Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit praised the new criminal laws for addressing mob lynching and welcomed changes related to hit-and-run cases. He supported the 15-day police custody rule and hailed the abolition of the colonial-era sedition law. Lalit compared the new laws to previous anti-terrorism legislation and emphasized the need for a democratic society.
Today, On 31st July, The Supreme Court upheld its order halting the release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, emphasizing his incarceration. The decision followed legal efforts to challenge his potential release. The Court cited the 2006 remission policy, rejecting the argument that the 2015 policy should apply retroactively. Gawli, serving a life sentence for murder, claims eligibility for remission based on his age and health.
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.
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.
Anuj Thapan’s family urges Bombay High Court for a CBI probe into his death in police custody. His mother alleges foul play, seeking justice, transparency, and release of CCTV footage, CDR, and a fresh post-mortem. Thapan, arrested in connection to a shooting outside Salman Khan’s residence, died under suspicious circumstances, casting doubt over the investigation.
Today(on 22nd April),The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea against the temporary release of four convicts in the Soumya Viswanathan murder case, seeking responses from the Delhi government and the convicts. The convicts, on bail pending appeal, were initially sentenced to life imprisonment. This interim release has sparked controversy and concern among the public and the victim’s family.
Madhavi Viswanathan challenges bail for four convicts in the 2008 murder of journalist Soumya Viswanathan before the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court had suspended their sentences, citing their 14 years in custody. Madhavi seeks to challenge the release, emphasizing potential consequences. The case’s significance is underscored by the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the petition.
Today (12th March): The Mumbai special court acquitted two businessmen and Dawood Ibrahim’s nephew in an extortion case due to lack of substantial evidence. The case involved allegations of extortion and criminal conspiracy, with the prosecution claiming that the businessmen sought assistance from Dawood Ibrahim’s nephew to establish contact with the underworld network in Pakistan. Despite the prosecution’s claims, the court found insufficient evidence to establish guilt, resulting in the release of the accused after a five-year ordeal.