The Supreme Court held that the statements of a deceased woman and her minor daughter were sufficient to summon the in-laws as accused under Section 319 CrPC. SC said the dying declaration and the child’s testimony provided grounds.
The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the life sentence of CRPF constable Sant Kumar for murdering four colleagues. The court emphasized that stressful work conditions do not justify such violence. It rejected Kumar’s appeal, citing eyewitness testimony and noting his premeditated actions, despite his claims of mental strain and unfair duty assignments.
The Supreme Court panel has called for Justice Yashwant Varma’s removal after finding substantial evidence of misconduct, including testimonies from 10 eyewitnesses who saw cash in his residence. A total of 55 testimonies corroborated the allegations, emphasizing concerns about judicial integrity and the seriousness of unexplained cash at his official domicile.