HC Sets Aside Death Penalty, Orders Fresh Trial in Rape-Murder
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned a death sentence and directed a retrial from the Section 313 stage in a rape and murder case, citing procedural lapses.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned a death sentence and directed a retrial from the Section 313 stage in a rape and murder case, citing procedural lapses.
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes conviction in 2020 Jhajjar case citing procedural flaws. Court directs sessions court to re-examine evidence properly.
Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan cites alcohol consumption and online vulgarity as key factors behind rape incidents. He calls for strictest laws and public execution of culprits.
A Rajkot trial court delivers death sentence to a 32-year-old man for raping a seven-year-old girl, completing conviction within 40 days of the crime.
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A Bahraich sessions court sentences Anoop Verma to death for the ritual murder of his 10-year-old cousin. The crime was termed 'rarest of rare'. Read the full details of the shocking case.
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A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
A Bargarh court sentences a 21-year-old man to death for the 2024 rape and murder of a six-year-old girl. The swift trial under BNS and POCSO Act sets a legal precedent. Read the full details.
Bargarh court sentences Prashanta Bag to death for the 2024 rape and killing of a minor. The swift trial saw 37 witnesses. Family gets Rs 15 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
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