The Supreme Court ordered Uttar Pradesh to pay Rs 6 lakh to a man jailed six years as an undertrial in an Agra kidnapping and murder case, saying UP Police did not carry out even a rudimentary investigation.
Two letters from the Narcotics Control Bureau’s Delhi unit went unanswered by its Chandigarh unit. The Rouse Avenue Court has called this a serious lapse in an NDPS prosecution and said it deserves the attention of the NCB Director. New Delhi: Finding a Filipino national guilty under Section 23(b) of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic […]
Himachal double murder acquittal upheld: the Supreme Court dismissed the State’s appeal, finding the last-seen witnesses unreliable, the DNA match inconclusive and the failure to collect mobile tower locations a serious investigational lapse.
A Calcutta High Court Bench criticised the CBI’s handling of the RG Kar rape and murder investigation, questioning its limited probe and asking, “Who had tied the hands of the CBI?”, while stressing the court’s commitment to ensuring justice.
A Delhi Karkardooma Court rejected the bail plea of Deepak Vats, accused of cheating a Haryana judicial officer of over Rs 52 lakh in a case allegedly originating on Tinder. The Court observed that the allegations were consistent with a suspected honey-trap scheme and made strong remarks on the investigation.
Actor Vijay Raaz was acquitted in the 2020 sexual harassment case due to lack of proof. The court observed, “Failed to present sufficient evidence,” while his lawyer said the false claim badly hurt his career.
The Madras High Court criticized Chennai Police for leaking the identity of a sexual assault victim from Anna University, questioning their accountability and handling of the case. The Court stressed the need for redaction of victim details in FIRs, emphasizing that lapses could deter future victims from seeking help.
