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Can any criminal justice system call itself effective when guilt or innocence remains undecided for 13 years? The Bombay High Court reversed Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, convicted him in the 2013 rape case and sentenced him to 10 years in jail. PANAJI: Thirteen years. One arrest, nearly six months in custody, a full criminal trial, an…
Did the prosecution fail to prove the allegations that triggered nationwide protests and years of public condemnation? Delhi court has acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar, giving them complete relief in the criminal trial. NEW DELHI: Delhi Rouse Avenue District Court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and…
Why did the Supreme Court send Sonam Raghuvanshi back into custody in the alleged honeymoon murder of her husband? Her surrender marks another major turn in Raja Raghuvanshi’s family’s continuing fight for justice. MEGHALAYA: Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon, has surrendered before a…
Can a Husband Be Prosecuted for Dowry Death Despite a Love Marriage? The Karnataka High Court has made an observation while granting bail to a husband accused in his wife’s dowry death case BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to a software professional accused in a dowry death and cruelty case following his…
Can a broken marriage be treated as cruelty by the husband? Jharkhand High Court said No, holding that no talking terms, emotional distance, or refusal to live together cannot by itself amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC. RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court has set aside the 498A conviction of a husband, holding that mere…
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