Today, On, 1st July, In the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, the Delhi High Court set aside the decision rejecting Santosh Kumar Singh’s plea for early release. The court observed an “element of reformation” and sent the matter back for fresh review.
A 60-year-old chemistry professor, Mamta Pathak, is on trial for allegedly murdering her husband through electrocution. During court proceedings, she provided a scientific defense, arguing that post-mortem findings cannot distinguish between thermal and electrical burns. This unexpected argument has gained attention, highlighting issues of forensic interpretation and legal procedures.
A Bareilly court sentenced Manoj to life imprisonment for starving his wife, Mamta, to death in 2021 after a domestic quarrel. He locked her in a room without food or water for a week. The ruling emphasizes the severity of domestic violence and aims to protect women’s rights, providing justice for Mamta’s family.
Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli in a 2007 murder case. Gawli, who is serving a life sentence, had sought bail citing health issues. The court ruled that there were no sufficient grounds for his release. This decision upholds previous lower court rulings denying him bail.
New Delhi: The prosecution demanded the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The case involves the killing of a father and son in the Saraswati Vihar area in November 1984. The public prosecutor is set to submit his written arguments in court. He is urging the court to impose the death penalty based on the guidelines established in the Nirbhaya case and other similar cases.