A Kolkata court convicted Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case of a 28-year-old postgraduate student. Despite maintaining his innocence, Roy was sent to judicial custody, with sentencing set for Monday. Concerns persist over evidence tampering and potential involvement of others, prompting calls for further investigation.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for February 13 regarding the appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several convicts involved in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. The bench, consisting of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar, has made it clear that no adjournment will be allowed on the next hearing date.
The Supreme Court ordered the release of a convict in the 1994 triple murder case, noting he was a juvenile, just 14 years old, at the time of the crime. The apex court observed that he had already served over 25 years in prison. The decision was made under provisions of juvenile justice laws. This ruling highlights the court’s stance on rehabilitative justice for juveniles.
The Kerala High Court suspended the sentence of four convicts involved in the Periya twin murder case. Last week, a CBI court sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment, while Kunhiraman, Manikandan, Velutholi, and Bhaskaran were given five years of imprisonment. The High Court’s decision to suspend their sentences allows them to remain free while the case is under further legal review.
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More than 40 minor girls were reportedly assaulted at the shelter. Initially investigated by the Bihar Police, the Supreme Court later transferred the case to the CBI and moved the trials, except those under the SC-ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, to Delhi as the victims belonged to marginalized communities. Muzaffarpur, Jan 2: Brajesh Thakur, accused […]
In the Govind Pansare murder case, the Bombay High Court decided to end its monitoring of the investigation and has called for a quick trial. The court noted that the only remaining task was locating two absconding accused, which no longer required court oversight. The decision emphasizes the progress made in the case and directs that the trial proceed without further delays. The focus now shifts to completing the legal process speedily.
Delhi High Court today (23rd Dec) has extended expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s interim bail for four weeks, allowing medical consultations at AIIMS following his life sentence for rape and 10-year term for custodial death. Despite opposition from the survivor’s lawyer, health concerns influenced the decision. Next hearing scheduled for January 27, 2025.
The Delhi High Court On Friday (20th Dec) extended medical relief for former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger until January 15, 2025, amid disputes between the victim’s and Senger’s counsels regarding his surveillance. The victim’s mother opposed the decision, emphasizing safety concerns. Senger, convicted for rape, had previously been granted interim bail for personal reasons.
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A court in Murshidabad, West Bengal, sentenced a man to death and another to life imprisonment for the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl. The verdict was delivered in a swift 61 days, showcasing expedited justice. This rapid judgment highlights the judiciary’s resolve in handling heinous crimes. The case has drawn widespread attention for its prompt legal action.
The Supreme Court On December 9 upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision to commute the death sentences of two convicts in the 2007 Pune BPO employee murder case to 35 years of life imprisonment, citing excessive delay in execution. The High Court criticized the state’s handling of mercy petitions, deeming the delay a violation of the convicts’ rights.