Meghalaya Police secured a 7‑day transit remand for three accused in Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder and are seeking the same for wife Sonam. Neighbours of Sonam express shock at her alleged involvement.
Akshita Upadhyay, a 20-year-old law student at Amity University, died by suicide in her hostel room, leaving an apology note for her parents. The tragic incident, discovered by her roommate and staff, raises concerns about mental health support in educational institutions, highlighted by previous similar cases involving student suicides.
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Today, On 13th December, the Karnataka High Court granted bail to actors Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, accused in the murder of auto driver Renukaswamy. The court acknowledged ongoing trial complexities, with significant claims from the defense against the prosecution’s evidence. Renukaswamy was brutally killed, allegedly on Darshan’s orders, implicating numerous individuals in the case.
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Bengaluru police are set to appeal to the Supreme Court to cancel actor Darshan’s bail in the Renukaswamy murder case, following approval from the Karnataka Home Department. Darshan, arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of his fan, had been granted interim bail for medical treatment. The investigation reveals severe violence against the victim.
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Today, On 30th September, the Supreme Court requested a progress report from the National Task Force regarding the Kolkata rape case, rescheduling the next hearing to October 14. The Chief Justice criticized West Bengal’s slow infrastructure improvements for safety, particularly related to CCTVs and medical facility upgrades, while emphasizing victim identity protection amidst ongoing investigations.
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The President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) urged doctors to prioritize patient care and trust the Supreme Court with justice in the Kolkata rape-murder case. The victim’s tragic death sparked nationwide outrage and protests, leading to the involvement of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and calls for better safety measures in medical facilities.
The Uttarakhand High Court, led by Justice Ravindra Maithani and Justice Alok Verma, acquitted two individuals previously sentenced to life imprisonment for murder charges. The court found the prosecution’s circumstantial evidence insufficient to establish guilt, emphasizing the lack of a coherent narrative and conclusive link between the accused and the crime scene.
Anuj Thapan’s family urges Bombay High Court for a CBI probe into his death in police custody. His mother alleges foul play, seeking justice, transparency, and release of CCTV footage, CDR, and a fresh post-mortem. Thapan, arrested in connection to a shooting outside Salman Khan’s residence, died under suspicious circumstances, casting doubt over the investigation.