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Today, On 3rd October, the Supreme Court sentenced former MLA Munna Shukla and Mantu Tiwari to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 1998 murder of Bihar minister Brij Bihari Prasad. The court partially overturned a 2014 acquittal of other accused, citing insufficient evidence for their involvement while reinstating convictions for the two offenders.
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Today, On 22nd July, Delhi court denies Aftab Poonawala’s bid for bi-monthly trials in Shraddha Walkar murder case, citing potential delay tactics. The accused sought more time for counsel preparation. Court also rejects immediate release of victim’s bones for cremation, prioritizing the prosecution’s need for evidence. The defendant faces charges under Indian Penal Code sections.