Murder

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Jammu & Kashmir SPO Kills His 8 Months Pregnant Wife, Absconding

In Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, a Special Police Officer (SPO) Mohan Lal allegedly bludgeoned his pregnant wife to death. The incident happened in Dharalta village, following an argument between Mohan Lal and his wife Asha Devi, eight-months pregnant and mother of two, informed neighbours. The police registered a case and formed teams to nab Lal, who is currently absconding. Meanwhile, angry neighbours set ablaze Mohan's house.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 08:13 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: murder, Pregnant Wife, Kathua District, SPO Mohan Lal, Absconding Accused

Supreme Court

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Absconders Should Not Be Given Benefit Of Bail, Says SC Bench

The Supreme Court bench, comprising justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose cleared not to give the benefit of CrPC section 438 to an absconding accused. On May 25, the bench reviewed a petition and dismissed it saying, when an accused is absconding and declared a proclaimed offender, there is no question of giving him the benefit of bail. "An absonder ordinarily, deserves no concession or indulgence," said the bench.

Wed, 25 May 2022 - 04:11 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Absconding Accused, Supreme Court, Bench, CrPC, Delhi