The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to constitute a three-member committee within 10 days to monitor jail conditions, inmate welfare, and facilities across prisons. The order was passed during suo motu proceedings following Supreme Court directions.
Today (10th May): In the murder case of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar were sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine. Dr. Virendrasingh Tawade, Vikram Bhave, and Sanjeev Punalekar were acquitted. The case, which began in 2016, concluded with the convicts facing charges related to conspiracy, murder, and unlawful activities. The judgment brings closure to a prolonged legal battle.
