The Bombay High Court seeks new psychiatric, psychological, and Probation Welfare Officer’s reports for Sunil Rama Kuchkoravi, convicted of killing his mother and desecrating her organs in Kolhapur in 2017. The court is concurrently reviewing the state’s petition to confirm his death sentence and Kuchkoravi’s appeal against it.
The Orissa High Court commuted the death sentence of Sheikh Asif Ali, convicted for the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl, to life imprisonment. The court noted that Asif Ali has been practicing Namaz several times. While acknowledging the heinous nature of the crime, describing it as “horrendous, devilish, and barbaric,” the court emphasized that the case was based on circumstantial evidence and lacked proof of premeditation. Asif Ali, along with Sk Akil Ali, was convicted by the Pocso Court in Jagatsinghpur for the crime committed on November 21, 2022. This decision highlights the complexities involved in adjudicating such serious cases.
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Today (24th May): Parvez Tak was sentenced to death by the Mumbai sessions court for the 2011 murders of Laila Khan and her family. The court found him guilty of multiple charges and emphasized the brutality and premeditated nature of the killings. The death sentence now awaits confirmation from the Bombay High Court. Tak was also sentenced to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10,000.
A Kerala court has sentenced 15 individuals, including members of PFI and SDPI, to death for the murder of BJP leader Ranjith Sreenivas. The brutal killing, in front of his family, stemmed from political rivalries. The court’s decision is seen as a deterrent against political violence and emphasizes the judiciary’s commitment to justice.
