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Rape case of minor: SC notice to Rajasthan on Asaram's plea challenging Rajasthan HC judgment

The Supreme Court has asked the Rajasthan government to respond within two weeks to a plea by Asaram, challenging his life sentence for the 2013 rape of a minor. While upholding his conviction, the Rajasthan High Court had previously acquitted him of gangrape charges. The apex court stated it would…

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Despite getting Rs 20 lakh alimony in divorce settlement, wife continues criminal cases against husband, in-laws; HC quashes case as abuse of process

A woman received Rs 20 lakh in permanent alimony as part of a divorce settlement. Despite agreeing to withdraw all cases, she continued criminal proceedings against her former husband's parents. The Rajasthan High Court deemed this an abuse of the court process. The court quashed the cases, stating the wife's…

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Rape convict Asaram surrenders at Jodhpur jail after High Court upholds life sentence

Asaram surrendered at Jodhpur Central Jail. The Rajasthan High Court upheld his life sentence in a 2013 minor rape case. His interim bail was cancelled. He visited his ashram and AIIMS for a medical check-up before surrendering. His lawyers are considering challenging the verdict in the Supreme Court. The court…

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Zee Media ‘misused’ the law to ‘settle scores’ with journalist Ashish Dave, says SC

Zee Media Corporation Limited “misused” the law to “settle scores” with its former journalist by getting an FIR registered against him at a police station in Rajasthan, the Supreme Court said in its detailed order on February 27. The court said it was done to pre-empt any liability for Zee…

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Three years, no trial: Bail for Monu Manesar ignites fresh anguish for Nasir and Junaid’s families

The Nasir-Junaid murder case of February 2023 has resurfaced in the national spotlight after the Rajasthan High Court granted bail to the prime accused, Monu Manesar, on March 5. Bail for the self-styled ‘cow vigilante’ comes as the victims' families continue their three-year wait for a trial.

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637 acres, 125 court cases: The great Dalit-Adivasi land grab in Rajasthan

On the outskirts of Jaipur, in a village named Machwa, an 86-year-old Dalit widow lives in a cluster of makeshift jhuggis. The settlement is built from uneven brick walls and patched with tarpaulin sheets and rusted tin roofs. Inside, her family of nearly 30 – sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren –…

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‘Bid to suppress journalistic freedom’: Rajasthan HC on FIR against Arnab Goswami

The Rajasthan High Court has restrained the Rajasthan police from taking any coercive action against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami over a 2022 case linked to Republic Bharat’s coverage of the demolition of a Hindu temple in Alwar, Bar and Bench reported.

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Supreme Court Collegium recommends judges for various High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of judges to various High Courts which includes judicial officers and advocates. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Contractual worker dies by suicide, Rajasthan govt announces 10 lakh

A contractual worker at the Rajasthan High Court identified as Manish Kumar Saini died by suicide by hanging himself in the premises of the court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC refuses to entertain Asaram Bapu's plea for suspension of sentence in minor's rape case

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea by self-proclaimed godman Asaram, who is currently serving a life sentence in a rape case, seeking the suspension of his sentence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court refuses Asaram Bapu plea for suspension of sentence, asks him to move HC to permit ayurvedic care

The Supreme Court on March 1 refused to entertain a plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, serving life term in a rape case, for suspension of the sentence because of his deteriorating health condition.

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Rajasthan HC turns down minor rape survivor's plea to terminate pregnancy

The Rajasthan High Court has declined a plea of a 11-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 31-week pregnancy

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Rajasthan HC takes serious view of absence of contingency plan for SC, ST victims of caste-based violence

The Rajasthan High Court has taken a serious view of the State government’s failure to implement a contingency plan

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Rajasthan: Over 56,000 caste crimes in 5 years, a shrinking conviction rate, ‘shoddy’ final reports

On August 13 last year, a nine-year-old Dalit boy died in Surana village, located in Saila tehsil in Jalore district of Rajasthan. Indra Meghwal’s family said he had been assaulted by his school teacher after he touched a pot of water designated for “upper castes”.

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Rajasthan HC issues notice to CM Gehlot over corruption in judiciary claim

The Rajasthan High Court issued a notice to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in connection with his statement claiming corruption in the state judiciary. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajasthan High Court rejects DNA paternity test in divorce case

In a landmark judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has refused to allow the DNA paternity test as a ground to prove adultery in the divorce proceedings of a couple belonging to Bhilwara. The court said the child born to the couple could not be used as a pawn in the…

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Jaipur blasts: SC to hear on May 17 victims’ families against acquittal

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on May 17 an appeal by some of the family members of those killed in the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts challenging the Rajasthan High Court verdict acquitting four men

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BJP leaders hold dharnas; recite Hanuman Chalisa on Jaipur blasts anniversary

Holding the Congress government in Rajasthan responsible for the acquittal of the accused in the Jaipur serial blasts case, the BJP on May 13 held dharnas and recited Hanuman Chalisa in parts of the city to mark the 15th anniversary of the bombings.

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