Today, On 3rd February, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed IRS officer Sameer Wankhede to approach the City Civil and Sessions Court in Dindoshi, Mumbai. He may file a suit over his allegedly defamatory portrayal in Aryan Khan’s Netflix series now.
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.
On Friday(15th March),The Meerut District Court, led by Additional District Judge Kalpana Chauhan, sentenced Khaiber, Hasan, and Hussain to life imprisonment and fined them Rs 30,000 each for the 2012 murder of Shahrukh, in a case stemming from personal rivalry. The recovery of Shahrukh’s body and thorough investigation led to the conclusive sentencing, providing closure to his loved ones and sending a strong message against violent crimes.
In Kerala, a 65-year-old man was sentenced to 83 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, with the court delivering the verdict following the prosecutor’s call for the maximum penalty. KERALA: Today(on 16th March), A court in Kerala sentenced a 65-year-old individual to 83 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a […]