[Sister Abhaya Murder Case] Convicts Back In Jail After Parole: State Informs Kerala High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

[Sister Abhaya Murder Case] Convicts Back In Jail After Parole: State Informs Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The State informed the Kerala High Court on Monday that the convicts in the Sister Abhaya murder case, namely Fr. Thomas Kottur and Sister Sefi, have returned to jail after parole.The Division Bench was hearing a plea filed by a Human Rights Activist challenging the order releasing the convicts on parole, alleging that such a move was illegal. The Division Bench was hearing a plea filed by a Human Rights Activist challenging the order releasing the convicts on parole, alleging that such a move was illegal. After a prolonged investigation, the Special Court had found Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy guilty of murder and sentenced both the accused to life imprisonment among other penalties by an order dated 23rd December 2020.

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Kerala HC acquits second accused in rape and murder of woman and daughter in Kumily
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sister Abhaya Murder Case: Virginity Test of Accused in Custody Unconstitutional, Rules Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Sister Abhaya Murder Case: Virginity Test of Accused in Custody Unconstitutional, Rules Delhi High Court

News 18  

The Delhi High Court ruled on Tuesday that the virginity test of an accused during investigation is unconstitutional. The court declared unconstitutional the virginity test conducted on Sister Steffi – the accused in the Sister Abhaya Murder Case in Kerala. “It is declared that the virginity test conducted on a female detainee, accused under investigation, or in custody, whether judicial …

BREAKING| 'Virginity Test On Accused Unconstitutional': Delhi High Court Allows Sister Sephy To Seek Compensation
2 years, 1 month ago

BREAKING| 'Virginity Test On Accused Unconstitutional': Delhi High Court Allows Sister Sephy To Seek Compensation

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday held that the virginity test conducted on Sister Sephy in the 1992 Sister Abhaya murder case is unconstitutional. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that the virginity test conducted on an accused during investigation, whether in judicial or police custody, is unconstitutional as being in violation of Article 21 of Constitution of India. Underscoring that …

Sister Abhaya murder case: Virginity test unconstitutional, says Delhi HC
2 years, 1 month ago

Sister Abhaya murder case: Virginity test unconstitutional, says Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

The virginity test conducted on a female detainee or accused under investigation whether in judicial or police custody is unconstitutional, the Delhi high court said on Tuesday. While holding the virginity test conducted on Sister Sephy, convicted for the murder of Sister Abhaya in 1992 in Kerala, as unconstitutional, justice Swarn Kanta Sharma said the basic dignity of a person …

Sister Abhaya Murder Case : Kerala High Court Raises Prima Facie Doubts At Witness Statements While Suspending Convicts' Sentence
2 years, 9 months ago

Sister Abhaya Murder Case : Kerala High Court Raises Prima Facie Doubts At Witness Statements While Suspending Convicts' Sentence

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted bail to convicts Sister Sephy and Father Thomas Kottoor as an interim measure, suspending their sentence till the disposal of the appeal in the 1992 Sister Abhaya murder case. ".A3 is not on trial for her loose morals or character flaws", the High Court said. On the evidence of doctor regarding ante-mortem injuries …

Convicts Sentenced to Life in Abhaya Murder Case, Granted Bail by Kerala HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Convicts Sentenced to Life in Abhaya Murder Case, Granted Bail by Kerala HC

News 18  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted bail to a Catholic priest and a nun convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 21-year old Sister Abhaya, whose body was found in the well of a convent in Kottayam in 1992. The order came in an application seeking bail filed by them in their respective appeals challenging their …

Nun and priest get bail in Sister Abhaya murder case
2 years, 9 months ago

Nun and priest get bail in Sister Abhaya murder case

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala high court on Thursday granted bail to a Catholic priest and a nun who were sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of 19-year-old sister Abhaya, whose body was found inside a well at a convent in Kottayam in 1992. Father Thomas Kotoor and sister Sefi were convicted and awarded life imprisonment by a special court …

"When Public Opinion Influences Investigation Its Very Course Gets Diverted With Exasperating Results": Kerala HC Acquits Accused In Rape And Murder Of Tribal Woman
3 years, 8 months ago

"When Public Opinion Influences Investigation Its Very Course Gets Diverted With Exasperating Results": Kerala HC Acquits Accused In Rape And Murder Of Tribal Woman

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently acquitted two individuals, Mani and Rajan, life convicts in the rape and murder of a tribal woman that occurred on 30th May 2005.A Division Bench comprising Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Ziyad Rahman AA observed that 'when public opinion influences an investigation, its very course gets diverted with exasperating' results'.A tribal woman was raped. …

Sister Abhaya Murder Case : Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea Challenging Parole Granted To Convicts
3 years, 8 months ago

Sister Abhaya Murder Case : Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea Challenging Parole Granted To Convicts

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday asked the State to file a statement while hearing the petition seeking immediate withdrawal of parole granted to the convicts in the Sister Abhaya murder case. The Division Bench of Justices K. Vinod Chandran and Ziyad Rahman A.A while issuing notice, sought the response of the concerned authorities in the matter. The writ petition …

Sister Abhaya Case: Plea Before Kerala High Court Challenging Order Granting Parole To Convicts Filed
3 years, 8 months ago

Sister Abhaya Case: Plea Before Kerala High Court Challenging Order Granting Parole To Convicts Filed

Live Law  

A writ petition has been filed in the Kerala High Court challenging the order releasing the convicts in the Sister Abhaya murder case on parole, alleging that such a move was illegal. After a prolonged investigation, the Special Court had found Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy guilty of murder and sentenced both the accused to life imprisonment among other …

Row over parole to Abhaya case convicts, activist moves HC
3 years, 8 months ago

Row over parole to Abhaya case convicts, activist moves HC

Hindustan Times  

Human rights activist Jomon Puthanpurakkal on Thursday moved the Kerala High Court questioning the parole granted to two life-term convicts in Sister Abhaya murder case, Father Thomas Kotoor and Sister Sefi. Row over parole to Abhaya case convicts, activist moves HC The prisons department had released over 1500 prisoners, including two life-term convicts, as part of its efforts to decongest …

CBI takes over 2017 rape and murder case of two minor Kerala sisters
3 years, 11 months ago

CBI takes over 2017 rape and murder case of two minor Kerala sisters

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe of the rape and suicide case of two minor sisters from the Kerala Police, officials said on Thursday. During its probe, the Walayar Police had lodged two separate FIRs against four accused, however, the prime accused were acquitted by a special court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. …

Sister Abhaya Murder Case: Convicted Nun Moves Kerala HC Seeking Suspension of Sentence
4 years, 1 month ago

Sister Abhaya Murder Case: Convicted Nun Moves Kerala HC Seeking Suspension of Sentence

News 18  

A nun convicted in the Sister Abhaya murder case moved the Kerala High Court on Thursday, seeking to suspend the sentence pending disposal of the appeal filed against the verdict of the Special CBI court, Thiruvananthapuram, awarding her life sentence. In its December 23 judgment, the CBI special court had awarded double life sentence to Father Kottoor and imposed a …

Abhaya Murder Case: Kerala High Court Admits Appeal Filed By Accused Father Kottoor, Issues Notice To CBI
4 years, 2 months ago

Abhaya Murder Case: Kerala High Court Admits Appeal Filed By Accused Father Kottoor, Issues Notice To CBI

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has admitted the appeal filed by Father Thomas Kottoor against his conviction and sentence in the murder of Sister Abhaya in 1992.A division bench comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and M R Anitha has issued notice to CBIKottoor was sentenced to life by the Special CBI Court, Thiruvnanathapuram on December 23.He argues in the appeal that …

Sister Abhaya Case : Kerala High Court To Consider Fr Thomas Kottoor's Appeal Tomorrow
4 years, 2 months ago

Sister Abhaya Case : Kerala High Court To Consider Fr Thomas Kottoor's Appeal Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court will consider for admission tomorrow the appeal filed by Father Thomas Kottoor against his sentence and conviction for the murder of Sister Abhaya in 1992.The criminal appeal is listed before a division bench comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and M R Anitha tomorrow.Kottoor, who was sentenced to life by the Special CBI Court, Thiruvnanathapuram on December …

Sister Abhaya case | Priest, nun, and the murder of a witness
4 years, 2 months ago

Sister Abhaya case | Priest, nun, and the murder of a witness

The Hindu  

Seated between two plainclothesmen, Father Thomas Kottoor, a 71-year-old Catholic priest, looked out of the window of the police vehicle. Sister Abhaya case | Crime Branch destroyed evidence: CBI Later, the Kochi unit of the CBI took over the case from the Delhi unit and filed one more report, in 2005, reiterating the request to close the case as an …

'Fascinatingly Bizarre' : CBI Court Remarks On Harish Salve Representing Poorly-Paid Convent Cook In Abhaya Case
4 years, 3 months ago

'Fascinatingly Bizarre' : CBI Court Remarks On Harish Salve Representing Poorly-Paid Convent Cook In Abhaya Case

Live Law  

In the judgment in the Sister Abhaya murder case, the Special CBI Court has termed it 'fascinatingly bizarre' that one of the witnesses in the case, the poorly paid convent cook Achamma, had carried out 'highly expensive litigation' in far away New Delhi to challenge the constitutional validity of narco-analysis test.The Court described it as a "fascinatingly bizarre" fact as …

Allegations Against Priest and Nun in Sister Abhaya's Murder Case 'Unbelievable', Says Church
4 years, 3 months ago

Allegations Against Priest and Nun in Sister Abhaya's Murder Case 'Unbelievable', Says Church

News 18  

The Knanaya Catholic Church on Wednesday termed as ‘unbelievable’, the allegations against its priest and a nun, convicted of murder by a CBI court in the Sister Abhaya case, as it said they have the right to go for an appeal and prove their ‘innocence.’ The Kottayam diocese of the church, however, said it accepted the verdict of the court, …

Sister Abhaya Case : 17 Circumstances Which Led CBI Court To Convict Father Thomas Kottoor & Sister Sephy
4 years, 3 months ago

Sister Abhaya Case : 17 Circumstances Which Led CBI Court To Convict Father Thomas Kottoor & Sister Sephy

Live Law  

A special CBI Court at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment Father Thomas M Kottoor and Sister Sephy, a priest and a nun of the Catholic church respectively, for the murder of Sister Abhaya 28 years ago.Special CBI Judge K Sanilkumar found Kottoor and Sephy guilty of murder accepting the case of the Central Bureau of Investigation that Sister …

Catholic priest, nun sentenced to life in Sister Abhaya murder case; duo to serve seven years for evidence tampering
4 years, 3 months ago

Catholic priest, nun sentenced to life in Sister Abhaya murder case; duo to serve seven years for evidence tampering

Firstpost  

The court, on Tuesday, had found the two guilty of the murder of Sister Abhaya, who was found dead in a well in St Pius Convent in Kottayam in Kerala in 1992 Thiruvananthapuram: A CBI special court in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to the catholic priest and nun, who were found guilty of the murder of Sister Abhaya …

Sister Abhaya murder case: Priest, nun sentenced to life imprisonment by CBI court
4 years, 3 months ago

Sister Abhaya murder case: Priest, nun sentenced to life imprisonment by CBI court

India TV News  

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday sentenced a priest and a nun to life imrisonment in connection with Sister Abhaya murder case. The special CBI court sentenced accused Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy to life term holding them responsible for the murder of 19-year-old nun Abhaya in 1992. The court had on Tuesday found …

Kerala: Catholic priest, nun sentenced to life in Sister Abhaya murder case
4 years, 3 months ago

Kerala: Catholic priest, nun sentenced to life in Sister Abhaya murder case

India TV News  

A CBI special court on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment the catholic priest and nun, who were found guilty of the murder of Sister Abhaya 28 years ago in Kottayam. Special CBI Judge K Sanal Kumar pronounced the sentence against two accused-- Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy, and slapped a fine of Rs five lakh on each of them. …

Sister Abhaya Murder: Kerala priest, nun get life imprisonment
4 years, 3 months ago

Sister Abhaya Murder: Kerala priest, nun get life imprisonment

Hindustan Times  

A special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday sentenced Father Thomas Kotoor and Sister Sephy to life imprisonment for murdering Sister Abhaya, who was found dead in a well at Pious X Convent of the Knanaya Catholic order in Kottayam in March 1992. Sister Sephy, who was pronounced guilty by a CBI court in the Sister Abhaya …

28 Years After Murder of Kerala's Sister Abhaya, Accused Priest, Nun Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
4 years, 3 months ago

28 Years After Murder of Kerala's Sister Abhaya, Accused Priest, Nun Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

News 18  

The two prime accused found guilty of killing teenaged nun Sister Abhaya have been sentenced to life imprisonment, almost 28 years after the gruesome murder shook the country. The state police had initially concluded Sister Abhaya, a student of Kottayam’s BCM College, and a member of the Knanaya Catholic community died by suicide on March 27, 1992. The accused had …

BREAKING -Sister Abhaya Case : CBI Court Sentences Priest, Nun To Life Imprisonment For Murder
4 years, 3 months ago

BREAKING -Sister Abhaya Case : CBI Court Sentences Priest, Nun To Life Imprisonment For Murder

Live Law  

A special CBI Court at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment Father Thomas M Kottoor and Sister Sephy, a priest and a nun of the Catholic church respectively, for the murder of Sister Abhaya 28 years ago.The culprits were also imposed a fine of Rupees 5 lakh each under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. A special CBI …

Sister Abhaya gets justice after 28 years. Read details of the case
4 years, 3 months ago

Sister Abhaya gets justice after 28 years. Read details of the case

Op India  

‘Justice delayed is just denied’ but for family members of Sister Abhaya, whose life came to a tragic end at the tender age of 19, it is a day of relief. The Breakthrough in the Sister Abhaya case By 2008, the CBI had filed for the closure of the case four times due to lack of evidence. Following the tests, …

28 Yrs Later, Father, Nun Found Guilty in Murder of Sister Abhaya
4 years, 3 months ago

28 Yrs Later, Father, Nun Found Guilty in Murder of Sister Abhaya

The Quint  

January 1993: Kerala crime branch closed the case reporting it was a case of suicide. March 1993: Human Rights activist Jomon Puthenpurackal filed a petition. December 2008: In its third report, the CBI told a court in Ernakulam that it was a murder and arrested three accused – Catholic priests, Father Thomas Kottoor and Father Jose Poothrukayil, and a nun, …

28 Years After Murder of Kerala's Sister Abhaya, CBI Court Holds Priest, Nun Guilty of Crime
4 years, 3 months ago

28 Years After Murder of Kerala's Sister Abhaya, CBI Court Holds Priest, Nun Guilty of Crime

News 18  

A CBI court in Thiruvanathapuram has found two people guilty of the murder of Sister Abhaya, 28 years after the crime. Another accused, Father Jose Poothrikkayil was discharged in March 2018 by CBI court following his discharge plea. The prosecution case is that the accused struck a fatal blow to Sister Abhaya’s head with a blunt object after she saw …

Sister Abhaya Case : After 28 Years, CBI Court Finds Priest & Nun Guilty Of Murder
4 years, 3 months ago

Sister Abhaya Case : After 28 Years, CBI Court Finds Priest & Nun Guilty Of Murder

Live Law  

In the 28 year old Sister Abhaya murder case, a court in Kerala pronounced a guilty verdict on Monday.A Special CBI Court in Thiruvananthapuram found Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy, a priest and nun of the Catholic Church respectively, guilty of murder in the case.The details of the reasoning and the findings of the court will be known after …

Kerala's Sister Abhaya murder case accused found guilty after 28 years
4 years, 3 months ago

Kerala's Sister Abhaya murder case accused found guilty after 28 years

India Today  

The two accused in the Sister Abhaya murder case in Kerala have been found guilty by a special CBI court. The CBI special court in Thiruvanathapuram has now said that Father Thomas Kottur and Sister Sephy are accused persons in the case. As the court insisted on a re-investigation, the CBI finally arrested Father Thomas Kottur, Jose Puthrikayil and Sister …

28 Years After Murder of Kerala's Sister Abhaya, CBI Court Verdict Expected Today
4 years, 3 months ago

28 Years After Murder of Kerala's Sister Abhaya, CBI Court Verdict Expected Today

News 18  

The verdict in the sister Abhaya murder case, which had shaken the conscience of Kerala, is expected on Tuesday after almost 28 years. The second accused, father Jose Poothrikkayil, was discharged in March 2018 by CBI court following his plea. The accused had struck a fatal blow to sister Abhaya’s head with a blunt object when she entered the kitchen …

Disheartening To Note Criminal Proceedings Of A Crime Of 1992 Is Yet To Attain Finality: Kerala HC Directs Sister Abhaya Murder Case Trial On A Day To Day Basis [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Disheartening To Note Criminal Proceedings Of A Crime Of 1992 Is Yet To Attain Finality: Kerala HC Directs Sister Abhaya Murder Case Trial On A Day To Day Basis [Read Order]

Live Law  

It is disheartening to note that criminal proceedings pertaining to a crime of 1992 is yet to attain finality, whether it be by reason of providence or design, the Kerala High Court remarked while disposing a petition filed by the accused in Sister Abhaya Murder Case.Justice VG Arun directed the Special Court to reschedule the Trial to the nearest possible …

6 murders over 14 years: The Kerala housewife who killed her family for money
5 years, 5 months ago

6 murders over 14 years: The Kerala housewife who killed her family for money

India Today  

Kerala Police Crime Branch has solved the case of serial deaths in a Catholic family in Kozhikode district between 2002 and 2016. Eight years after her husband's death following consumption of cyanide-laced food, a woman and two others were arrested on Saturday, and investigations into the death of five others of the family were on, police said. Kerala Police detained …

Trial finally begins in 27-year-old Abhaya murder case
5 years, 8 months ago

Trial finally begins in 27-year-old Abhaya murder case

The Quint  

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 The trial in the 27-year-old Sister Abhaya murder case finally began at the CBI special court here on Thursday. Facing trial in this notorious case are Catholic priest Thomas M. Kottur, the first accused and a nun, Seffi, who is the third accused. The second accused in the case, another Catholic priest Jose Poothrikkayil, however, was discharged …

SC Stays Execution Of Death Sentence In A 9 Year Old Girl Rape And Murder Case [Read Order]
6 years, 6 months ago

SC Stays Execution Of Death Sentence In A 9 Year Old Girl Rape And Murder Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

“She expected him to behave to her like a father. He smothered her, prevented her from crying, raped her and in the process committed murder.”The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, stayed the execution of death penalty of a man accused of rape and murder Of 9-Yr-Old Girl.The Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra granted leave in the …

Kerala rape case: More arrests to be made
12 years, 4 months ago

Kerala rape case: More arrests to be made

Firstpost  

After arresting the father, brother and an uncle for the rape of a 13-year-old in Kerala, police say more people may be taken into custody. **Kannur :**After arresting the father, brother and an uncle for the rape of a 13-year-old in Kerala, police say more people may be taken into custody. The girl would have met a horrid fate, like …

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