In a rare Sunday hearing, Justice Sanjeev Narula of the Delhi High Court held a virtual court to urgently hear the plea of convict Tasleem, granting him four-week parole following the sudden death of his sister earlier that day.
The Delhi High Court acquitted four individuals accused in a gang rape case due to inconsistencies in the victim’s statement under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court criticized the police for a shoddy investigation and emphasized the lack of crucial evidence. The appeal was filed by the convicted men, and they were acquitted due to insufficient material to prove the prosecution’s case.
The Jharkhand High Court Today has directed the state government to provide a detailed report on the actions taken following the gang-rape of a foreign tourist in Dumka. The incident has raised concerns about tourist safety, prompting the court to inquire about existing safety protocols and future plans. Eight individuals have been apprehended, and the next hearing is scheduled for March 13.
Supreme Court Examines Life Imprisonment Clause in Section 376DB of IPC for Gang-Rape of Minors Section 376DB of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) currently mandates a life sentence for the entirety of one’s natural life, without the possibility of remission, as the minimum punishment for those convicted of gang-raping girls under twelve years of age. […]