identification parade

Nashik police filed a 1,500-page chargesheet against four accused in a TCS sexual harassment and religious sentiments case. Charges include rape, sexual harassment, conspiracy, and acts intended to outrage religious feelings under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The investigation also invoked the SC/ST Act. Evidence includes witness statements, medical reports, and seized documents.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Chhattisgarh's largest technology-driven emergency response upgrade, flagging off 400 Dial-112 vehicles and 32 mobile forensic science vans. This initiative aims to reduce police response times and bring scientific investigation directly to crime scenes across all 33 districts, enhancing citizen safety and accelerating justice.

The 2006 Malegaon blasts case saw Hindu accused discharged after their appeal highlighted lack of evidence. Lawyers argued their arrest was based on a rejected confession and weak circumstantial evidence. This follows the acquittal of seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case last July.

A criminal trial is not like a fairy tale where one is free to give flight to one’s imagination and fantasy, says Bombay HC CJ Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice SC Chandak.

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has absolved four individuals implicated in the 2006 Malegaon blasts, overturning a prior trial court's decision to impose terrorism charges. The court pointed out discrepancies between the findings of the ATS and NIA, highlighting the complex nature of the investigations.

Bombay High Court has permitted four individuals accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts to challenge charges under the UAPA and other offenses. The court's decision allows them to contest charges including murder and attempt to murder. This development comes after the framing of 19 charges against them last year, with the NIA investigating the case.

Investigation neither established the identity of killers nor proved gunshot caused the death, the court said

Ruling alliance leaders in Jharkhand criticized police for parading 18 individuals arrested in a Ram Navami procession stone-pelting incident. They called the action a human rights violation and urged the Chief Minister to intervene. The opposition BJP, however, defended the police, calling the action commendable.