The Bombay High Court has ruled that taunting a wife for her dark complexion does not amount to cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC. The Court clarified such remarks alone cannot attract criminal liability.
Mumbai: Gangster Abu Salem, who was convicted for his role in the 1993 Bombay blasts, has filed a plea in the Bombay High Court asking for his early release from prison. He claims that as per the extradition agreement between India and Portugal, he has completed 25 years in jail and should be freed.
The Bombay High Court on tuesday provided a final opportunity to former BJP leader Navneet Rana and her husband for plea hearing in a case related to the Hanuman Chalisa incident in 2022. The court warned that further adjournments would lead to costs and emphasized that this was the “last chance” for them. Their plea sought discharge due to false allegations and biased investigation.
The Bombay High Court criticized the mishandling of evidence and trial procedures by police and judiciary, leading to the wrongful conviction of Anand Sakpal. It highlighted systemic issues and directed judicial training on evidence handling. Justice Modak’s ruling resulted in Sakpal’s acquittal, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvement in the judicial process.
