Indian judicial system
Court Releases Man After CBI's Mistaken Arrest in 36-Year-Old Kidnapping Case
Dec 03, 2025 02:22 am CST
A man wrongfully arrested by the CBI in connection with the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiyya Sayeed was released by a court after it was revealed that the agency had previously cleared him of any involvement. The case highlights a significant error in the investigation of the high-profile kidnapping that changed Kashmir's political landscape.
Jailed Kannada Actor Darshan Requests Blanket as Fan Murder Trial Proceeds in Bengaluru
Nov 19, 2025 06:42 pm CST
Kannada superstar Darshan appealed for a blanket during his trial court appearance, citing unbearable cold in prison. The actor, alongside Pavithra Gowda and 15 others, faces charges for the brutal June 2024 murder of fan Renukaswamy. The judge criticized prison authorities for denying basic necessities despite court instructions and ordered immediate provision of blankets as the high-profile case proceeds to evidence marking.
Allahabad High Court Overturns 1996 Ghaziabad Bus Blast Conviction: Legal Analysis
Nov 19, 2025 12:46 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the conviction of Mohammad Ilyas in the 1996 Ghaziabad bus bombing case that killed 18 people. The two-judge bench ruled that the prosecution failed to prove charges against the appellant, determining that the police-recorded confessional statement was inadmissible under Section 25 of the Evidence Act. This landmark ruling highlights critical evidentiary standards in India's judicial process for terrorism-related cases.
79-Year-Old Woman's 50-Year Battle for Justice: The Story of a Rs 33 Pension and Endless Court Dates
Oct 30, 2025 11:31 pm CST
For 50 years, 79-year-old Mithilesh Srivastava has fought the Indian bureaucracy for her rightful pension after her husband's 23 years of police service. Surviving on just Rs 33 monthly despite winning her case in 2005, her struggle highlights profound failures in India's justice system as she continues seeking what is legally hers through endless court dates and broken promises.