The Kerala High Court ruled that Section 52A of the Waqf Act, effective from November 2013, does not apply retroactively. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan stated that prosecution requires evidence of unauthorized transfers, which the petitioners did not engage in. Consequently, the cases against them were quashed as the law cannot be applied retroactively.
The Nanavati Commission Report reveals that 587 FIRs were filed regarding the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, resulting in 2,733 deaths. Despite some cases reopened and prosecutions occurring, justice remains delayed. Notably, Congress leader Jagdish Tytler faces charges after multiple closures. Current trials continue, reflecting ongoing struggles for accountability for past violence.
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.