings, emphasizing the loss of innocent lives. The accessibility of illegal firearms, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, was criticized as a violation of the right to life. Justices also emphasized that the right to bear arms is not a fundamental right protected by the Constitution.