A Delhi court has summoned two police officers over the death of a 23-year-old man beaten with lathis during the 2020 riots. The court said the officials, entrusted as custodians of the law, appeared driven by bigoted mindsets.
Today, On 19th January, The Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The case relates to the custodial death of the father of the Unnao rape victim.
Today, On 15th January, The victim has moved the Delhi High Court seeking to lead further evidence and examine two prosecution witnesses in the 2017 case against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She also wants to place date of birth documents on record.
Advocate Hitendra Gandhi urged the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to list the Unnao rape case appeal, warning that suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence threatens survivor safety, harms victim dignity, and raises concerns over POCSO law application.
Today, On 23rd June, The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal gang-rape of a 20-year-old girl in Gopalpur, Odisha, saying the incident may “raise a serious issue of violation of human rights,” and issued notices.
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of the gang-rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur beach in Odisha, demanding immediate arrests, speedy investigation, free medical aid, and psychological support for the victim.
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the Supreme Court to expedite the Kolkata rape-murder case, stressing the need for a swift and impactful verdict. The Supreme Court is set to revisit the case on September 17, following the Central Bureau of Investigation’s directive to provide an updated status report.
A POCSO court has sentenced six more individuals to life imprisonment in the 1992 Ajmer sex scandal, which involved the systematic rape of over 100 girls. Each convict was also fined Rs. 5 lakh, advancing justice for the victims.
The families of the two young professionals who lost their lives in a tragic car accident in Pune are calling for Supreme Court oversight of the investigation and trial. They emphasize the severity of the offense and demand justice for the accused to be treated as an adult. The incident has led to public outrage and legal actions against those involved.
The Supreme Court has issued notice for a DV case, questioning if compensation in domestic violence cases should align with the harm suffered by victims or the financial status of the accused.
