Author: Keerthana

In a recent hearing before the Gujarat High Court, a plea by five Muslim men was addressed, who claimed to have been tied to poles and brutally flogged by the police for allegedly disrupting Navratri celebrations last year in the case Jahirmiya Rehmumiya Malek v. State of Gujarat. The court sought clarity from the State government regarding the acceptance of the incident. Gujarat HC The Bench, consisting of Justices AS Supehia and MR Mengdey, directed the public prosecutor Mithesh Amin to clearly state whether the State government accepted the occurrence of the flogging incident. The judges emphasized that the case…

Recently, the Delhi High Court held that the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act) is valid and enforceable even when the complainant and the harasser work in different departments. The Court stressed that restricting the application of the PoSH Act to only same-department situations would go against the core principles and purpose of the law. Dr. Sohail Malik v. Union of India In the case of Dr. Sohail Malik v. Union of India & Anr, a Division Bench comprising Justices C. Hari Shankar and Manoj Jain held that the PoSH Act does…

In Gujarat’s Surat district, a shocking incident unfolded when a woman took the life of her two-and-a-half-year-old child and then deceitfully reported him as missing. The tragic turn of events led to a dramatic investigation that ultimately exposed the mother’s guilt. The Incident Nayana Mandavi, a construction site labourer in Surat’s Dindoli area, went to the nearby police station to report her son’s disappearance. Veer Mandavi, her young child, seemed to have vanished without a trace. The authorities promptly registered the case and commenced a thorough search operation, with the mother actively participating for three consecutive days. Despite their relentless…

A private pharma lab in Visakhapatnam’s Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone witnessed a devastating incident when a reactor explosion led to a massive fire outbreak. The mishap occurred at Sahithi Pharma Private Limited, causing panic among the workers present.  Two individuals were injured in the blast, and their condition is reported to be critical. The surrounding area was enveloped in thick smoke as firefighters rushed to the scene with three fire tenders to combat the flames. Action taken Upon receiving the news of the fire, both the police and additional fire tenders swiftly arrived at the site. The Superintendent of Police,…

A 53-year-old tailor was discovered with his throat slit at his residence in the Bada Bazar area of Badshapur. In a turn of events, the police arrested the victim’s wife and her paramour the following day, holding them accountable for the alleged murder. What Happened? Initially, the case was believed to be the result of a botched robbery. However, as the investigation progressed, the police’s attention turned towards the deceased man’s wife, Savita (39), and her paramour, Ashish (29). Subsequently, the authorities apprehended them on Tuesday. The suspicions surrounding the duo were aroused when the police reviewed CCTV footage from…

In a landmark judgment, the Delhi Court delivered a powerful message emphasizing the rights of children in custody battles. The court unequivocally stated that a custodial parent cannot exploit the child as a mere tool, recognizing the child’s fundamental entitlement to the love and affection of both parents. This ruling marks a significant step towards promoting the welfare and well-being of children caught in the crossfire of parental disputes. Child custody disputes can be emotionally charged and deeply contentious, often leaving a lasting impact on the children involved. These conflicts, while primarily centred around the parents, can inadvertently harm the…

Police arrest a man accused of molesting a minor girl on a running train near Pernem, North Goa, following a complaint by the victim’s mother.  The Incident Goa Police’s Konkan Railway wing arrests 37-year-old man for allegedly molesting a minor girl on a running train from LTT Mumbai to Kochuveli Kerala near Pernem in North Goa, as reported by the victim’s mother. A young girl and her family embarked on a journey to Mangaluru, located in the state of Karnataka. Coincidentally, the accused, hailing from Thane in the neighbouring state of Maharashtra, was also on the same train with his…

In a harrowing turn of events, the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) recently made a chilling discovery: the skeletal remains of Tumpa Mandal, a woman who had been missing for three long years. This shocking revelation has resulted in the arrest of Tumpa’s husband, Bhombal Mandal, who now stands accused of her murder. This article delves into the intricate details of the case, highlighting the painstaking investigation conducted by the CID and shedding light on the chilling revelations that have come to light. In March 2020, Tumpa Mandal mysteriously vanished, leaving her family distraught and desperate for answers. Her…

In a recent judgement, the Meghalaya High Court Invalidates POCSO FIR, Affirms Minor’s Capacity for Conscious Decision in Sexual Assault Case Meghalaya High Court In a significant development, the Meghalaya High Court has dismissed an FIR filed under sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act, which pertained to the alleged penetrative sexual assault on a minor. The court asserted that a 16-year-old is capable of making a conscious decision regarding sexual intercourse. During the proceedings, Justice W. Diengdoh, presiding over the bench, noted that considering the physical and mental development of an adolescent around the age of 16, it…

In the Gangoh area of Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, a tragic incident unfolded as a woman took the lives of her two daughters and then ended her own life by consuming poison. The devastating turn of events occurred following a heated altercation with her mother-in-law. The local police provided details on Thursday regarding the unfortunate incident. The Incident The woman, identified as Mamta, was 26 years old. During the altercation with her mother-in-law, tensions escalated to a point where Mamta made the horrifying decision to administer poison to her three daughters: Archi, aged 5, Sona, aged 3, and Arvi,…