Hundreds blocked a national highway in North Goa, demanding the arrest of social worker Shreya Dhargalkar, accused of hurting religious sentiments. Despite being granted bail, Dhargalkar was remanded in judicial custody. Efforts by police to disperse the crowd were unsuccessful as tensions escalated.
India News: PUNE: Following Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis's directive, Pune police moved a sessions court Monday to seek an adult trial for the 17-year-.
Pune police seek trial of 17-year-old boy as an adult in Porsche crash that killed two techies. Teen seen drinking in CCTV footage, driving at 160kmph. Deputy CM Fadnavis directs police to take strict action against pubs and bars involved. Recent articles include Swati Maliwal assault case and murder accused escape from UP police custody.
Pune police are taking strong action in response to a tragic incident involving a 17-year-old boy driving a Porsche Taycan, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The police are seeking an adult trial for the teenager, who does not have a valid license or training for the vehicle. Despite being released on bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, the police are pursuing charges under more stringent sections of the IPC, which could result in a maximum sentence of 10 years. Additionally, the police have registered cases against the pub owners for serving alcohol to minors and are investigating allegations of favoritism at the police station.
The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, held that the charge under the offence of bigamy, punishable under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code, can be framed only against the spouse to the second.