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Supreme Court Approves Special Bench To Review Bilkis Bano Gang Rape Petition
In a hope to gang rape victim Bilkis Bano, the Supreme Court (SC) agreed to form a larger special bench to review the petition, challenging the pre-mature release of 11 accused in the 2002 Bilkis Bano Rape Case. Notably, on Independence Day 2022, the BJP-led Gujarat Government released the convicts in the Gang Rape Case. The release was challenged by the victim in the High Court, following which Supreme Court.
Tags: Bilkis Bano Gang Rape, Supreme Court, convicts, Special Bench, Gujarat Government
Courtesy: Zee News India
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UP Court Announces Verdict In 2011 Barakali Accident Case
An Uttar Pradesh court convicted 16 people, including gangster Minu Tyagi, to life imprisonment in a murder case, on July 4. Special Judge Chhote Lal Yadav announced a judgement in the 2011 Barakali accident, killing former Chairman of Cane Society Rohana, Udayveer Singh and his family members. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 60,000, on convicts found guilty under IPC sections 302, 307 and others.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Barakali Accident, convicts, life imprisonment, Gangster Minu Tyagi
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
