The Patna High Court upheld the death sentence in a brutal triple murder case, invoking the Mahabharat to stress that violence rooted in Adharm leads aggressors to an inevitable and tragic end.
Today, On 22nd January, The Supreme Court has sought the government’s response on the curative plea filed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist challenging his death sentence in the 2000 Red Fort attack case. The move reopens scrutiny of the long-standing terror conviction now.
Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal has sentenced former PM Sheikh Hasina to death in a 453-page judgment after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity. Hasina, reacting from India, called the verdict “rigged” and denied all allegations.
The Supreme Court questioned the Centre over the 17-year delay in executing Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for assassinating Punjab CM Beant Singh in 1995. The Court asked, “Who is to blame for that?” while hearing his plea to commute the death sentence.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 25) refused to hear a plea seeking a gag order on “unverified public statements” about Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who faces death row in Yemen. The court said the Attorney General already assured no media briefing will happen.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 22) issued a notice on a plea seeking a temporary media gag in the case of Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya, who faces the death penalty in Yemen. The matter will be heard again on Monday, August 25, 2025.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 14) gave 8 weeks’ time in the case of Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya, who faces the death penalty in Yemen, as no urgent execution threat exists and talks are continuing. Lawyers will bring it up sooner if needed.
The Supreme Court questioned the Maharashtra government’s rush to list its appeal against the acquittal of all accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. The Court reminded that stays on acquittals are granted only in the “rarest of rare” cases.
Jharkhand High Court delivers a split verdict on the 2013 Maoist attack that killed SP Amarjit Balihar and five policemen. One judge acquits the accused, the other confirms their death sentence.
The Supreme Court Today (July 18) told that the hanging of Nimisha Priya in Yemen has been stopped for now. The Indian government is actively working to bring her back safely.
