Kokrajhar rape-murder: The Gauhati High Court upheld the conviction of three men for the 2021 gang rape and murder of two minor girls in Kokrajhar, relying on DNA evidence, but commuted their death sentence to life imprisonment for the rest of their natural lives without remission.
The Patna High Court refused to quash the cognizance taken against an accused in a gang-rape case registered under the IPC, SC/ST Act and IT Act, holding that a two-month delay in lodging the FIR in such a case is not so extraordinary that the entire occurrence can be disbelieved.
South Asian University in Delhi faces outrage as a female student was allegedly sexually assaulted by a security guard and three men. Students protest, demanding justice, stricter safety measures, and accountability from university authorities.
Calcutta High Court commuted the death penalty of two convicts found guilty of raping a child, sentencing them to 60 years in prison. The Court said their acts showed “depravity that shocks the conscience,” demanding serious punishment.
Today, On 10th July, In the Kolkata law college gang-rape case, the survivor told the Calcutta High Court, “I am satisfied with the Kolkata Police probe.” The Court took note of her statement while monitoring the investigation’s progress.
The BJP fact-finding team, probing the Kolkata Law College gang rape, has slammed the TMC government for its failure on women’s safety. Citing FIR tampering and political shielding, the report demands justice for Bengal’s daughters and urgent central intervention.
Supreme Court lawyer Satyam Singh has written to the CJI Gavai demanding a court-monitored CBI probe into the gang rape of a young law student in Kolkata. He strongly condemned derogatory remarks by TMC leaders and requested institutional reforms for women’s safety.
In the Kolkata Law College gang rape case, the Calcutta High Court has asked the government to submit a status report on the investigation. Meanwhile, the victim’s family wants to join the PIL demanding a CBI probe.
Today, On 30th June, In the Kolkata Law College gang-rape case, three PILs were filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking an urgent hearing and a court-monitored investigation led by a retired judge to ensure justice and accountability.
The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognizance of the gangrape of a girl student inside Kolkata Law College. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar sought a time-bound probe and a detailed police report within 3 days.
