The Mumbai sessions court denied bail to shooter Vicky Gupta, linked to the April shooting at Salman Khan’s residence. The court ruled the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) applies due to organized crime involvement. Prosecutors argued Gupta’s actions were part of a broader conspiracy. Defense claimed he was manipulated and lacked criminal intent.
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The Supreme Court Today (Oct 1) directed the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) to be present before it in a matter where counsel for the State could not answer queries concerning a case. Bench noted that the prosecution and arguing counsel were not in sync with case details regarding when the the chargesheet was filed.
The Supreme Court today is set to consider urgent pleas regarding whether a husband can be prosecuted for rape if he coerces his adult wife into sex. Senior advocate Indira Jaising emphasized the need for swift action. Legal debates over marital rape exceptions in Indian law have been ongoing, with implications for women’s rights.
The Supreme Court has today issued a notice to the Gujarat Government regarding former police officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in a 1990 custodial death case. Bhatt, along with other officers, was found guilty of custodial torture following communal riots. The case will be heard alongside related appeals.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces prosecution over alleged irregularities in land allocations by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved the prosecution after petitions from activists. The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the communication and Siddaramaiah dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. The complaint alleges significant losses to the state’s finances. BJP advocates for a CBI investigation.
The NIA argued that the 2008 Malegaon blast aimed to fuel communal discord and compromise state security. The prosecution claimed that the blast, which killed six and injured over 100, was intended to terrorize people during religious festivals. The trial involves seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit. The case has spanned nearly 16 years and has seen significant developments, including the transfer of investigation from Maharashtra ATS to NIA. The final arguments are ongoing.
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Today (2nd May): The Delhi High Court granted a three-month extension to conclude the trial in the Paper Leak Case, aiming for expedited day-to-day proceedings with minimal adjournments. The case involves serious allegations against nine accused, including a registrar accused of leaking the paper to a co-conspirator. This decision follows a transfer petition filed by the accused and a request for a six-month extension due to the case’s voluminous nature.
The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Ram Khelawan, a 70-year-old man accused of unnatural sexual acts with a cow. The court considered the seriousness of the charges, potential punishment, and lack of concerns regarding flight or witness intimidation. The defense argued the accused’s innocence and lack of criminal history, while the State counsel’s counterarguments were deemed insubstantial.
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Today (15th April): The Supreme Court has sought clarification from the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding the case of a teacher allegedly instigating students to slap a Muslim classmate. The court also emphasized the need for quality counseling for the affected students and raised concerns about the government’s response. The incident falls under the Right to Education Act, which ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 in India.