The Supreme Court of India criticized the Ghaziabad jail authorities for failing to release a man granted bail in April under the Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law, deeming it a “travesty of justice.” The court demanded an explanation from the jailor regarding the delay, attributing it to a minor legal technicality that undermines personal liberty.
Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of Karnataka’s DGP, was arrested for attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport. A detention order under COFEPOSA was issued, allowing extended custody. Alongside Telugu actor Tarun Raju, both remain in judicial custody as the case receives significant attention from the courts.