13 Get Life for Lynching in Murshidabad Over Waqf Act
A special court sentences 13 to life imprisonment for the 2022 lynching of a man and his son in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf Act amendment. Details inside.
Category : Politics
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Life sentence for Berhampur man in 2023 murder case
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Court rejects plea to drop charges in Akhlaq lynching case
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Court rejects plea to drop charges in Akhlaq lynching case
A court in Uttar Pradesh has rejected an application to withdraw all charges against the accused in the Mohammed Akhlaq lynching case. The court has ordered daily hearings to expedite the trial. Read the latest developments.
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13 Get Life Term for Murshidabad Lynching
A fast-track court in Jangipur sentences 13 to life imprisonment for lynching a father-son duo in Murshidabad. The court also orders Rs 15 lakh compensation for the victims' family. Read the full details.
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