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After 21 years in prison, Madras High Court revives inmate's freedom hope. Here's why

June 05, 2026 8:02 am

The Madras High Court was hearing a petition filed by a son of a life convict, challenging a June 5, 2025, order of the Tamil Nadu government rejecting a request for his premature release.

Vickrum Singh Digwa was sentenced by Southampton Crown Court on Monday for the murder of Henry Nowak, a first-year finance student at the University of Southampton

Indian-origin Sikh man gets life term for killing Southampton student Henry Nowak

June 03, 2026 10:42 am

Mother convicted for helping conceal weapon; case triggers debate on knife crime, policing and religious blade exemptions

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‘Society’s duty to give minors safe space’: Why court jailed man ‘till last breath’ for minor girl’s rape

June 06, 2026 11:15 am

Certain rape cases like Nirbhaya rape case gained spotlight amongst the media which resulted in hue and cry among the society, Delhi court Babita Puniya said.

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Surat man gets life in jail for killing toddler daughter over paternity doubt

May 27, 2026 4:44 pm

The resident of Tarsadi village in Surat district was found guilty of killing his daughter in April 2020 following a quarrel with his wife.

Mumbai court sentences man to life for killing 3-year-old over broken teacup

April 16, 2026 1:02 pm

Court relies on sister’s testimony; child was strangled and body buried in Kalyan to conceal crime

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Supreme Court upholds life term of man who set wife afire: Why his daughter’s testimony sealed his fate

March 18, 2026 4:38 pm

The Supreme Court has upheld the life imprisonment of a man for the murder of his wife, who died from burn injuries inflicted at their matrimonial home.

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Where’s the proof? Jharkhand High Court overturns murder conviction, life terms for husband, kin in 25-year-old case

March 02, 2026 3:55 pm

Rekha Devi was allegedly murdered by her husband and in-laws in July 2000, and her body was thrown into a well, the Jharkhand High Court was informed.

Life until death for Haryana villager who sexually harassed 9‑yr‑old granddaughter

February 25, 2026 5:28 pm

During the trial in a Fatehabad court, it was revealed that the man had been convicted of raping his stepdaughter.

The court noted that the script had been shared with various production houses, including individuals within the defendants professional network, under circumstances implying confidentiality and good faith.

Former Chandigarh cop's son sentenced to life imprisonment for killing two sisters in 2019

February 09, 2026 10:42 pm

Chandigarh district court held Kuldeep Singh guilty of the crime on February 6.

Can 1,000-day delay stop justice? Madras High Court invokes Article 21 to hear convict’s late appeal

February 03, 2026 11:54 am

Madras HC latest judgment: Madras High Court said that the special court was bound to examine the reasons behind the delay before dismissing the case solely on the ground of postponed application.