Today, On 30th July, in the Nithari killings case, the Supreme Court has dismissed 14 appeals that challenged the acquittal of Surendra Koli. The court upheld the earlier verdict, ending the long-running legal battle.
The Supreme Court ruled that the word “peremptorily” has no special importance in the Nithari killings case. It stressed that court decisions should be based on meaning, not just words. The judgment highlights the need for clear legal language. This comes as the case continues to be closely watched.
Today, On 25th March, The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions on April 3 challenging the acquittal of Surendra Koli in the infamous Nithari killings case. Koli was previously convicted for multiple brutal murders in Noida’s Nithari village, but a recent ruling overturned his conviction. The pleas seek a review of this decision, arguing against his release. The case, which shocked the nation, is once again under judicial scrutiny.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reported 4,928 pending minor rape cases in the High Court, with 64 linked to murder. Despite the 2017 Bill allowing death penalties for rapists of minors, no executions have occurred. Approximately 50% of accused individuals are on bail, prompting concerns over delayed justice.
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The Patna High Court Today (Sept 11) commuted the death sentences of four accused, involved in the 2013 serial blasts case, to life imprisonment. The blasts took place at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan during an election rally being addressed by Narendra Modi who was the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Yesterday, On 5th September, The Supreme Court proposed guidelines to address delays in carrying out death penalty executions, expressing concern over the distress caused by indefinite delays. A three-judge bench discussed the lack of clear procedures for sessions courts to follow when a death sentence is confirmed but a mercy petition is pending. This highlights the need for clearer guidelines to prevent such delays.
A special bench of Judges Anil Kilor and Shyam Chandak at the Bombay High Court has commenced daily hearings for death confirmation pleas and appeals related to the 7/11 Mumbai train blast. The gruesome incident in 2006 resulted in 189 deaths and 827 injuries, with 13 accused arrested and 15 marked as wanted, primarily Pakistani nationals. The hearing is expected to last six months.