Umar Khalid told the court that he has been in custody for five years even though no violence occurred, no weapons were found, and the chargesheet was embellished by the prosecution, stressing that without evidence, there is no criminality.
The Supreme Court of India directed the Saharanpur trial court to frame murder charges under Section 302 IPC in the honour killing case of Zia-ur Rahman. The court criticized lower courts for initially applying a lighter charge under Section 304 IPC, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the intentional nature of the killing.
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Yesterday, On 26th October, the Supreme Court ruled that murder charges do not automatically justify bail denial, emphasizing individual rights and the presumption of innocence. While granting bail to an accused, the Court criticized rigid bail practices and highlighted the need for nuanced case-specific evaluations in pre-trial detention, reinforcing fairness in the justice system.
In 2015, corporate lawyer Janhavi Gadkar’s drunk driving case in Mumbai may lead to a murder charge under the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution argues that her knowledge of the law and reckless actions show intent to commit a crime. The collision resulted in two deaths, sparking public outrage and legal debate.
