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Introduction The abetment of suicide case registered by the Rohtak police following the death of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sandeep Lathar has raised serious questions regarding the legal sustainability of the FIR, particularly against deceased Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar’s wife Amneet P. Kumar , an IAS officer, and her brother, Amit Rattan , an AAP MLA. The FIR also names two police personnel, Sushil Kumar and Sunil Kumar. Legal experts argue that the allegations, as recorded, may not satisfy the essential legal requirements for establishing abetment of suicide. Background of the Case The FIR was registered on October 15 based on a complaint by ASI Lathar’s wife, who alleged that administrative and political pressure exerted by Amneet P. Kumar and her brother contributed to her husband’s suicide on October 14 . These developments unfolded shortly after IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar himself died by suicide on October 7 , leading to intense scrutiny of internal departmenta...

Justice for Victims: Strengthening Legal Frameworks Under New Laws Introduction The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) mark a transformative shift in India’s criminal justice system. These legislations emphasize not just punitive measures but also robust victim compensation mechanisms. The recent RG Kar Medical College case highlights the urgent need for a structured and dignified compensation framework that supports victims’ families without reducing the act to a mere favor. RG Kar Case: A Turning Point In this landmark case, a young doctor was brutally raped and murdered while on duty. The court, under Sections 64 (rape) , 66 (punishment for causing death) , and 103(1) (murder) of the BNS, found the accused guilty and awarded: ₹10 lakh compensation for the victim’s death. ₹7 lakh compensation for the heinous crime of rape. Judge Das emphasized that since the crime occurred at t...