Vikas Yadav, serving life for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, seeks a three-week furlough from the Delhi High Court. His plea cites 22 years of custody, a clean record, and deprivation of social ties. Previous furlough requests were denied due to reported misconduct during imprisonment, challenging his rehabilitation claims.
On December 16, the Supreme Court expressed concern over drug abuse in India as it reviewed a bail petition for Ankush Vipan Kapoor, accused of heroin smuggling. The court urged for youth rehabilitation and open discussions. Kapoor’s bail was cancelled to facilitate a thorough investigation into his drug syndicate activities, highlighting the narco-terrorism threat.