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Nithari Killings: Surendra Koli Walks Free After 18 Years – A Legal and Constitutional Analysis

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Introduction Surendra Koli, one of the two men accused in the infamous 2006 Nithari killings, walked out of Luksar Jail on Wednesday evening after 18 years in custody. His release came a day after the Supreme Court acquitted him in the last pending case against him, closing a legal saga that had shocked the nation with allegations of child murders, sexual assault, and even cannibalism. The acquittal marks a crucial moment for India’s criminal justice system, raising questions about flawed investigations, procedural lapses, and wrongful incarceration. Koli’s Release from Luksar Jail Koli, now 49, stepped out of Luksar Jail at 7:16 pm, dressed in a powder-blue shirt, black pants, and a navy jacket. Jail officials, including Superintendent Brijesh Kumar, described him as calm and emotionless upon receiving the release order. No family members were present; only three lawyers accompanied him. During his imprisonment at Luksar Jail, Koli maintained a quiet routine. He woke up at 5:30 a...

Court Orders FIR in Alleged Forgery Case Against Delhi's First Transgender Councillor

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Court Orders FIR in Alleged Forgery Case Against Delhi's  First Transgender Councillor On August 3, the Rohini District Court directed the Delhi Police to register an FIR and launch an investigation into allegations of forgery against Bobi Kinnar, the first transgender councillor of Delhi. The complaint, filed by Varuna Devi—who lost the MCD election against Kinnar—claims that Kinnar used a forged caste certificate to secure her nomination for a seat reserved for women from the SC community in the Sultanpuri ward. Allegations and Complaint Varuna Devi alleges that Bobi Kinnar obtained a forged caste certificate from Gautam Budh Nagar, UP, in March 2017. According to the complaint, this certificate was later used to obtain a new caste certificate from Delhi, enabling Kinnar to file her nomination for the MCD election. Devi contends that the second certificate was based on false or fabricated documents. Court's Findings and Orders During the hearing, Judicial Magistrate Sanya Dal...