The Madras High Court criticised students who turned hostile in the 2016 Karur engineering college murder case, saying they became “paper tigers in real life” after failing to support the prosecution despite witnessing the brutal classroom attack.
The Madras High Court expressed concern over alleged misuse of the 1098 child helpline system, observing that some Child Welfare Committee-linked officials allegedly pressured children into making false abuse allegations against fathers, while directing Tamil Nadu to frame safeguards ensuring fair recording of children’s statements.
In an unprecedented move, the Madras High Court, under the purview of Justice KK Ramakrishnan, has directed that a trial be conducted within the confines of a prison. This extraordinary decision was prompted by the looming threats to the life of the accused, witnesses, and the prevailing hostile environment surrounding the case. The court elucidated, […]
