A 26-year-old man accused of rape and online exploitation of a 23-year-old woman is granted bail by the Allahabad high court on condition he marries her within three months. The high court emphasizes the accused’s right to liberty until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
Punjab Police raided the homes of several farm leaders across the state early Tuesday, detaining many ahead of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha protest in Chandigarh. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended the action, citing public inconvenience, while farm leaders and opposition parties criticized the move as undemocratic.
Assam health minister Ashok Singhal’s controversial remarks about the exclusion of ‘Miyas’ from Hindu festivals caused disruptions in the Assam assembly. AIUDF accused him of inciting communal divisions and demanded action, but the Speaker disallowed a privilege motion against him.
BJP criticizes Congress and other opposition parties over remarks by Samajwadi Party’s Abu Azmi defending Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, describing it as an insult to Indian society. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accuses the opposition of engaging in a competition to appear anti-Hindu for minority votes, citing previous instances of opposition figures glorifying Aurangzeb.
The Delhi high court granted bail to Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case, citing his prolonged incarceration of over six years without trial. James’ bail was granted due to the delay in trial proceedings and his fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.
The Centre launches a capacity building programme to curb the ‘Sarpanch Pati’ phenomenon, focusing on leadership and decision-making skills of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The initiative includes a primer on laws against gender-based violence to empower women leaders and enhance their legal knowledge.