Kerala: Today, 6th Feb, The Kerala High Court has issued a notice to the State of Kerala regarding an appeal filed by Greeshma, who was sentenced to death for the murder of 23-year-old Sharon Raj from Thiruvananthapuram.
The Bombay High Court today (23rd Oct) questioned the Maharashtra Government about police accountability regarding the sexual assault of two minor girls in Badlapur. A guilty officer was identified, with further actions pending. The court also emphasized establishing a committee for children’s safety in schools and scheduled a follow-up hearing in six weeks.
The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) has today ended their two-week strike at AIIMS in Delhi following Supreme Court assurances. The strike was sparked by the rape and murder of a fellow doctor in Kolkata. The RDA thanked the Supreme Court and emphasized their commitment to advocating for healthcare worker safety.
The Bombay High Court today has taken suo motu cognizance of a sexual abuse incident involving two kindergarten students. The bench expressed dissatisfaction with the State’s handling of serious crimes and questioned the need for public protests to spur action. It also raised concerns about the number of neglected cases, including the failure to preserve crucial evidence.
The Bombay High Court ordered the immediate release of the teenager accused in the Pune Porsche crash, where two people died. The 17-year-old, son of a real estate developer, will now be under his aunt’s care as his parents and grandfather have been arrested for attempting a cover-up. The incident led to widespread outrage and legal actions against those involved.
