In a historic verdict, a Bengal court sentenced 9 people to life imprisonment in India’s first digital arrest conviction. Officials called it a “landmark moment” as the entire trial concluded within just eight months of the incident.
Two advocates arrested at the Panvel court in Navi Mumbai for their alleged involvement in a fake heirship certificate case. The arrests were made on Friday, and the accused have been remanded to police custody for nine days. Authorities are investigating their roles in forging documents and the extent of the fraudulent activities. This incident highlights concerns about legal malpractice and its implications on the judicial system.