Today, On 15th July, The Allahabad High Court stayed the arrest of RCB cricketer Yash Dayal in a sexual exploitation case. The court remarked, “One can’t be fooled for 5 years,” while questioning the credibility of the prolonged relationship claim.
A 40-year-old Delhi businessman, Puneet Khurana, was found dead at his home in a suspected suicide amid an ongoing divorce dispute. His family alleges harassment by his wife and her family, citing a 59-minute video recording left by Puneet detailing the ordeal. Police are investigating the case, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. The incident mirrors a recent similar case in Bengaluru.
The Supreme Court of India on November 29 overturned Kamaruddin Dastagir Sanadi’s conviction for cheating and abetment of suicide, stating that a broken relationship does not equate to criminal conduct without evidence of intent. The Court emphasized that emotional distress alone does not warrant abetment charges unless clear intent is established.
The Bombay High Court granted pre-arrest bail to a woman and her alleged lover, accused of abetting her estranged husband’s suicide. The court found no evidence of direct instigation or compelling behavior from the couple, emphasizing that the law requires clear acts of inducement for abetment claims.