The Supreme Court granted bail to a murder convict after calling the Orissa High Court’s refusal to hear his delayed appeal a “disturbing order.” The bench stressed that the High Court should have taken a practical approach there.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of 11 individuals, including two police officers, for the 2003 honour killing of a young couple in Tamil Nadu. The Court emphasized the need for strict punishment for such crimes, reiterating that honour killings pose a serious threat to the right to marry freely.
A Kolkata court criticized police and RG Kar Medical College for mishandling a rape and murder case. Despite these lapses, Sanjay Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court ruled out the death penalty, emphasizing the need for justice grounded in evidence and legal principles rather than public sentiment.
The Supreme Court upheld life sentences for a husband and mother-in-law in the murder of a woman who sustained 100% burns. The court rejected claims of suicide, emphasizing implausibility and circumstantial evidence pointing to the appellants’ culpability. Their failure to assist and the presence of kerosene cans were also highlighted.
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Today (3rd May): The Supreme Court rejected a dowry-harassment case, emphasizing tolerance, adjustment, and respect as foundations of a strong marriage. It cautioned against magnifying trivial issues and stressed the detrimental effects of divorce on children. The court advised against mechanical application of Section 498A of the IPC in matrimonial disputes, urging a balanced and considered approach to such cases.