Today, On 3rd September, The ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’ passed by the West Bengal Assembly introduces the death penalty for rape and murder convictions. It amends existing laws, including the POCSO Act, to ensure stricter punishment and faster trial timelines, with a focus on protecting survivors and victims of all ages.
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Today, On 27th August, Maharashtra Education Officer Balasaheb Rakshe challenged his suspension in relation to the Badlapur sexual assault case before the Bombay High Court. Rakshe, responsible for primary schools, argued that he had no oversight of pre-primary schools. The case involved the sexual assault of two young girls, leading to public outcry and protests.
Today(27th August), The Supreme Court has directed Kerala’s counsel to update on the witnesses in the Dileep sexual assault case during Pulsar Suni’s bail hearing. The case involves prominent Malayalam actor Dileep as an accused. The Hema Committee report revealed issues of abuse and exploitation in the Malayalam film industry, prompting legal scrutiny and public interest in the trial’s outcome.
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The Madras High Court has acquitted a woman of murder after she killed her husband while defending their daughter from sexual assault. The ruling emphasized the right to self-defense in such situations, citing evidence supporting the woman’s actions. The Court’s intervention cleared the woman of criminal proceedings, recognizing her actions as lawful.
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Karnataka High Court today postponed the hearing to dismiss the POCSO case against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa until July 26. Yediyurappa has been granted dispensation from appearing in court on July 15 for an alleged sexual harassment case involving a minor. The CID has filed a chargesheet, and the case dates back to February.
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Yesterday, On 8th July, The Supreme Court dismissed West Bengal government’s plea to suspend CBI probe into ration scam cases. The High Court directed CBI to investigate ration scam cases, sexual assault, and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, despite the state’s objections. The CBI was instructed to conduct a comprehensive probe, given the alleged association between key individuals involved in the cases.
Today(on 8th July),The Supreme Court, led by Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, dismissed West Bengal’s Special Leave Petition challenging a High Court directive for a CBI investigation into allegations in Sandeshkhali. Despite the State’s request for a deferral, the Court upheld the broader scope of the investigation, encompassing multiple FIRs including those related to the Ration Scam.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been summoned to appear in court on July 15 in connection with a POCSO Act case, accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl. The summons followed a chargesheet filed by the Karnataka Police’s CID on June 27. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, who has since passed away.