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President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea in Child Rape-Murder Case: Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence
Dec 16, 2025 09:34 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra in 2012. The Supreme Court previously upheld his death sentence, citing the brutal nature of the crime against a helpless child. This marks President Murmu's third mercy plea rejection since taking office in 2022.
Beyond Procedural Fairness: Understanding the Significance of Sheikh Hasina's Trial in Bangladesh's Quest for Justice
Nov 22, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Sheikh Hasina's death sentence by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal represents more than just a controversial verdict—it marks a pivotal moment in the nation's accountability journey. While international rights organizations have raised concerns about trial procedures, the 500-page judgment presents substantial evidence linking Hasina to civilian deaths during the 2023 uprising. For many Bangladeshis, this verdict acknowledges state responsibility for violence and challenges the longstanding impunity of political elites, establishing a framework for victim compensation and institutional reform despite procedural imperfections.
Sheikh Hasina's Son Challenges Death Verdict: "Yunus Cannot Touch My Mother"
Nov 21, 2025 01:25 am CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of exiled Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, denounces the death sentence issued against his mother as "illegal and unconstitutional." He claims the verdict, handed down by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal under Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's administration, violates legal principles and will collapse once rule of law is restored in the country.
Bangladesh-India Relations at Critical Juncture Following Hasina's Death Sentence
Nov 20, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal's death sentence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity has created a diplomatic challenge for India-Bangladesh relations. As Hasina remains in India and refuses extradition, both nations navigate complex political terrain while preparing for Bangladesh's February elections. The interim government under Muhammad Yunus seeks stability while managing relations with India amid growing political realignment within Bangladesh's major parties.
Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence and Its Implications for Democratic Future
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent death sentence marks a critical juncture for the nation as it prepares for February elections under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. While her opponents view the verdict as justice, international observers question the trial's fairness. With the Awami League marginalized and political tensions at unprecedented levels, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in ensuring peaceful democratic transition amid concerns of potential election violence and polarization.
Trump Administration Shifts US Position on Bangladesh as Hasina's Son Claims Biden Funded Regime Change
Nov 19, 2025 05:18 pm CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, claims the Biden administration spent millions through USAID to orchestrate regime change in Bangladesh. Now living in the US while his mother faces a death sentence in absentia, Wazed notes a significant policy shift under President Trump, who has expressed greater concern about terrorism and Islamism in the region. He also praised India for ensuring his mother's safety during the violent 2024 protests that led to her exile.
Bangladesh's Diplomatic Crisis: How Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence Challenges India-Bangladesh Relations
Nov 19, 2025 03:31 pm CST
The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh, originally established by Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, has sentenced his daughter Sheikh Hasina to death, creating a complex diplomatic situation for India. This analysis examines the transformation of the tribunal, the political context behind Hasina's sentencing, continuing human rights concerns under Mohammad Yunus's administration, and the implications for regional relations as religious extremism grows in Bangladesh.
Analysis: Sheikh Hasina Death Sentence Reveals Critical Constitutional and Legal Flaws in Bangladesh Tribunal
Nov 19, 2025 12:21 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's death sentence has been marred by significant constitutional violations and procedural irregularities according to multiple sources. From questionable judicial appointments to restricted defense rights and evidence of political bias, the International Crimes Tribunal-Bangladesh proceedings have raised serious concerns about legal legitimacy and due process in what appears to be a politically-motivated prosecution.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death by Tribunal She Created: Justice or Political Retribution?
Nov 18, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal she established in 2010, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity related to the violent suppression of student protests. Currently in India and tried in absentia, Hasina faces additional cases while Bangladesh's government intensifies calls for her extradition following this landmark verdict.
India's Legal Options: Can Sheikh Hasina Be Extradited to Bangladesh Under Bilateral Treaty Provisions?
Nov 18, 2025 06:18 pm CST
This article examines the complex legal and diplomatic situation surrounding Bangladesh's request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India following her death sentence in absentia. It analyzes the India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty provisions, India's legal framework, and diplomatic considerations that give New Delhi significant discretion in handling this high-profile extradition request, despite Bangladesh's insistence that compliance is mandatory under bilateral agreements.