Kuldeep Singh Sengar, an expelled BJP leader, requested the Delhi High Court to extend his interim bail by five months on medical grounds related to his ailments. The court scheduled a hearing for December 20 and noted concerns about excessive visitors disrupting his medical care at AIIMS. Sengar’s appeal against his conviction remains pending.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reported 4,928 pending minor rape cases in the High Court, with 64 linked to murder. Despite the 2017 Bill allowing death penalties for rapists of minors, no executions have occurred. Approximately 50% of accused individuals are on bail, prompting concerns over delayed justice.
Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri granted interim bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger until December 20, 2024, due to delays in his release stemming from a conviction for raping a minor in Unnao. His bail is primarily for medical treatment at AIIMS, following previous court hearings addressing his medical needs.
Rasik Chandra Mandal, a 104-year-old man serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder, was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court after years of unsuccessful appeals. His case, prompted by his advanced age and health concerns, will continue to be reviewed by the trial court under specific conditions.
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.
Faruk Mohammad Bhana, convicted for his role in the 2002 Godhra train burning that killed 59, had his request for temporary bail denied by the Gujarat High Court. The court noted that other family members could care for Bhana’s unwell father and highlighted his recent 8-day bail as a factor in the decision.
The Supreme Court plans to establish guidelines for Advocates-on-Record (AORs) due to concerns over conduct and false statements in a criminal case involving a 30-year sentence. AORs are crucial for litigants, and the Court seeks input from the Supreme Court AOR Association to ensure proper guidelines are formulated.
Notorious gangster Sundar Bhati, serving a life sentence for the murder of Samajwadi Party leader Harendra Nagar and his gunner Bhudev Sharma, has been granted bail by the Allahabad High Court and has gone underground since then. Following his release from Sonbhadra jail, Bhati quietly boarded a flight from Varanasi to Delhi. He is believed to have since gone into hiding in Haryana, with a Special Task Force (STF) team from western Uttar Pradesh closely monitoring his movements, media said Today (Oct 26).
Today, On 23rd October, the Supreme Court rejected Swamy Shraddananda’s appeal against his life imprisonment for murdering his wife, reaffirming the lower court’s decision. Shraddananda, 84, had challenged the ruling, asserting violations of his constitutional rights. The court emphasized that presidential pardon powers apply even with life sentences, leaving him to serve his term.
The Supreme Court of India has acquitted Brijnandan, sentenced to life for murder, after confirming he was a minor at the time of the crime. This ruling emphasizes that claims of juvenility can be made at any stage of legal proceedings, reinforcing juvenile rights and ensuring their protection under Indian law.
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