The Canadian Supreme Court has granted bail to four individuals accused in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case. The court has also issued orders for their release. This decision comes after the four were arrested in connection with the high-profile murder of Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader. The case has drawn international attention and sparked legal proceedings in Canada.
Today, On 24th December, The Delhi High Court issued a notice about the bail plea of AIMIM leader Tahir Hussain in the murder case of IB officer Ankit Sharma. Hussain is accused of being involved in Sharma’s death during the 2020 Delhi riots. The court will hear arguments from both sides before making a decision.
The Supreme Court On December 9 upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision to commute the death sentences of two convicts in the 2007 Pune BPO employee murder case to 35 years of life imprisonment, citing excessive delay in execution. The High Court criticized the state’s handling of mercy petitions, deeming the delay a violation of the convicts’ rights.
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Today, On 20th August, The Calcutta High Court granted the BJP permission for a five-day protest near Shyambazar metro station to protest the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court imposed conditions, limiting participation to 300 people and setting the protest hours from 12 noon to 9 pm daily. The incident has led to widespread outrage and demands for justice and workplace security measures.
The Calcutta High Court questioned why a murder case wasn’t initially registered in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, suggesting that the hospital officials could have filed the complaint. The court also urged the state to engage in dialogue with protesting doctors demanding better protection.
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Today, On 30th July, The Delhi High Court declined to grant a fixed trial schedule as requested by the accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case. The court emphasized the need for the defense to adjust to the trial court’s schedule and advised the defense lawyer to request accommodations for cross-examinations. The accused faces charges of murder and evidence tampering.
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Today, On 22nd July, Delhi court denies Aftab Poonawala’s bid for bi-monthly trials in Shraddha Walkar murder case, citing potential delay tactics. The accused sought more time for counsel preparation. Court also rejects immediate release of victim’s bones for cremation, prioritizing the prosecution’s need for evidence. The defendant faces charges under Indian Penal Code sections.
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.
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Three sharpshooters, convicted in the murder case of BSP legislator Raju Pal, have petitioned the Allahabad High Court to suspend their life sentences and grant them bail. The court has summoned trial records and given the CBI four weeks to respond. The murder sparked widespread unrest and resulted in multiple FIRs against several individuals.