Several high-profile murder investigations involving spouses or romantic partners, including the Sonam Raghuvanshi and Muskan Rastogi cases, have sparked nationwide debate. While attracting intense media attention, each prosecution must ultimately be decided solely on legally admissible evidence presented before the courts.
The Karnataka High Court heard former MLA Vinay Kulkarni’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in BJP leader Yogesh Gowda’s murder case. The Court noted that involvement of political figures in heinous crimes is rare in Karnataka, while the CBI opposed bail.
Kannada actor Darshan approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification of its May 15, 2026 order related to his bail plea in the Renukaswamy murder case. He requested that the order not restrict other courts from considering bail if future developments justify such relief.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a bail plea in a Meerut double murder case, with Justice Vikram Nath comparing the allegations to an Ajay Devgn film. The Court made strong observations against the accused, who allegedly killed a woman and her father over one-sided love.
The Supreme Court of India granted nine additional months to conclude the Sheena Bora murder trial after assessing the current status. It made clear that no further extension will be permitted and directed completion of proceedings promptly thereafter.
The Calcutta High Court upheld life imprisonment of a man convicted of murdering his pregnant wife in 2014, ruling the crime caused two deaths. The division bench dismissed his appeal, calling the accused a “cold-blooded killer.”
Today, on 30th December A Kerala court acquitted all the accused, said to be members of the Campus Front of, in connection with the murder of an ABVP activist that occurred thirteen years ago. The judgment was delivered by the Mavelikkara Sessions Court.
A Delhi court fined a murder-accused surgeon for tossing rice in front of the dais, halting proceedings as lawyers suspected “black magic.” The accused apologised and was sentenced till court rising with a Rs 2,000 fine.
CJI Khanna led bench in Supreme Court Today (April 17) called out the Allahabad High Court and trial court for not charging murder in a clear honour killing case. It has now ordered a fresh trial under Section 302 IPC.
Today, On 4th November, Sanjay Roy, accused in the RG Kar rape case, claims he has been framed as trial proceedings are set to start on November 11. The charges against him include serious allegations supported by digital and material evidence, including CCTV footage and forensic findings linking him to the crime scene involving a murdered trainee doctor.
