The Supreme Court Today (Sep 1) extended the interim bail of convict Vikas Yadav in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case by one more week. The extension came after his lawyer cited marriage reasons, though Katara’s mother opposed the claim.
The Supreme Court of India has extended Vikas Yadav’s interim bail by two weeks to care for his ailing mother, who recently underwent surgery. Yadav, serving a 25-year sentence for the 2002 Nitish Katara murder, received bail extensions due to his mother’s critical health. The court will review the situation again after two weeks.
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.
Three-judge bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna to hear rare case of judicial fraud involving a rape complaint. Alleged impersonator claims innocence, raising questions about document authenticity. Case linked to high-profile murder and political ties. Supreme Court demands new affidavits and emphasizes the need to verify legal documents. Critical concerns about judicial integrity highlighted.