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.
![[BNS BNSS BSA] Murder Will be Punishable Under Section 101 Not 302 | Know More About New IPC](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SFBHN.jpg?resize=447%2C339&ssl=1)
India is poised to undertake a landmark revision by amending three laws from the colonial era: the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act. The Central Government has issued a notification stating that three recently enacted criminal laws will come into force on July 1st, 2024.
A mob has no religion, the Rajasthan High Court said while commenting on the difficulties in identifying the perpetrators during communal clashes and granting bail to eighteen men accused of being part of a mob that allegedly attacked the participants of a Hindu procession on March 19 in Chittorgarh.
Today(on 8th April), The Calcutta High Court has mandated the state to submit a comprehensive report on cases involving Trinamool leader Arabul Islam by April 16. Arabul’s wife has accused the police of targeting her and escalating legal actions against her. The next hearing for this case is scheduled for April 16. Arabul was arrested on February 8 and faces various charges.
Chhota Rajan was Yesterday (March 7th) acquitted of the 1996 murder of Sayyed Sohel Maqbul Hussain due to insufficient evidence, while his associate Ejaz Lakdawala was sentenced to life imprisonment. This ruling highlights the legal repercussions of criminal activities and the ongoing efforts to prosecute crime in Mumbai’s underworld. Lakdawala was convicted based on eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence, reflecting the extent of his criminal involvement.
“He is a dreaded criminal. There are so many cases”: The Supreme Court Today postponed the hearing on gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s appeal against a 5-year prison sentence, citing his notorious criminal record. The case dates back 24 years and involves alleged reign of terror in Uttar Pradesh. The bench observed that he is currently in custody. An earlier acquittal was overturned in 2021.
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to death for the 2018 rape and murder of a three-year-old girl by a Gurugram court. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 and granted Rs 10 lakh compensation to the victim’s family for rehabilitation, reflecting the commitment to justice and protection of rights.
A Mumbai court convicted Kanhaiya, a transgender person, for the kidnapping and murder of a three-month-old infant in 2021. The crime stemmed from a dispute over traditional gifts. The accomplice, Sonu Kale, was acquitted due to lack of evidence. The case underscores the need to protect vulnerable members of society and ensure justice for the innocent victim.