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.
![[EXCLUSIVE] U.P. Muslim Student Slapping Case: SC Seeks Clarification From State, to Prosecute Teacher](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.
The Allahabad High Court has urged the Union government to consider forming an international treaty to address challenges in prosecuting foreign nationals, particularly regarding bail, interpreters, and consular support. The court emphasized the need for fair treatment and the prevention of exploitation of legal gaps. The case will resume on April 18.
The Supreme Court dismissed Maharashtra government’s petition seeking to stay the Bombay High Court’s acquittal of G N Sai Baba. The High Court ruled the acquittal as well-reasoned and nullified UAPA sanctions. Sai Baba, a former Delhi University professor, and others were acquitted due to failure of prosecution to substantiate allegations of Maoist connections.
The Jharkhand High Court made a significant observation on PMLA cases, stating that individuals involved in money laundering activities post the initial crime may not necessarily need to be accused of the scheduled offense. The court rejected anticipatory bail for a petitioner in a related case, highlighting the seriousness of the offense and shedding light on PMLA complexities.