The Supreme Court acquitted Manoj alias Munna in a 2004 Chhattisgarh murder case, holding that suspicion cannot replace proof. The Court ruled that “last seen” evidence alone is too weak to justify a life imprisonment conviction.
The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the life sentence of CRPF constable Sant Kumar for murdering four colleagues. The court emphasized that stressful work conditions do not justify such violence. It rejected Kumar’s appeal, citing eyewitness testimony and noting his premeditated actions, despite his claims of mental strain and unfair duty assignments.
In 2015, corporate lawyer Janhavi Gadkar’s drunk driving case in Mumbai may lead to a murder charge under the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution argues that her knowledge of the law and reckless actions show intent to commit a crime. The collision resulted in two deaths, sparking public outrage and legal debate.
