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.
