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    1993 Mumbai Blasts Conviction Case: Bombay High Court Rejects Abu Salem Plea for Remission and Early Release
    1993 Mumbai Blasts Conviction Case: Bombay High Court Rejects Abu Salem Plea for Remission and Early Release
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    1993 Mumbai Blasts Conviction Case: Bombay High Court Rejects Abu Salem Plea for Remission and Early Release

    The Bombay High Court dismissed gangster Abu Salem plea seeking remission and early release from life sentence in 1993 blasts case. Bench of Justices Ajey S Gadkari and Kamal R Khata rejected reduction request reiterating remission depends on legal criteria

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    Patriarchy Still Permeates the Everyday: Supreme Court Upholds Life imprisonment for Rajasthan Man Who Burnt His Newlywed Wife
    Patriarchy Still Permeates the Everyday: Supreme Court Upholds Life imprisonment for Rajasthan Man Who Burnt His Newlywed Wife
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    Patriarchy Still Permeates the Everyday: Supreme Court Upholds Life imprisonment for Rajasthan Man Who Burnt His Newlywed Wife

    The Supreme Court of India upheld life imprisonment of a Rajasthan man for burning his wife over a domestic dispute. Justices Sanjay Karol and N. K. Singh highlighted patriarchy and persistent domestic violence reflecting deep-rooted social issues.

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    Cold-Blooded Killer Took Two Lives: Calcutta High Court Upholds Life Sentence For Killing Pregnant Wife
    Cold-Blooded Killer Took Two Lives: Calcutta High Court Upholds Life Sentence For Killing Pregnant Wife
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    Cold-Blooded Killer Took Two Lives: Calcutta High Court Upholds Life Sentence For Killing Pregnant Wife

    The Calcutta High Court upheld life imprisonment of a man convicted of murdering his pregnant wife in 2014, ruling the crime caused two deaths. The division bench dismissed his appeal, calling the accused a “cold-blooded killer.”

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    Holi Relief for Vikas Yadav: Supreme Court of India Allows Temporary Release After 23 Years
    Holi Relief for Vikas Yadav: Supreme Court of India Allows Temporary Release After 23 Years
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    Holi Relief for Vikas Yadav: Supreme Court of India Allows Temporary Release After 23 Years

    The Supreme Court of India granted furlough to Vikas Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara case, until March 7 for Holi, noting he served 23 years of a 25-year sentence without remission.

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    Beant Singh Murder Case: Supreme Court Adjourns Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Jail Transfer Plea to March 11
    Beant Singh Murder Case: Supreme Court Adjourns Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Jail Transfer Plea to March 11
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    Beant Singh Murder Case: Supreme Court Adjourns Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Jail Transfer Plea to March 11

    Today, On 17th February, The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Jagtar Singh Hawara’s plea seeking his transfer from Delhi’s Tihar Jail to a Punjab prison. The matter will now be taken up on March 11 for further consideration by the Bench.

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    Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder
    Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder
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    Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder

    The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a couple for killing their nine-year-old daughter with a mental disorder. The Court said parents have a duty to care for every child.

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    ‘No Urgency’ in Death Penalty Plea: Delhi High Court to Hear NIA vs Yasin Malik Case on April 22
    ‘No Urgency’ in Death Penalty Plea: Delhi High Court to Hear NIA vs Yasin Malik Case on April 22
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    ‘No Urgency’ in Death Penalty Plea: Delhi High Court to Hear NIA vs Yasin Malik Case on April 22

    The Delhi High Court has listed April 22, 2026, to hear the National Investigation Agency’s appeal seeking death penalty for Yasin Malik. The court granted four weeks to the NIA to file its response, observing that there was “no urgency” as Malik is already serving a life sentence.

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    Unnao Rape Case: Delhi HC Rejects Bail of Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Victim’s Father Custodial Death
    Unnao Rape Case: Delhi HC Rejects Bail of Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Victim’s Father Custodial Death
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    Unnao Rape Case: Delhi HC Rejects Bail of Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Victim’s Father Custodial Death

    Today, On 19th January, The Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The case relates to the custodial death of the father of the Unnao rape victim.

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    Unnao Rape Case | Victim Moves Delhi HC Seeking to Lead Further Evidence & Add DOB Documents Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar
    Unnao Rape Case | Victim Moves Delhi HC Seeking to Lead Further Evidence & Add DOB Documents Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar
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    Unnao Rape Case | Victim Moves Delhi HC Seeking to Lead Further Evidence & Add DOB Documents Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar

    Today, On 15th January, The victim has moved the Delhi High Court seeking to lead further evidence and examine two prosecution witnesses in the 2017 case against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She also wants to place date of birth documents on record.

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    Unnao Rape Case| Not A Victory, But Got A Little Time To Breathe: Mehmood Pracha After SC Stays Delhi HC Order
    Unnao Rape Case| Not A Victory, But Got A Little Time To Breathe: Mehmood Pracha After SC Stays Delhi HC Order
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    Unnao Rape Case| Not A Victory, But Got A Little Time To Breathe: Mehmood Pracha After SC Stays Delhi HC Order

    Today, On 29th December, Senior Advocate Mehmood Pracha, for the Unnao rape case survivor, says, “This should not be called victory, but we have got a little time to breathe.” He adds CBI did not consult them, so judgment isn’t a victory.

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