The Supreme Court has pulled up the Madhya Pradesh government for keeping a rape convict in jail beyond his reduced seven-year term. The state has been asked to explain the lapse within two weeks.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized an Additional Sessions Judge for prioritizing a police statement over a court testimony, leading to unjust penalties against witnesses. The Bench expressed its concern for judicial diligence and recommended further training for the judge, referring the case to the Chief Justice for appropriate administrative action.
