Supreme Court of India criticised the Haryana Police for its shameful handling of a three-year-old’s rape in Gurugram and formed an SIT of women IPS officers for an impartial probe. Stating the police must visit the victim’s house.
The Supreme Court upheld anticipatory bail granted to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case but removed adverse remarks made by the Kerala High Court against the survivor. The Court said such observations were unnecessary and ordered them to be expunged.
Today, On 10th March, The Supreme Court has stayed the death sentence of Atul Nihale, who was convicted for raping and murdering a five-year-old girl. The court’s order now puts the execution on hold pending further legal proceedings.
The Delhi High Court directed Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender before jail authorities after upholding his conviction in the custodial death case linked to the survivor’s father,
The Supreme Court of India set aside an Allahabad High Court ruling that downplayed serious acts of sexual assault, reaffirming standards for offences. Led by Justice Surya Kant with Joymalya Bagchi and NV Anjaria, the Bench stressed empathy and justice.
The Supreme Court took suo motu notice of an Allahabad High Court ruling that said grabbing a minor girl’s breasts did not amount to attempted rape. The CJI stressed the need for simple, victim-sensitive language and hinted at comprehensive guidelines for courts dealing with sexual offence cases.
The Delhi High Court held that the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 clearly bars any appeal against an acquittal issued by a Juvenile Justice Board. It added that victims cannot claim a copy when disclosure risks violating juvenile privacy.
The Supreme Court has ruled that criminal revision proceedings filed by an informant or complainant do not automatically abate after their death. The Court held that the revisional court may continue to examine the legality and correctness of the lower court’s order in the interest of justice.
In the Kerala actress assault case, Judge Honey Varghese warned that tarnishing the court’s image could lead to contempt proceedings. She cautioned media and lawyers to report responsibly and avoid distorted portrayals of ongoing judicial hearings and processes.
The Supreme Court expressed shock over a 16-year pending trial of acid survivors who were forced to drink acid, calling the crime “horrendous.” The Court pulled up states and authorities for inaction and will hear the matter again after six weeks.
