The Supreme Court reclassified a 1986 triple homicide case from murder to culpable homicide, observing that knowing an act could cause death does not prove intent to kill. The accused, having served over 12 years, can now be released immediately.
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tinku Bhargav, also known as Yatendra, who had been arrested in a sensational murder and beheading case that shocked Uttar Pradesh in 2022. The case involves the gruesome killing of Bhargav’s friend, Naveen Verma, a jeweller from Agra.
The Supreme Court of India directed the Saharanpur trial court to frame murder charges under Section 302 IPC in the honour killing case of Zia-ur Rahman. The court criticized lower courts for initially applying a lighter charge under Section 304 IPC, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the intentional nature of the killing.
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Faruk Mohammad Bhana, convicted for his role in the 2002 Godhra train burning that killed 59, had his request for temporary bail denied by the Gujarat High Court. The court noted that other family members could care for Bhana’s unwell father and highlighted his recent 8-day bail as a factor in the decision.
Suchana Seth, CEO of an AI company, faces accusations of her son’s murder. The Goa Court has approved a mental health examination amidst debate over her mental state. The examination, requested by her father, is in line with the Mental Healthcare Act and could provide crucial insights into the case. Suchana Seth’s arrest in January came amidst a divorce dispute with her husband.
A Mumbai court has sentenced a butcher to life imprisonment for the murder of a tempo driver following a dispute over transporting bulls. Bilal Sayyed was convicted under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the 2018 killing of Dharma, as ruled by Additional Sessions Judge SD Tawshikar on Wednesday. The court noted […]
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India underscored the importance of the quality of evidence, particularly concerning extra-judicial confessions, in a murder case. The apex court acquitted a convict, emphasizing that evidence from individuals before whom an extra-judicial confession is made must be of “sterling quality.” Also read- Supreme Court Stresses Balanced Approach […]