Pastor Bajinder Singh Today (April 1) gets life imprisonment from Mohali court in a 2018 sexual assault case. Victim expresses relief, saying, “The court has served justice to me.”
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.
In a surprising incident, a man threw a slipper at a woman judge in Hyderabad after getting a life sentence. This happened in the Additional District Judge (ADJ) court while he was facing trial for another murder case. Angry over the verdict, the accused lost his temper in the courtroom. The authorities acted quickly, and further legal action is likely against him.
A local court in Hardoi (UP) sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his wife in 2020, believing the act would cure his illness. The investigation revealed he suffered from filariasis and had previously sacrificed animals due to superstition. This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of blind faith and the urgent need for education and healthcare in underserved communities.
Today, On 24th January, The CBI approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The High Court is set to hear the appeal on January 27, alongside a similar plea from the West Bengal government. Roy was previously sentenced to life imprisonment by the Sealdah court. The case continues to draw attention due to its severity and legal implications.
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.
Today, On 14th January, The Rajasthan High Court granted interim bail to Asaram in the 2013 rape case, citing health grounds. The bail will remain in effect until March 31, 2025. This decision follows a similar order previously issued by the Supreme Court. Asaram, who has been serving a life sentence, sought relief due to his deteriorating health.
Vikas Yadav, serving life for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, seeks a three-week furlough from the Delhi High Court. His plea cites 22 years of custody, a clean record, and deprivation of social ties. Previous furlough requests were denied due to reported misconduct during imprisonment, challenging his rehabilitation claims.