Man's death penalty commuted to life term. Daughter was subjected to sexual assault by father under the influence of alcohol, at least 20 times, leading to her pregnancy.
The father’s petition claims the police failed to properly investigate the ‘gruesome, most inhumane and ghastly offence’ committed against his daughter.
Sessions court relied on Supreme Court ruling in Bhanei Prasad Raju vs State of Himachal Pradesh case, emphasising the irreparable nature of breach of trust in 'incestuous cases'.
Top court overturned trial court & HC order on conviction of the two, one of whom was on death row, calling the case a 'classic example of lacklustre & shabby investigation'.
Global media also reports on outrage over the death of a 10-year-old rape victim in Bihar due to hospital mismanagement, and chances of Modi skipping this year’s G-7 summit.
Hafiz of madrasa in Saura village has confessed to sodomising & murdering boy, say police. He & his brother-in-law were arrested 3 July. Family was told that their son was missing.
Police say identity of child — who suffered extensive injuries — still not established as she is not able to communicate properly. One suspect detained.
51-year-old & his wife have been sent to 14 days' judicial custody. Defence counsel says the accused underwent vasectomy in 2005. Medical report on whether it's intact awaited.
17-yr-old alleges the senior Delhi govt officer raped her multiple times between Nov 2020 & Jan 2021 & conspired with his wife to terminate pregnancy. Accused, his wife have been arrested.
While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.
Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.
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