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Following the imprisonment of former South African President Jacob Zuma, many provinces are subjected to riots, where several hundred supporters were seen blocking roads and looting shops. Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court. Reportedly, 62 people have been arrested by the police. The riot initially originated in Zuma’s home region of KwaZulu-Natal province, and later it took over Gauteng province.

Argentine footballer Diego Maradona's doctors are facing charges over his premeditated murder. Reportedly, the case was under investigation since November 2020 death of Maradona following a heart attack. Prohibited to leave the country, the accused neurosurgeon Leopiodo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz could face 8-25 years imprisonment if found guilty. Notably, the footballer reported a ‘prolonged, agonizing… read-more

A special POCSO Act court in Mumbai has held that flashing private parts is a crime even if no physical harm is caused. It further stated that any indecent behaviour which makes a girl feel ashamed, agonized, disturbed or scars her mind is unacceptable. The special court was hearing a case of a 17-year-old girl who was flashed by a 29-year-old man in 2016. The court has sentenced the man for one-year imprisonment.

Los Angeles district attorney on October 3 informed of another six charges of sexual assault against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Reportedly, some charges were decade-old incidents. The attorney said, if convicted, Weinstein could be awarded 140-year imprisonment. However, no official statement is issued by representatives of Weinstein. Currently, Weinstein, convicted for sexual assault and rape after #MeToo campaign,… read-more