criminal justice
Delhi Police Makes Legal History: First In Absentia Murder Trial Under New Criminal Justice Framework
Nov 24, 2025 10:28 pm CST
Delhi Police has implemented Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for the first time, allowing trial proceedings against Jitender Mehto, an absconding murder suspect. This landmark legal action enables the judicial process to continue despite the accused's absence, addressing a critical gap in India's previous criminal justice system.
Supreme Court Overturns POCSO Conviction After Victim Marries Offender: A Rare Case of "Love, Not Lust"
Oct 31, 2025 07:09 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has exercised its exceptional powers under Article 142 to quash a POCSO conviction where the victim later married her offender. The court noted they now lead a happy married life with a child, emphasizing this unique judgment should not set a precedent as it represents a rare case where "the crime was not the result of lust but love."
Supreme Court Orders Release of Life Convict After 22 Years: Justice and Remission in Family Honor Case
Oct 08, 2025 01:05 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the immediate release of a life convict who spent nearly 22 years in prison for a murder committed to protect family honor. The bench, led by Chief Justice B R Gavai, determined that further imprisonment would serve no purpose, especially considering the convict was barely 18 at the time of the offense. This case highlights important aspects of India's remission policies and the judicial approach to long-term incarceration.
Delhi Father Plans Murder Just Before Son Turns 18 to Exploit Juvenile Law in Revenge Killing
Sep 29, 2025 05:40 pm CST
A calculated crime in Delhi reveals how a father timed a murder to exploit juvenile justice laws, orchestrating a revenge killing with his son one day before the boy's 18th birthday. The case highlights a nine-year vendetta stemming from a property dispute that left the perpetrator bedridden for months before he meticulously planned his deadly retaliation.