“Undergone Half The Sentence”: Supreme Court Suspends Life Term Of Catholic Priest Convicted For Raping Minor Edwin Pigarez, Grants Bail

The Supreme Court of India, in a bench led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, temporarily suspends the life imprisonment of Father Edwin Pigarez, convicted of raping a minor, noting he has already served nearly half of his sentence. Bail is granted pending appeals.

Supreme Court Quotes Manusmriti to Uphold Conviction of Father for Raping Minor Daughter: “Dignity of Women Is Non-Negotiable”

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a father for raping his minor daughter, quoting Manusmriti to emphasise that the dignity of women is non-negotiable and forms part of India’s constitutional vision, not just cultural tradition.

Nainital Communal Violence & Demolition| “Your Incompetence Leads to All These Problems: HC Slams Police, Civic Body

The Uttarakhand High Court criticised the police and civic authorities for their incompetence during the Nainital communal violence and demolition drive. The case arose from a petition challenging the demolition notice issued to the accused’s wife.