Periya twin murder: Kerala HC suspends sentence of four convicts
1 week ago

Periya twin murder: Kerala HC suspends sentence of four convicts

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday suspended the sentence of four accused, including a former CPI MLA, who was sentenced to five years imprisonment in connection with the murder of two Youth Congress workers in Periya, a town in Kasaragod district five years ago. A bench of Justices P B Suresh Kumar and Jobin Sebastian put on hold the five-year sentence of former MLA and CPI district leader K V Kunhiraman, Kanhangad block panchayat president K Manikandan, Raghavan Velutholi, and A V Bhaskaran on their appeal against their conviction and subsequent punishment. A CBI court had last week sentenced 10 persons to life in the case and gave five years imprisonment to Kunhiraman, Manikandan, Velutholi and Bhaskaran. Those who are sentenced to life imprisonment include CPI Periya local committee member A Peethambaran, Saji C George aka Saji, Suresh K M, Anil Kumar K alias Abu, Gijin, Shrirag R aka Kuttu, Aswin A alias Appu, Subeesh alias Mani, Ranjith T aka Appu and A Sruendan alias Vishnu Sura.

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Kerala HC acquits second accused in rape and murder of woman and daughter in Kumily
5 days, 21 hours ago

Kerala HC acquits second accused in rape and murder of woman and daughter in Kumily

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Thursday acquitted Jomon of Kumily, the second accused in a case relating to the rape and murder of a woman and her daughter in 2007, after setting aside the Thodupuzha Session’s Court’s verdict awarding him death sentence in the case. The High Court had in 2018 confirmed the capital punishment imposed …

Periye case: Four CPI(M) leaders released from Kannur Central jail after High Court stay on sentence
6 days, 3 hours ago

Periye case: Four CPI(M) leaders released from Kannur Central jail after High Court stay on sentence

The Hindu  

Four Communist Party of India leaders, sentenced to five years imprisonment in connection with the murder of Periye Youth Congress activists Kripesh and Sarath Lal, were released from Kannur Central jail on Thursday morning after the Kerala High Court had suspended their sentence. Bhaskaran walked out of jail around 9 a.m. to a grand reception led by CPI leaders P. …

Periya Double Murder Case: Kerala High Court Suspends Sentence Of Four CPI(M) Activists
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6 days, 22 hours ago

Periya Double Murder Case: Kerala High Court Suspends Sentence Of Four CPI(M) Activists

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday suspended the sentence of 4 convicts in the Periya double murder case, including the former CPI MLA K. V. Kunhiraman. The Special CBI Court had found the former MLA K. V. Kunhiraman, K. Manikandan, Raghavan Velutholi, K. V. Bhaskaran guilty of offence under Section 225 of IPC and had sentenced them to 5 years …

Kerala High Court suspends life sentence of four in political double murder case
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1 week ago

Kerala High Court suspends life sentence of four in political double murder case

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday suspended the sentence of four individuals, including former CPI MLA KV Kunhiraman, who were sentenced to five years imprisonment in connection with the murder of two Youth Congress workers in Kasaragod five years ago. A bench of Justices PB Suresh Kumar and Jobin Sebastian put on hold the sentence following an appeal from Kunhiraman, …

DYFI activist Rijith’s murder: Nine BJP-RSS workers sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment in Kerala
1 week, 1 day ago

DYFI activist Rijith’s murder: Nine BJP-RSS workers sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment in Kerala

The Hindu  

The Thalassery Additional Sessions Court in Kannur, Kerala, sentenced nine Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh -Bharatiya Janata Party activists to rigorous life imprisonment on Tuesday for the murder of Democratic Youth Federation of India activist Rijith from Kannapuram in 2005. Family reaction Reacting to the verdict, Rijith’s mother, Janaki, and sister, Sreeja, expressed disappointment, saying they had hoped for the maximum punishment …

Periya twin-murder case: DNA samples and witness statements proved crucial
1 week, 4 days ago

Periya twin-murder case: DNA samples and witness statements proved crucial

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The DNA samples and statements of witnesses, and even the accused, turned crucial for the CBI to prove that 14 persons -- including CPM ex-MLA K V Kunhiraman -- were guilty in the Periya twin-murder case. We could recover blood stains of both Suresh and Sharath Lal from the handle and the sword,” Bobby said. When the doctor asked …

10 sentenced to double life term in Kerala political twin murder case
1 week, 5 days ago

10 sentenced to double life term in Kerala political twin murder case

India Today  

A CBI Special Court in Ernakulam on Friday sentenced 10 individuals to double life imprisonment for the killings of Youth Congress workers Sarath Lal PK and Kripesh in Kasaragod, Kerala five years ago. The court also handed five years of rigorous imprisonment to four CPI leaders, including former MLA KV Kunhiraman, for aiding the crime. In addition to the double …

Court seeks Ram Rahim's reply on CBI plea against acquittal in 2002 murder case
1 week, 5 days ago

Court seeks Ram Rahim's reply on CBI plea against acquittal in 2002 murder case

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the Central Bureau of Investigation's appeal challenging the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna issued notices to the five acquitted individuals, including …

Periya twin murder case: CBI court found 14 guilty including former CPM MLA
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Periya twin murder case: CBI court found 14 guilty including former CPM MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: A CBI court here on Saturday found 14 accused including a CPI former MLA guilty in the murder of two Youth Congress workers - Kripesh and Sarath Lal at Periya in Kasaragod district of Kerala five years ago. Of the 24 accused, the court found the first eight accused guilty of murder and conspiracy charges and another six guilty …

Madras High Court Suspends Sentence Imposed On BJP's H Raja Over Comments Against Periyar, Kanimozhi
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Madras High Court Suspends Sentence Imposed On BJP's H Raja Over Comments Against Periyar, Kanimozhi

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Friday suspended the sentence imposed on BJP's H Raja for his derogatory speech against Periyar and Kanimozhi Karunanidhi. Justice L Victoria Gowri suspended the 6-month sentence imposed on him by the Special Court for Trial of Cases Against MLAs/MPs in Chennai The special court had sentenced Raja for the comments made by him in 2018. …

2 persons get rigorous life imprisonment in murder case in Chevella
2 weeks, 4 days ago

2 persons get rigorous life imprisonment in murder case in Chevella

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a significant judgment, the X Additional District and Sessions Judge in Ranga Reddy district sentenced two persons - ‎Guduru Kumar and Kotha Kurva Ramachandraiah to undergo rigorous life imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs.5,000 in a murder case that took place in Chevella. In default of payment of fine, they must undergo simple imprisonment for one …

Woman Sentenced for Killing Brother in Shabad
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Woman Sentenced for Killing Brother in Shabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A woman accused of murdering her brother in a dispute over family property in Bodampahad, Shabad mandal, was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs.5,000 by the X ADJ Court, Rangareddy, at LB Nagar. The incident occurred on March 22, 2014 when Arunamma, 36, visited her brother Balraj's home to demand her share of their father's agricultural land. An …

Vandiperiyar Rape-Murder: Kerala High Court Asks Accused To Appear Before POCSO Court Upon State's Appeal Against Acquittal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Vandiperiyar Rape-Murder: Kerala High Court Asks Accused To Appear Before POCSO Court Upon State's Appeal Against Acquittal

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court asked the sole accused, Arjun in the infamous Vandiperiyar rape and murder case to appear before the Special Court for the Trial of Offences Under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in Kattappana. Notably, he was acquitted by the POCSO court last year in the rape and murder of a 5 and a half …

Madras HC reverses acquittal of seven in murder case, hands them double life-term
1 month ago

Madras HC reverses acquittal of seven in murder case, hands them double life-term

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Finding the judgment of the trial court to be “perverse”, the Madras HC has reversed the acquittal of seven persons and sentenced them to double life imprisonment in a murder case. Holding that the prosecution has proved the charges beyond doubt, the bench sentenced Ramesh, Pandu alias Pandurangan, Sathish alias Sathishkumar, Prakash, Suresh, Ravi alias Pillakka Ravi and Kutti …

Bengal man gets death sentence for minor’s rape and murder
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1 month ago

Bengal man gets death sentence for minor’s rape and murder

The Hindu  

A court in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Friday awarded death sentence to a convict, and life imprisonment to another, for the rape and murder of a minor in Farakka on October 13, 2024. Additional Director General West Bengal Police, Supratim Sarkar, said that the main target of the police was to submit the chargesheet as early as possible so …

Kerala High Court Suspends Sentence Of Man Accused Of Involvement In "Cutting Hand" Of Professor For Allegedly Insulting Prophet Mohammad
1 month ago

Kerala High Court Suspends Sentence Of Man Accused Of Involvement In "Cutting Hand" Of Professor For Allegedly Insulting Prophet Mohammad

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday suspended the sentence of M K Nasar who was convicted to life imprisonment by the Special Court of Trial of NIA Cases for chopping the hands of Professor T J Joseph. While suspending the sentence and granting bail to the accused, the Court observed thus: “The applicant has been undergoing incarceration, at the pre-conviction …

BJP convenor H Raja sentenced to six-month jail terms in two separate cases in TN
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP convenor H Raja sentenced to six-month jail terms in two separate cases in TN

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: BJP state convenor H Raja has been sentenced to imprisonment of six months each in two separate cases, for his derogatory comments against DMK MP Kanimozhi and threatening to raze Periyar statues the way Communist leader Lenin’s was destroyed in Tripura. Judge of the additional special court for cases relating to MP/MLAs G Jayavel pronounced the orders on Monday …

Chennai Court Sentences BJP's H Raja To 6 Months In Prison For Comments On Periyar, Kanimozhi; Suspends Sentence To Allow Filing Of Appeal
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1 month, 1 week ago

Chennai Court Sentences BJP's H Raja To 6 Months In Prison For Comments On Periyar, Kanimozhi; Suspends Sentence To Allow Filing Of Appeal

Live Law  

The Special Court for Trial of Cases Against MLAs/MPs in Chennai has sentences BJP's H Raja to 6 months imprisonment and fine for his derogatory speech against Periyar and Kanimozhi Karunanidhi. Raja had tweeted against EV Ramasamy, popularly known as Periyar saying that the Atheist leader's statues should be broken and also addressing Periyar as a caste fanatic. In 2023, …

BJP leader H Raja sentenced to six months imprisonment for derogatory comments against DMK’s Kanimozhi
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP leader H Raja sentenced to six months imprisonment for derogatory comments against DMK’s Kanimozhi

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Senior BJP leader H Raja has been sentenced to six months imprisonment in two separate cases relating to his derogatory comments against DMK MP Kanimozhi and threatening to raze down the statues of rationalist leader Periyar. Additional special court for cases relating to MP/MLAs G Jayavel pronounced the orders convicting and sentencing him in the cases registered by the …

Tamil Nadu BJP leader gets 6-month jail for remarks on Kanimozhi, Periyar statues
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu BJP leader gets 6-month jail for remarks on Kanimozhi, Periyar statues

India Today  

A special court in Tamil Nadu convicted senior BJP leader H Raja on Monday in two separate cases, one related to his remarks about Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi and another concerning his controversial comments about demolishing Periyar statues. In the case related to his comments about demolishing statues of EV Ramasamy ‘Periyar’, the court condemned Raja’s social media post …

Supreme Court Suspends Sentence Of 2 Convicts In 2003 Murder Case Of Chhattisgarh NCP Leader Ram Avatar Jaggi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Suspends Sentence Of 2 Convicts In 2003 Murder Case Of Chhattisgarh NCP Leader Ram Avatar Jaggi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended the life imprisonment of two persons who were convicted for the murder of Nationalist Congress party leader Ram Avatar Jaggi in Chhattisgarh in 2003.The Court suspended the sentence of convicts Feroz Sidhique and Abhay Goel and ordered that they be released on bail during the pendency of the appeals on terms and conditions to …

Six people get life imprisonment in Odisha for murder of RTI activist
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Six people get life imprisonment in Odisha for murder of RTI activist

Hindustan Times  

A sessions court in Ganjam district of Odisha on Monday sentenced six persons to life imprisonment for the murder of a 48-year-old RTI activist of Kandhamal district in 2019. Ganjam district and sessions judge Rupashree Choudhury sentenced Rama Narayan Nahak of Haridapadar, S Balaji Achary of Mundamari, Rasa Bihari Dash of Bandhaguda and Babulu Muni of Aska in Ganjam district, …

Accused Convicted in Caste-Based Assault Case in Srikakulam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Accused Convicted in Caste-Based Assault Case in Srikakulam

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The special court for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes has sentenced N. Mukunda Reddy to three years of imprisonment for a caste-based assault that occurred in April 2022. Phanikumar, sentencing Mukunda Reddy under Section 3 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act to three years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000. According to court …

UP man gets life term in jail for killing wife over dowry
2 months ago

UP man gets life term in jail for killing wife over dowry

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharajganj : A court in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district sentenced a man to life imprisonment after holding him guilty of murdering his wife three years ago, police said on Wednesday. Additional Sessions and Special Judge Fast Track Court Phool Chand Kushwaha on Tuesday convicted the accused Jitendra Chauhan for killing wife Preeti Chauhan after harassing her for dowry, Additional Superintendent …

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
2 months, 1 week ago

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

The Hindu  

Edappadi Palaniswami wins Kodanad defamation case The Madras High Court ordered the payment of ₹1.1 crore of defamation damages to the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami on a suit filed by him against S. Dhanapal, the brother of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s driver Kanagaraj, for having linked his name to the 2017 Kodanad estate heist-cum-murder case. …

Four CPI(M) Workers Sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment for Murder of C. Ashraf
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Four CPI(M) Workers Sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment for Murder of C. Ashraf

The Hindu  

Four CPI(M) workers have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of C. Ashraf, a CPI(M) worker from Eruvatty in Kannur, Kerala. The court convicted M. Pranu Babu alias Kuttan (34), R.V. Nidhish, alias Tutu (36), V. Shijil, alias Sheejutan (35), and K. Ujesh alias Uji (34). Meanwhile, M.R. Sreejith, alias Kothan (39) and P. Bineesh (48) were acquitted …

Palakkad Court Awards Life Imprisonment for Honour Killing of Aneesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Palakkad Court Awards Life Imprisonment for Honour Killing of Aneesh

New Indian Express  

A Kerala court has awarded life imprisonment to two individuals, including the father-in-law, for the brutal honour killing of Aneesh (27). The court found the two guilty of murdering Aneesh on Christmas Day 2020, when he was returning from work. The victim's family, belonging to a lower caste, was angered by the marriage and resisted the daughter's decision to marry …

Brutal Raping Case in Jalaun: Life Sentence for 60-Year-Old Accused
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brutal Raping Case in Jalaun: Life Sentence for 60-Year-Old Accused

Hindustan Times  

A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a 6-year-old girl in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. The verdict was delivered by a special Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO) court judge, Mohammad Quamar, following a swift trial that concluded in just three months.

Four get double life for killing Dalit over pending wage dues in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 1 week ago

Four get double life for killing Dalit over pending wage dues in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

PERAMBALUR: The special court for trial of cases under the SC/ST Act here on Monday sentenced four people to double life imprisonment for murdering a Dalit man when he demanded wages for milking their cows. According to sources, S Mani of Therani in Alathur taluk was engaged by villagers J Dhanapal, J Prabhu Kundu Prabhu, K Palanivel Kumar and P …

Four sentenced to death in 2014 caste-related murders in TN's Udappankulam
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Four sentenced to death in 2014 caste-related murders in TN's Udappankulam

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: Four persons were sentenced to death, while seven others were awarded multiple life imprisonments in connection with the murders of three SC persons in Udappankulam village near Thiruvengadam in 2014. According to prosecution, 25 persons from a caste Hindu community were accused of murdering 3 scheduled caste men — Kaliraj, Venugopal and Murugan — when they were headed towards …

First conviction under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Bihar as two get life sentence
4 months, 1 week ago

First conviction under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Bihar as two get life sentence

Hindustan Times  

In a first, two persons were sentenced to life imprisonment in Bihar under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. “To my knowledge this is the first instance of the accused of triple murder case has been given life sentence under the new BNS act in the country,” said public prosecutor of Chhapra Court, Surendra Nath Singh. The Chhapra court …

F’bad: Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 rape, murder
4 months, 2 weeks ago

F’bad: Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 rape, murder

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: A Faridabad court on Thursday sentenced a 30-year-old man to life imprisonment in connection with the November 7, 2022 rape and murder of a 34-year-old woman. A Faridabad court on Thursday sentenced a 30-year-old man to life imprisonment in connection with the November 7, 2022 rape and murder of a 34-year-old woman — a horrific case that had shocked …

Odisha: Court sentences 14 murder accused to life imprisonment after 15 years
5 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: Court sentences 14 murder accused to life imprisonment after 15 years

India TV News  

An Odisha court on Thursday convicted 14 people in a 15-year-old murder case, granting life imprisonment to them. However, two of them had already died and hence Additional District Judge Pradeep Kumar Samal sentenced life imprisonment to 14 convicts. Accused attacked deceased while he was asleep Speaking over the sentence, public prosecutor Brundaban Nayak said while two accused persons have …

Kerala High Court Commutes Death Sentence Of Man For Murdering 3 & 7 Yr-Old Nephews, Imposes 30-Yr Rigorous Imprisonment Sentence
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Commutes Death Sentence Of Man For Murdering 3 & 7 Yr-Old Nephews, Imposes 30-Yr Rigorous Imprisonment Sentence

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has commuted the death penalty imposed upon Thomas Chacko alias Shibu to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment without remission for murdering his nephews aged 3 and 7. observed that Constitutional Courts have the power to substitute the death penalty imposed by the Trial Court to imprisonment for a fixed term without remission in appropriate cases. Taking …

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Supreme Court seeks reply of convicts on Delhi Police’s pleas against bail
6 months, 1 week ago

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Supreme Court seeks reply of convicts on Delhi Police’s pleas against bail

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 8 agreed to examine the pleas filed by Delhi Police challenging the high court's order granting bail to four convicts, who were sentenced to life imprisonment in the murder case of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan. A bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice on the four pleas filed by Delhi …

Dr. Subbiah murder case | Madras High Court sets aside death sentence imposed on seven, and life sentence imposed on two others
7 months ago

Dr. Subbiah murder case | Madras High Court sets aside death sentence imposed on seven, and life sentence imposed on two others

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Friday, June 14, 2024, set aside the conviction and death sentence imposed by a trial court on seven individuals as well as the life sentence imposed on two others, in connection with the 2013 sensational murder of neurosurgeon S.D. Ramesh and Sunder Mohan allowed the nine criminal appeals and acquitted the appellants P. Ponnusamy, his …

17 years on, three get life in jail for murdering nephew in Greater Noida
7 months ago

17 years on, three get life in jail for murdering nephew in Greater Noida

Hindustan Times  

A sessions court in Surajpur, Greater Noida, convicted three men for the murder of their 21-year-old nephew in village Kherli of Dankaur, which took place about 17 years ago, prosecution officials said on Tuesday. Rajesh Kumar Mishra, additional district sessions judge, on Monday relied on the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses and medical evidence and convicted the three persons. {{^userSubscribed}} …

Kerala HC upholds death sentence in 2016 rape and murder of law student
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala HC upholds death sentence in 2016 rape and murder of law student

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala high court on Monday upheld the death sentence given by a trial court to Muhammed Ameer ul-Islam, the lone convict in the 2016 rape and murder of a 30-year-old law student in Ernakulam district of the state. Kerala HC upholds death sentence in 2016 rape and murder of law student The accused, then 22 years old and a …

Created Fear & Vulnerability Amongst Women, Had Profound Impact On Society: Kerala High Court Confirms Death Sentence Of Man Convicted Of Brutal Rape-Murder
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Created Fear & Vulnerability Amongst Women, Had Profound Impact On Society: Kerala High Court Confirms Death Sentence Of Man Convicted Of Brutal Rape-Murder

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today confirmed the death sentence imposed upon Muhammed Ameer-Ul Islam, a migrant labourer from Assam for committing the rape and murder of a law student in Perumbavoor on April 28, 2016. It said, “The Court stated that the brutality committed by the accused on the body of the victim to cause her death can only be …

Kerala High Court upholds death sentence of a convict in law student rape and murder case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court upholds death sentence of a convict in law student rape and murder case

India TV News  

The Kerala High Court on Monday upheld the death sentence for Ameerul Islam, convicted in the 2016 rape and murder of a 30-year-old Dalit law student in Perumbavoor. The high court dismissed Islam's appeal against the sessions court verdict and confirmed the capital punishment. The court had said that the confirmation of the capital punishment was also made based on …

Kerala: Life imprisonment for Shyamjith in Vishnupriya murder case
8 months ago

Kerala: Life imprisonment for Shyamjith in Vishnupriya murder case

New Indian Express  

KANNUR: The Thalassery Additional District Court on Monday awarded life sentence to M Shyamjith in the Vishnupriya murder case. Moreover, Justice AV Mrudula sentenced the convict to ten years imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 2 lakh for house-trespass in order to kill Vishnupriya. Vishnupriya was engaged on a video call with her male friend when Shyamjith barged into …

[Vishnupriya Murder Case] Kerala Court Finds Man Guilty Of Murdering Woman For Breaking Relationship
8 months ago

[Vishnupriya Murder Case] Kerala Court Finds Man Guilty Of Murdering Woman For Breaking Relationship

Live Law  

A Kerala court has convicted Shyamjith for the murder of Vishnupriya on October 22, 2022, at her residence in Panoor, Kannur District. Additional District Judge I, Thalaserry, A V Mridula found Shyamjith guilty of murder. Shyamjith entered the victim's house after making sure that no one was in the house and stabbed her multiple times using a knife and hammer …

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: The story so far
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: The story so far

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 22 issued notice in a petition filed by Madhavi Vishwanathan, mother of murdered television journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, against the bail granted to four men convicted in the case. In February, the Delhi High Court granted bail to convicts — Ravi Kapoor, Amit Shukla, Baljeet Malik and Ajay Kumar during the pendency of their appeals against …

Kerala High Court Declines To Suspend Execution Of Monson Mavunkal's Life Sentence For Sexually Abusing Employee's Minor Daughter
9 months ago

Kerala High Court Declines To Suspend Execution Of Monson Mavunkal's Life Sentence For Sexually Abusing Employee's Minor Daughter

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea by Monson Mavunkal to suspend the execution of his life imprisonment sentence passed by the trial court in a sexual assault case.“It is to be noted that the petitioner has been awarded the imprisonment for life on three different counts by the learned Additional Sessions Judge. The Kerala High Court has dismissed …

[Sunil Babu Gang Rivalry Murder] Kerala High Court Upholds Life Sentence Of Four Accused For Murder, Acquits Other Accused
9 months, 2 weeks ago

[Sunil Babu Gang Rivalry Murder] Kerala High Court Upholds Life Sentence Of Four Accused For Murder, Acquits Other Accused

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court upheld rigorous life imprisonment imposed upon four accuseds 1 to 4 for the offence of murder of CITU worker Sunil Babu due to gang rivalry. The Court also set aside the conviction of rigorous life imprisonment imposed upon accuseds 5 to 8 for criminal conspiracy to murder due to lack of evidence. It also set aside …

Mukhtar Ansari, gangster-turned-politician, sentenced to life imprisonment in 36-year-old case
10 months ago

Mukhtar Ansari, gangster-turned-politician, sentenced to life imprisonment in 36-year-old case

Hindustan Times  

Mukhtar Ansari was on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment in a 36-year-old fake arms licence case by a special MP/MLA court in Varanasi. After hearing the matter, MP/MLA court of Special Judge Avnish Gautam convicted Mukhtar guilty in the case under section 428, 467, 468, 120B of the Indian Penal Code and section 30 of the Arms Act, Singh said. …

Five get death penalty for ex-block chairman murder
10 months, 1 week ago

Five get death penalty for ex-block chairman murder

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: A court of the additional district and sessions judge, Anandapur on Wednesday sentenced five persons to death for the brutal murder of former block chairman, Ramachandra Behera of Dhakota village, in March 2019. The judge convicted the accused Ajit Kumar Prusty, Sanjeev Kumar Prusty, Arun Prusty and his brother Alekha Prusty, and Purna Chandra Boitei under sections 302, 120B, …

Murder Accused Shot Dead In UP's Bijnor Court: High Court Issues Notice On Delhi Police's Plea Against NHRC Order Casting Aspersions On It
10 months, 1 week ago

Murder Accused Shot Dead In UP's Bijnor Court: High Court Issues Notice On Delhi Police's Plea Against NHRC Order Casting Aspersions On It

Live Law  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging the order passed by the National Human Rights Commission casting aspersions on it over the alleged failure and negligence in carrying out its duty over an incident where a murder accused, lodged in city's Tihar jail, was taken to a court in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor and was shot dead …

Kerala Man sentenced to 51yrs imprisonment for rape of minor stepdaughter
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Man sentenced to 51yrs imprisonment for rape of minor stepdaughter

New Indian Express  

IDUKKI: A Kerala court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a 40-year-old man to a cumulative 51 years imprisonment for the rape of his then 17-year-old stepdaughter in 2018 at their residence in Munnar here. Devikulam Fast Track Special Court judge Sirajudheen P A sentenced the accused to varying jail terms for offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences …

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