The Supreme Court is today examining the Maharashtra government’s challenge against the remission granted to former gangster turned politician Arun Gawli, serving a life sentence for murder. The court requested clarification on the severity of Gawli’s crimes and instructed him to file a parole application to be considered on July 31 along with his appeal against his conviction.
Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed, convicted for ISIS recruitment and plotting an attack, had his plea rejected by the Delhi High Court. His request for concurrent sentencing of his Delhi and Mumbai cases was dismissed, emphasizing the gravity of his offenses. The court highlighted the need for stringent action against terrorism, supporting national security.
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Bhavani Revanna, wife of former minister HD Revanna, seeks anticipatory bail in an abduction case after rejection by a special court, drawing attention to a political figure’s involvement. Separately, the High Court directs police to produce investigation papers in a pen drive distribution case. These legal developments stress the importance of accountability in the justice system.
Today, On 3rd June, The Supreme Court of India issued stay on the early release of Arun Gawli, a notorious gangster serving a life sentence for a 2007 murder. This decision requires his surrender, overturning a Bombay High Court order allowing his remission. The state government’s revised guidelines, demanding 40 years of imprisonment for organized crime convicts, were cited in rejecting Gawli’s release plea.
The Supreme Court reinforced the credibility of dying declarations, emphasizing their weight in legal proceedings. The judgment upheld a life sentence for a man convicted of brutally murdering his wife in Maharashtra. The victim’s declarations, made while facing imminent death, played a vital role in delivering justice. The ruling sheds light on domestic violence issues and the judiciary’s role in addressing such crimes.
Chhota Rajan was Yesterday (March 7th) acquitted of the 1996 murder of Sayyed Sohel Maqbul Hussain due to insufficient evidence, while his associate Ejaz Lakdawala was sentenced to life imprisonment. This ruling highlights the legal repercussions of criminal activities and the ongoing efforts to prosecute crime in Mumbai’s underworld. Lakdawala was convicted based on eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence, reflecting the extent of his criminal involvement.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the life imprisonment sentence of Mehandi Kasim Jenul Abidin Shaikh, known as ‘Bengali Baba’. Convicted by the sessions court in 2016, Shaikh was found guilty of the sexual exploitation of seven girls, including six minors, under the guise of spiritual healing, alongside defrauding their mothers of over ₹1.37 crore. […]
The Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan’s killers, granting them bail until their appeal is decided. The four convicts have been in prison for 14 years and are challenging their conviction. Vishwanathan was found shot dead in 2008. The court has issued notices to the police regarding the appeals.
The Gujarat High Court upheld the life imprisonment of former police officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1990 custodial death case, highlighting the incident involving the detention of 133 individuals and a detainee’s death due to alleged custodial torture. The ruling reinforces accountability for law enforcement and upholds justice in cases of custodial torture and death.