The Chhattisgarh High Court denied a petitioner’s request to conduct his father’s last rites in a local graveyard due to concerns about potential public unrest. The court recommended using a designated Christian burial ground in a nearby village instead, prioritizing public harmony over individual needs. The petition was dismissed accordingly.
The Supreme Court upheld a six-month jail sentence under Section 304A IPC for a hit-and-run case where the accused’s rash and negligent driving caused the death of a man and injuries to his son. Rejecting the plea to convert the sentence into a fine, the court noted that the accused’s actions were reckless, as evidenced by witness testimonies, a 24-foot-wide road, and the vehicle dragging the victim’s motorcycle for 15 feet. Despite the accused’s plea for leniency citing family responsibilities, the court emphasized accountability for such acts, stating, “The present case is not fit for extending sympathy and taking a lenient view.”
The Supreme Court of India replaced the death sentence of convict Sambhubhai Padhiyar in a 2016 child murder case with a 25-year jail term without remission. The court emphasized reformation and upheld the conviction while considering the convict’s age, background, and behavior. The ruling sparked discussions on justice and public confidence in the legal system.
Bob Blackman, a Conservative Member of Parliament for Harrow East in the United Kingdom condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Addressing the parliament on Thursday (Nov 28), Blackman showed his concern by the attempt of a High Court in Bangladesh to ban ISKCON from the country. In a post on X, he attached a video of himself speaking in the parliament and said, “Today, I condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the imprisonment of Chinmoy Krishna Das. I am also concerned by the attempt in their High Court to rule that ISKCON should be banned from the country. Freedom of religion must be preserved globally.”
Former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba passed away on October 12, 2024, after health issues worsened by his decade-long imprisonment. Acquitted of UAPA charges, he was a noted scholar and human rights activist. His legacy embodies resilience and the fight for justice amidst significant personal and legal struggles throughout his life.
Justice Rajendra Prakash Soni, a respected judge of the Rajasthan High Court, passed away at 60 due to a heart attack on October 11, 2024. Appointed in January 2023, he previously served in key judicial roles, earning admiration for his fairness and compassion. His untimely death is a significant loss to the legal community.
The Rohini District Court in Delhi has sentenced a man, who was a minor when he committed the crime, to life imprisonment for the 2017 rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl. The court determined that the individual was over 16 years old at the time of the offense, which allowed him to be tried as an adult. Special Judge (POCSO) Sushil Bala Dagar not only handed down the life sentence but also imposed a fine on the convicted individual. Additionally, the judge directed that compensation be provided to the victim’s family as part of the ruling.
The members of the Juvenile Justice Board who granted bail to a minor involved in the Pune porsche crash case are under scrutiny for various conditions imposed, including writing an essay on the accident and serving as a traffic control volunteer for 15 days. M.P Pardeshi, the Chief Magistrate of the Juvenile Justice Board, was transferred to Malegaon. Pardeshi became well-known in the Porsche accident case after he granted bail to the minor.
As Delhi registers record-high temperatures amid the blistering heat wave sweeping the city, arrangements have been made on the Supreme Court premises for adequate water for birds and small animals. CJI DY Chandrachud directed that vessels with water and grains be placed on the premises for birds and small animals such as squirrels.