The Union Ministry of Law and Justice has replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act with new laws. These bring changes including a 45-day time limit for court rulings, 60-day framing of trial charges, and two-month limit for investigating offenses against women and children. Also introduced: the death penalty for specific offenses and recognition of digital records as trial evidence.
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Police investigation into the 2019 Karnataka double murder case, involving two couples in their 50s killed three months apart, led to the exoneration of wrongfully accused individuals. A 30-year-old cab driver and his wife confessed to targeting their wealthy distant relatives to alleviate their financial struggles, resulting in the murders. The investigation also resulted in the release of a young couple who had been wrongly arrested for the crimes.
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The court denied bail to Dr. Akash, an Ayurvedic doctor involved in the Vivek Vihar Hospital fire. Dr. Akash was criticized for claiming the infants died from suffocation rather than the fire. The court highlighted his questionable presence in the critical NICU area and his delay in seeking help during the fire. Dr. Akash’s bail request was rejected due to concerns of fleeing and influencing witnesses.
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In Pune, Maharashtra, a teenager’s mother has been arrested for allegedly swapping her son’s blood samples with hers following a Porsche car accident. The police are investigating the involvement of hospital staff and the teen’s family in tampering with the samples to conceal alcohol levels. Several individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, and the Maharashtra Government has launched a probe into the actions of the Juvenile Justice Board.
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A court in Pune has directed Rahul Gandhi to appear on August 19 in response to a defamation complaint by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s grandnephew. The complaint alleges that Gandhi defamed Savarkar in a 2023 speech in London. The court order specifies the “appearance” stage, with the mode of appearance remaining unclear.
On Friday(26th April), The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered Rakesh Sharma’s participation in a corruption probe involving MLA Ashish Sharma and scheduled proceedings for May 24. Allegations include financial misdeeds and destabilizing the state government. The political landscape remains tense, with upcoming bypolls and reduced Congress party strength. The investigation continues amidst political turmoil.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Sam Higginbottom University’s vice chancellor, Rajendra Bihari Lal, in religious conversion cases. The court raised concerns about excessive police interest in the matter. Lal is charged with serious offenses and is required to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The state government’s plea to recall the bail order was denied.
Today(18th March),The Gujarat High Court, led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee, clarified its non-investigative role in PILs related to the assault on foreign students at a government hostel. The court emphasized its commitment to judicial responsibilities and distinct role from law enforcement, declining to directly intervene despite advocate Koshti’s concerns.