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Heading: Background of the Case The Supreme Court has clarified that the long-standing principle of presumption of innocence applies only until the conclusion of the criminal trial. Once a conviction is recorded, the presumption no longer survives, and appellate courts must exercise extreme caution while suspending sentences and granting bail pending appeal. The ruling came while setting aside orders of the Patna High Court that had suspended the life sentences of two convicts — a father-son duo — involved in the murder of a village priest inside a temple in Bihar’s Rohtas district. The Court directed both convicts to surrender within ten days. Heading: Facts of the Crime and Trial Court Findings The incident occurred on 11 December 2021 inside the Mahavir Temple. The prosecution case was that the deceased, Krishna Behari Upadhyay, a village priest, had gone to the temple with his son to perform evening rituals when a group of armed men entered the premises, accused him of political i...

1. Introduction Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by a Dhaka tribunal for alleged “crimes against humanity” during the 2024 student uprising. While the verdict has brought relief to families of victims who died due to police brutality, it raises significant political, diplomatic, and legal questions—especially because Hasina is currently in exile in India. The sentencing has triggered an extradition demand by the interim Bangladeshi government and a measured diplomatic response from New Delhi. This article analyses the verdict, India’s legal obligations, relevant statutes, constitutional provisions, judicial precedents, and the possible next steps. 2. The Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina 2.1 Charges and Findings The tribunal court, presided over by Judge Golam Mortuza Mozumder, held Sheikh Hasina guilty on three major counts: Incitement of violence Issuing orders leading to killings Failure to prevent atrocities committed under her g...

Introduction A major shift in the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy is set to affect thousands of Indian professionals and their dependents living and working in the US. The decision to end the automatic extension of Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) marks one of the most significant changes to the work authorization framework in recent years. This policy, taking effect from October 30, 2025 , will particularly impact Indian nationals—many of whom rely on timely EAD renewals to continue employment while awaiting green card approvals or visa transitions. What the New Rule Says According to the DHS rule , individuals filing for renewal of their EADs on or after October 30, 2025 , will no longer be eligible for automatic extensions. The Employment Authorisation Document is the legal work permit that allows non-US citizens to be employed within the country. Previously, applicants whose EADs had expired could continue to work legally for up to 540 d...

In a shocking incident that has horrified Hyderabad, a 27-year-old cab driver , identified as Mahender Reddy , allegedly murdered his pregnant wife, dismembered her body, and dumped the parts in a river. The gruesome crime, which occurred on Saturday evening, has sent shockwaves across Telangana. Discovery of the Crime According to police, the crime came to light when Mahender approached Uppal Police Station , claiming his wife, identified as Swathi alias Jyothi , had gone missing. The case was transferred to Medipally Police Station , where officers grew suspicious during questioning. DCP (Malkajgiri Zone) PV Padmaja Reddy confirmed that Mahender later confessed to strangling and smothering his wife before using a blade to sever her head, arms, and legs. Method of Disposal The accused reportedly packed the dismembered body parts in small plastic bags, making three separate trips to a river to dispose of them. Investigators revealed that he kept the headless, legless torso i...