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New criminal laws: Law Commission was bypassed, says Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticised the Centre for enacting three new criminal laws without consulting the Law Commission, instead appointing a panel of "part-timers." He highlighted concerns about the inclusion of solitary confinement as punishment and redundant changes to section numbers. Chidambaram called for a debate on the new laws and criticised the government for not considering amendments, calling the laws mostly a cut-and-paste job.
Section 302 no longer murder, 420 not cheating, 376 not rape as IPC evolves into BNS
With the arrival of new criminal laws under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), familiar sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) have undergone significant changes. Crimes once defined under well-known sections like 302, 420, and 376 have now been redefined, reflecting a modernised legal framework aimed at addressing contemporary challenges in criminal justice.
Orissa HC faces criticism for commuting death sentence of a rapist, citing his habit of namaz many times
Lawyers question whether frequent prayers offered by a 36-year-old death row convict, convicted of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, justify commuting his sentence to life imprisonment. Orissa High Court cited the convict's religious devotion and surrender to God in its decision, despite upholding his conviction under IPC and POCSO Act. The court noted his family circumstances and good behavior in prison, arguing against the 'rarest of rare' category for capital punishment.
Six officers sentenced to life in 11-year-old Tinsukia murder case
Judge Dipankar Bora issued the life term sentence, ensuring justice for the murder that occurred over a decade ago. The case highlights the consequences faced by law enforcement officials who breach their duty to protect and serve the public. The incident has drawn attention to the necessity of accountability within police ranks, prompting discussions on the importance of maintaining ethical standards in law enforcement.
Former J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar president Mian Qayoom detained for questioning, elections put on hold
The officials informed that Qayoom was summoned for questioning by the State Investigation Agency officials and later detained for sustained interrogation in connection with the murder. The officials claim that they have collected "substantial evidence against Qayoom, who has emerged as a primary suspect in the case." However, the SIA or J&K police are yet to issue a formal statement confirming his detention or arrest.
Karnataka defends fuel price hike amidst growing outrage; BJP to protest statewide
While Industries minister MB Patil on Sunday defended the hike, saying the money was necessary for funding the state’s guarantee schemes, citizens took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, with the topic generating over 11,000 posts on X.
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54 year old man killed his son on his wedding, chargesheet has been filed after three months
A chargesheet was filed in south Delhi's Devli neighborhood, accusing Ranglal of killing his son Gaurav on the eve of his wedding.
46 per cent of newly elected MPs face criminal cases: ADR
An analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms reveals that 46% of the newly elected Lok Sabha members, totaling 251, face criminal charges, with 27 already convicted. This marks a 55% increase since 2009, with 31% facing serious charges including murder, rape, and crimes against women.
Authentic dying declaration can be sole basis for conviction without any corroboration: SC
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of an ex-army personnel for murdering his wife, a police constable, in Maharashtra's Beed district 22 years ago, emphasizing the validity of dying declarations. The court stated that an authentic, credible, and untutored dying declaration can be the sole basis for conviction. The victim's declaration led to her husband's life imprisonment, affirmed by the Bombay High Court. The Supreme Court directed the husband to surrender within two weeks, confirming his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Shraddha Walkar murder case: Delhi cops file supplementary chargesheet
The Delhi police have submitted a supplementary chargesheet with nearly 3,000 pages of additional digital and forensic evidence against Aaftab Amin Poonawala, who is accused of murdering his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar, dismembering her body, and scattering the parts across Delhi. This new evidence, which includes Google locations, search history, and other forensic reports, aims to strengthen the case.
Kerala High Court upholds death sentence in 2016 Dalit law student rape-murder case
The Kerala High Court affirmed the death sentence for Ameerul Islam, who brutally raped and murdered a Dalit law student in 2016. Despite his appeal, the court upheld the capital punishment, citing evidence from the sessions court. Islam was convicted of various severe charges, including rape and murder, and was apprehended in Tamil Nadu after an intensive investigation involving DNA technology and call record analysis.
Lok Sabha election: 39% of candidates in 6th phase are crorepatis with average assets of Rs 6.81 crore, says ADR
39% of candidates in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls are crorepatis with BJP candidates Naveen Jindal, Santrupt Misra, and Sushil Gupta leading in assets declaration. The analysis by ADR provides key insights about the candidates.
Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Pune special court acquits three, sentences two to life
Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead while on a morning walk on Omkareshwar Bridge, as the accused were opposed to his crusade against superstition, the prosecution said in its final arguments. Additional sessions judge A A Jadhav of the special court for cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) sentenced Sachin Andhure and Sharad Kalaskar to life imprisonment after hearing from over 20 witnesses.
AP Assembly Polls: 94% of YSR & TDP candidates are crore-patis, says ADR analysis
The role of money power in our election is evident from the fact that all major political parties have given tickets to wealthy candidates, the ADR analysis said. Among the major parties, 65(94%) out of 175 YSRCP candidates, 134(94%) out of 143 TDP candidates, 18(86%) out of 21 Janasena Party candidates, 8(80%) out of 10 BJP candidates, and 79(50%) out of 158 Congress candidates have declared assets of Rs 1 crore and more.
Nuh gangrapes, double murder case: Four convicts sentenced to death by CBI court
A special CBI court in Haryana's Panchkula awarded the death sentence to four convicts in the 2016 Nuh gangrapes and double murder case on Saturday, officials said. On April 10, the court had found Hemat Chouhan, Ayan Chauhan, Vinay and Jai Bhagwan guilty of double murder, gangrape and dacoity which took place in Haryana's Nuh on the intervening night of August 24-25, 2016.
Mosque cleric allegedly beaten to death by masked men in Rajasthan; attackers threaten children present at crime scene
Mohammad Tahir, a mosque cleric in Ajmer, was fatally attacked by masked men. The assailants threatened children present and fled the scene. Efforts to apprehend the perpetrators are ongoing under the Indian Penal Code.
Jammu & Kashmir: LeT terrorist 'Abu Hamza' behind Rajouri killing; police announce Rs 10 lakh bounty
The Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed that a Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliated foreign terrorist with code name Abu Hamza was involved in the killing of a government employee in Kunda Tope Rajouri.
Mumbai man murders wife's boyfriend, buries body in Thane forest
As per Mumbai police, a man reportedly murdered a 38-year-old man, who was allegedly involved with his wife, in Mumbai. He then proceeded to bury the body in a forest located in the nearby Thane district. The incident occurred on June 1, and the body was discovered on Tuesday. The accused has been taken into custody by the authorities. "The deceased, identified as Dinesh Prajapati, allegedly had an extra-marital affair with the wife of accused Suresh Kumar Kumavat, all residents of Rajendra Nagar locality in suburban Borivali," an official from Samta Nagar police station said.
Court not an institution to sermonise society on morality, ethics: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court, while ordering the premature release of a woman convicted of murder, said courts are not institutions to sermonize society on morality and ethics but bound by the rule of law. The woman had given poison to her children and herself after being threatened by her paramour, resulting in the death of the children.
IPC 302 must be slapped against attackers of TMC leader Mujibur Islam Majumdar: Sudip Roy Barman
Majumdar was attacked in August and he succumbed to his injures recently in Kolkata.Barman met the family members of Majumdar at Badarghat.
Dabholkar murder: CBI seeks UAPA against five accused for striking 'terror among section of people'
The arguments over framing of charges against the five accused - Dr Virendrasinh Tawde, Sharad Kalaskar, Sachin Andure, advocate Sanjeev Punalekar and Vikram Bhave - began before additional sessions judge (special court judge) S R Navandar on Friday.
Why court gave death to 1 convict, life term to other
One of the grounds for Yashpal’s death penalty was the suppression of his financial status.
Shutdown call by separatists affects normal life, restrictions imposed in Srinagar
Restrictions have been imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in view of the strike called by separatists, he said.
J&K police lodges FIR against Army personnel on Shopian deaths
FIR was registered against the personnel of 10, Garhwal unit, of the Army. A Major, who led the Army personnel at the time of the incident, was also mentioned in the FIR, officials said.
Court orders de-sealing of suite in which Sunanda Pushkar died
The hotel has claimed that due to the sealing of the suite, which costs between Rs 55,000 and Rs 61,000 a night, it has suffered a loss of over Rs 50 lakh in the last three years.
Indrani among 200 booked for rioting in jail post convict's death
The inmates alleged that Shette, the victim, was beaten up by a woman prison official. They wanted to present the issue before the media which isn't permissible under prison rules.
Muzaffarnagar riots: SIT records statement of a deceased couple's family
According to SIT sources, it has started with the investigation of 11 missing people after considering that they had been killed in riots in the district.
Trial of Italian Marines drags on as NIA Act creates legal tangle
NIA Act silent on offence under Section 302 of IPC which forced agency to invoke a section with death penalty against Italian marines.
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