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Sole Witness's Testimony Can Form Basis Of Conviction And Sentence If It Is Wholly Reliable: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms
4 hours, 29 minutes ago

Sole Witness's Testimony Can Form Basis Of Conviction And Sentence If It Is Wholly Reliable: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms

Live Law  

In a recent judgement, the Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that a conviction and sentence can be based on the testimony of a solitary witness if it inspires confidence and is wholly reliable. Finding weight in the argument advanced on behalf of the appellants, the division bench of Justice Ananda Sen and Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary observed, “I find weight …

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Whether A Word Or Sentence Would Outrage Woman's Modesty Would Depend On Her Background: Delhi High Court
7 hours, 44 minutes ago

Whether A Word Or Sentence Would Outrage Woman's Modesty Would Depend On Her Background: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently ruled that whether a word or sentence outrages a woman's modesty would depend on the background from which she has and the circumstances surrounding her. “Modesty is an attribute associated with female human beings as a class and whether a particular sentence or word would outrage the modesty of the woman would depend upon …

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Police raid former president Bouterse’s home amid fugitive hunt
15 hours, 14 minutes ago

Police raid former president Bouterse’s home amid fugitive hunt

NL Times  

Police raided the home of former Surinamese president and military leader Desi Bouterse in Leonsberg as part of an operation to enforce his conviction in the December Murders case. Dubbed “Operation Kerstbrood,” the raid was part of a broader effort to locate Bouterse, who has been on the run for nearly a year following his 20-year prison sentence for the …

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'Death Penalty Not Warranted': Chhattisgarh HC Commutes Capital Sentence Awarded To Man For Murder Of Wife & Three Minor Children
2 days, 10 hours ago

'Death Penalty Not Warranted': Chhattisgarh HC Commutes Capital Sentence Awarded To Man For Murder Of Wife & Three Minor Children

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently commuted the extreme sentence of death awarded by a Sessions Court to a man who was found guilty for commission of murder of his wife and three minor children. While finding the crime to be heinous but not 'rarest of rare', the Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Singh and Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad …

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Missouri governor commutes sentence of white police officer convicted of fatally shooting Black man
2 days, 16 hours ago

Missouri governor commutes sentence of white police officer convicted of fatally shooting Black man

Associated Press  

— A white former Kansas City police officer who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man was released from prison Friday after Missouri’s governor commuted his sentence to parole. Johnson said in a statement that DeValkenaere had an outstanding record of service, adding: “While we strongly maintain that Eric is completely innocent, even those …

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Tennessee’s GOP governor is pardoning 43 more people. He stresses it’s not like what Biden did
2 days, 18 hours ago

Tennessee’s GOP governor is pardoning 43 more people. He stresses it’s not like what Biden did

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Friday announced he is pardoning 43 people who have served out their sentences, stressing that his actions are “very different” than President Joe Biden’s recent wave of commutations. But this time around, Lee specifically noted that he chose not to shorten any sentences — known as commutations — in his yearly …

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A Minnesota man whose juvenile murder sentence was commuted to remain jailed amid appeal in new case
3 days, 15 hours ago

A Minnesota man whose juvenile murder sentence was commuted to remain jailed amid appeal in new case

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man yelled “Y’all don’t stop fighting” to his supporters after a judge decided Thursday not to free him from custody as he appeals his conviction in a gun and drug case that drew attention because it followed the commutation of his life sentence in a high-profile murder case. Senior Assistant County Attorney Cheri Townsend said the …

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Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened?
3 days, 15 hours ago

Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened?

Al Jazeera  

Investigators in France have reopened old cases, investigating Dominique Pelicot for rape and murder in the 1990s. Thierry Parisis, 54, was found guilty of aggravated rape and sentenced to eight years., 54, was found guilty of aggravated rape and sentenced to eight years. He was found guilty of aggravated rape and sentenced to 15 years – the longest sentence among …

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Computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto avoids jail for contempt of court after breaching a High Court order
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3 days, 23 hours ago

Computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto avoids jail for contempt of court after breaching a High Court order

Daily Mail  

A computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto has been handed a suspended sentence for contempt of court after breaching a court order. Dr Craig Wright lost a legal battle against Crypto Open Patent Alliance, a non-profit group including cryptocurrency firms, earlier this year over claims he was the man behind the pseudonym. In March, a …

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Real Housewives star Karen Huger faces two-year prison sentence after DUI conviction
3 days, 23 hours ago

Real Housewives star Karen Huger faces two-year prison sentence after DUI conviction

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger has been convicted …

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Continued Detention Of Saudi Born "Rohingya Refugee" In Jail Despite Completion Of Sentence Violates Article 21: Madhya Pradesh High Court
5 days, 8 hours ago

Continued Detention Of Saudi Born "Rohingya Refugee" In Jail Despite Completion Of Sentence Violates Article 21: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

While considering the case of a man–born in Saudi Arabia and claiming to be a Rohingya refugee–the Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court said that his detention in the city's Central jail after completion of his sentence for allegedly having a foreign passport violated his right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The District Collector, …

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Mary Jane Veloso, Filipina nearly executed in Indonesia, arrives home
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Mary Jane Veloso, Filipina nearly executed in Indonesia, arrives home

Al Jazeera  

Mother of two, who became a poster child for anti-trafficking groups, now awaits potential pardon in a Manila prison. Mary Jane Veloso, 39, landed at Manila airport early on Wednesday following a repatriation deal between the two countries that eliminated the threat of her execution, as the Philippines has long abolished the death penalty. She flew home without handcuffs alongside …

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Life Sentence for Telangana Man in 2014 Minor Rape and Murder Case
5 days, 19 hours ago

Life Sentence for Telangana Man in 2014 Minor Rape and Murder Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Ten years after a minor girl was raped and killed, the accused was convicted and given a life imprisonment at Rangareddy district court on Tuesday. Vanasthalipuram police received a missing case in the first week of January by the deceased's mother mentioning two suspects. His questioning revealed that the girl was staying with Koteshwaramma, her aunt and the accused …

MAGA rioter gets into 'shouting match' with judge — and gets hit with big sentence: report
5 days, 21 hours ago

MAGA rioter gets into 'shouting match' with judge — and gets hit with big sentence: report

Raw Story  

A Trump supporter who was found guilty of assaulting police at the January 6th, 2021 riots at the United States Capitol building reportedly got into a "shouting match" with a judge on Tuesday shortly before he was hit with a hefty prison sentence. As reported by Politico's Kyle Cheney on Bluesky, Judge Reggie Walton sentenced Capitol rioter Michael Bradley to …

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The ‘lenient’ sentence given to Nigel Farage’s milkshake assailant is a propaganda gift
5 days, 22 hours ago

The ‘lenient’ sentence given to Nigel Farage’s milkshake assailant is a propaganda gift

The Independent  

During this year’s election campaign, Victoria Thomas Bowen threw a banana milkshake at Nigel Farage, a parliamentary candidate, for which she received a suspended sentence. It very much looks like lenient treatment for someone who told police officers that she opposed Farage’s “political views”, and a ton of bricks for a Leave voter who shouted “Respect the vote!” as he …

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Man shows no emotion as he’s sentenced to death for executing five women in a bank
6 days ago

Man shows no emotion as he’s sentenced to death for executing five women in a bank

The Independent  

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'Possibility Of Reformation Can't Be Ruled Out': Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Man Convicted For Murder & Sexual Assault Of 4 Year Old
6 days ago

'Possibility Of Reformation Can't Be Ruled Out': Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Man Convicted For Murder & Sexual Assault Of 4 Year Old

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, considering the possibility of reformation as per behavioural and mental assessment reports, converted the death penalty of a convict guilty of sexual assault and murder of a 4-year-old child, to an imprisonment sentence. The Court thus concluded that the failure of any explanation on the part of the accused adds to the chain of circumstances …

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Sara Sharif's father, stepmother jailed for life for her murder
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6 days, 2 hours ago

Sara Sharif's father, stepmother jailed for life for her murder

Firstpost  

Urfan Sharif, Sara’s father, has been sentenced to life in prison for her murder, with a minimum term of 40 years and her stepmother, Beinash Batool, also received a life sentence for the same crime, with a minimum term of 33 years, according to a report 10-year-old Sara Sharif was found dead in her home in Britain. AP File Urfan …

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China executes former Communist Party official in £324m corruption case
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6 days, 3 hours ago

China executes former Communist Party official in £324m corruption case

The Independent  

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UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter
6 days, 4 hours ago

UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter

Raw Story  

A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a case which shocked the UK. Urfan Sharif and Sara's stepmother, Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty last week after a 10-week trial at the Old Bailey in London. There has been anger in …

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US deports Mexico drug kingpin Guillen back home after 25-year sentence in American prison – Firstpost
6 days, 9 hours ago

US deports Mexico drug kingpin Guillen back home after 25-year sentence in American prison – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Cardenas Guillen was captured in 2003 and extradited four years later to the United States, where he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, money laundering and extortion U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement police officers hold drug lord Osiel Cardenas Guillen, who was deported and handed to Mexican authorities in Tijuana. Reuters Mexican drug kingpin Osiel Cardenas Guillen, former leader of the …

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Man sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women travel to give birth in the US
6 days, 19 hours ago

Man sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women travel to give birth in the US

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A California man was sentenced Monday to nearly 3 1/2 years in prison for running an extensive business that helped pregnant Chinese women travel to the United States to deliver babies who would automatically have American citizenship. U.S. authorities said USA Happy Baby helped several hundred women travel from China to give birth to U.S.-citizen babies between …

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'Wicked' UK man gets life sentence for raping vulnerable woman 'again and again' till she died
1 week, 1 day ago

'Wicked' UK man gets life sentence for raping vulnerable woman 'again and again' till she died

India Today  

A UK man has been jailed for life after being convicted for a horrific 2021 rape case of a health worker, whom he sexually assaulted "again and again" until she passed away. According to a report in UK-based Mirror, Mohamed Iidow repeatedly raped Natalie Shotter, 37, while she was passed out on a bench in a park in West London …

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10 years after being arrested, Zambian national gets imprisoned for 10 more
1 week, 1 day ago

10 years after being arrested, Zambian national gets imprisoned for 10 more

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: 10 years after a Zambian national was arrested from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, a special court on Thursday sentenced her to 10 years of imprisonment. 10 years after being arrested, Zambian national gets imprisoned for 10 more On January 21, 2014, the Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs were alerted by a sniffer dog and intercepted Joyce …

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