A man allegedly set himself on fire outside the Bombay High Court after a lawyer failed to file his case despite taking Rs 80,000. He suffered 50% burn injuries and is undergoing treatment as Azad Maidan Police investigate the incident.
Arun Dey has been arrested by the CBI after four years of evasion, linked to the murder of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar during the 2021 Bengal post-poll violence. Accused of brutal attacks, Dey was found at his daughter’s home and is now in judicial custody, while efforts continue to apprehend remaining suspects.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered expedited trials for 11 Kanpur cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, addressing decades of delays in delivering justice. Special prosecutors must assist courts promptly for a swift resolution. This intervention aims to ensure victims’ families finally receive closure after over thirty years.