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.
![[Hit-&-Run Case] "This Is a Classic Case of Misuse": Bombay HC Releases Congress MP's Son, Arrested Before](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-101.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.
On Aug 26, a Goa court revoked bail for Amit Palekar, Aam Aadmi Party’s Goa chief, in the 2023 Banastarim accident case involving three deaths. The court ordered his immediate surrender. Palekar was accused of evidence tampering and providing a decoy driver to protect Paresh Sawardekar, who faces charges for causing the fatal accident.
![[Swati Maliwal Assault Case] "Is This The Way to Deal With a Young Lady?": SC Adjourns Bibhav Kumar's Bail Hearing to August 27](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-27-2.png?resize=400%2C225&ssl=1)
Today, On 7th August, The bail hearing for Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal assault case has been adjourned by the Supreme Court to August 27, extending his period of uncertainty. The delay has drawn significant attention, with Kumar remaining in jail for an additional 20 days. The previous hearing witnessed pointed remarks and criticisms from the Supreme Court bench.
![[UPSC Aspirants' Death Tragedy] Court Rejects Bail to 5 Accused Including Passerby Car Driver](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-10-5.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court has sent five accused individuals to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the tragic drowning of three UPSC aspirants in the basement of Rau’s IAS coaching center. The incident occurred due to flooding in the basement after heavy rain, leading to concerns about safety measures in educational institutions.
![[Mumbai BMW Hit-and-run Case] Mihir Shah, Son of Shiv Sena's Leader sent to judicial custody till July 30](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-55-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.