The Supreme Court acquitted a man on death row citing faulty DNA evidence. It issued strict nationwide guidelines on DNA collection, storage, and chain of custody.
The CBI has closed its investigation into the 2016 disappearance of JNU student Najeeb Ahmed, citing a lack of evidence. Despite extensive search efforts and protests demanding accountability, the investigation yielded no leads. Najeeb’s family continues to seek answers regarding his mysterious vanishing following a campus altercation.
CRPF jawan Munir Ahmed was dismissed for marrying his Pakistani cousin, Menal Khan. He is challenging his termination in the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, claiming he followed all necessary procedures. The court has ordered responses from CRPF authorities by June 30, while a stay on Menal’s deportation was issued until May 14.
Lathika Pai has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft India, alleging she was coerced into resigning. The Delhi High Court redirected her case to Bengaluru, citing jurisdictional issues. Pai claims her resignation was forced and detrimental to her reputation, emphasizing concerns about workplace ethics and employee rights in corporate settings.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a parent cannot be accused of kidnapping their own child, stating both parents are equal guardians unless a court order says otherwise. The case involved a mother who took her son from his father while he was abroad, prompted by the child’s distress. The court prioritized the child’s welfare in custody discussions.
