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.
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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.
Today, On 27th September, Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, has petitioned the Supreme Court to transfer him from Tihar Jail to a Punjab prison for personal reasons. His request, currently under consideration, raises issues about prison conditions and inmate rights, highlighting his clean record since 2005.
The Supreme Court has today issued a notice to the Gujarat Government regarding former police officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in a 1990 custodial death case. Bhatt, along with other officers, was found guilty of custodial torture following communal riots. The case will be heard alongside related appeals.
Asaram Bapu, serving life imprisonment for raping a teenage girl, has been granted a 7-day parole today by the Rajasthan High Court for medical treatment in Maharashtra. Legal experts express concerns about fairness in the justice system. Supreme Court declined his plea for suspension of sentence on medical grounds, directing him to seek permission from the High Court.