South Calcutta Law College, shut since June 29 after a student’s alleged gang rape on campus, told the Alipore court it wants to reopen, citing a police email stating no objection to resuming academic activities.
MSU law student Rakshit Chaurasiya was denied bail following a fatal crash in Vadodara that resulted in one death and seven injuries. The court cited reckless driving under drug influence, with Chaurasiya speeding at 140 km/h during Holi. He faces potential life imprisonment under new legislation, with ongoing investigations into drug use.
The accused in the Vadodara accident case consumed drugs and switched seats before the crash. Blood samples have been sent for forensic testing to identify the substances used. A senior police official stated that if reports confirm the driver, Chaurasiya, was under the influence, strict legal action will follow. The investigation is ongoing.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that time is a valuable resource while hearing a PIL against long advertisements before movies in cinemas. The court urged authorities to engage in meaningful discussions with all stakeholders to address the concern. The plea argued that extended ad durations cause inconvenience to viewers. The court’s remarks highlight the need for a balanced approach to advertising in movie theaters.
In a heartbreaking incident in Noida, a 23-year-old law student from Amity University, Tapas, died by suicide after his ex-girlfriend refused to reconcile with him at a gathering. The ex-girlfriend was arrested for abetment to suicide but later granted bail by the court, which ruled her refusal did not amount to the charge. The tragedy has sparked widespread discussions about mental health and emotional well-being in relationships.
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The Delhi High Court Today (Sept 9) asked Amity Law School if it will make an ex-gratia payment to the family of law student Sushant Rohilla who died by suicide in 2016 after allegedly being barred from sitting for the semester exams due to lack of requisite attendance. Court said it was not blaming any individual for the unfortunate incident but the “shoulder” of the institution should be “broad enough” to take responsibility for the systemic failure.