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Amit Shah says newly implemented laws will ensure timely and simple justice

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Our judicial system has developed a reputation for not delivering justice in a timely manner. However, I am confident in telling the people of Rajasthan that the three new criminal justice laws will ensure justice that is timely, accessible, and simple, highlighted Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made numerous changes to improve ease of living across the nation. Along with the implementation of these laws, there will also be a significant transformation in the ease of justice. “Through these laws, our criminal justice system will be inspired by justice rather than punishment,” Shah asserted. He added that these reforms have been effectively implemented across the country, with the Ministry of Home Affairs providing assistance and ongoing guidance to all states.

Hailing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) efforts to streamline the justice process, Amit Shah further informed that any FIR (First Information Report) filed after 2027 will be brought to justice in the Supreme Court within three years.

Highlighting the three new laws introduced by PM Narendra Modi, Shah explained, “These laws abolish 160-year-old statutes and will allow FIRs to be filed nationwide after 2027. The complete system will take another two years to be fully implemented. However, thanks to this legislation, any FIR filed after 2027 will be adjudicated by the Supreme Court within three years.”

The Union Home Minister also pointed to a significant improvement in Rajasthan’s conviction rate. “In Rajasthan, the conviction rate was previously only 42%. After implementing these three new laws just one year ago, the conviction rate has already risen to 60%. When fully implemented, the conviction rate is expected to reach up to 90%,” he noted. “These laws provide for various scientific methods that strengthen the justice process.”

Shah highlighted the government’s continued efforts to modernize India’s justice system, including the establishment of the National Forensic Science University in 2020. “We created this institution to support the smooth implementation of these laws. By gradually opening affiliated colleges across the country, we are also nurturing a new workforce of youth skilled in scientific methods,” he said.

Among the new provisions, terrorism, mob lynching, organized crime, and digital crime have been defined for the first time within our judicial system. Moreover, the three laws prescribe strict time limits at more than 29 stages of the justice process.

It is now mandatory to provide updates to victims within 90 days. A copy of the police report must be delivered to the victim within 14 days. The charge sheet must be filed within 60 to 90 days. The laws even provide for trials in absentia, ensuring that justice is not delayed.

These comprehensive reforms symbolize a new era in India’s criminal justice system, aiming to deliver swift and equitable justice to all citizens.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/amit-shah-says-newly-implemented-laws-will-ensure-timely-and-simple-justice-23598495

crime, justice, law, politics, society

原口アヤ子さんの長女が支援訴え　「大崎事件」再審請求に向け集会

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title: 社会｜原口アヤ子さんの長女が支援訴え 「大崎事件」再審請求に向け集会
date: 2025-10-11 18:52
updated: 2025-10-11 18:54
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鹿児島県大崎町で1979年に男性の遺体が見つかった「大崎事件」。この事件で殺人罪などにより服役した原口アヤ子さん（98歳）の第5次再審請求に向け、弁護団や支援者らが2025年10月11日、同県志布志市で集会を開きました。

集会には原口さんの長女も参加し、支援を訴えました。写真は、11日午前に鹿児島県内で原口アヤ子さん（左）と面会する鴨志田祐美弁護士の様子です。（代表撮影）

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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1410293/

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大麻所持、男性が逆転無罪　名古屋高裁「手続き違法」

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社会 大麻所持、男性が逆転無罪 名古屋高裁「手続き違法」
2025年10月10日 12:33（2025年10月10日 12:36 更新）

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名古屋高等裁判所は、大麻所持の罪に問われた男性の事件で、手続きの違法を理由に逆転無罪の判決を言い渡しました。

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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1409786/
child welfare, crime, justice, law, politics

Backlash after early release of man who killed 6-year-old boy

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The Kentucky Parole Board is facing criticism after the release of a man who served only half of his sentence for the killing of a 6-year-old boy.

CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul provides more details on the controversy and the board’s response.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/early-release-man-killed-6-year-old-boy-backlash/

criminal law, india, justice

Sohrabuddin Encounter Case: CBI Accepts Special Court Acquittal Of 22 Accused; HC Appeal Scheduled For October 15

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CBI Accepts Acquittal Verdict in 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh Fake Encounter Case

Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that it has accepted the verdict by the special CBI court, Mumbai, acquitting all 22 accused in the alleged 2005 fake encounter case involving gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh and his aide Tulsiram Prajapati. The central agency also stated that it would not challenge the acquittal before the High Court.

Details of the Acquittal

In December 2018, the special court acquitted all 22 accused, observing that the prosecution failed to establish a strong case indicating any conspiracy to kill Sohrabuddin and others. It also noted that the accused had no proven role in the incident.

Appeal Filed by Family

Sohrabuddin’s brothers, Rubabuddin and Nayabuddin Shaikh, filed an appeal in April 2019 before the Bombay High Court, challenging the special court’s judgment.

Background of the Case

Sohrabuddin, who was alleged to be a gangster, was killed in an encounter near Ahmedabad by the Gujarat police in November 2006. His wife, Kausar Bi, was also allegedly killed. In December 2006, Tulsiram Prajapati—considered a key eyewitness—was killed in another alleged encounter.

Subsequently, the Supreme Court transferred the investigation to the CBI and shifted the trial to a special CBI court in Mumbai.

High Court Hearing

The appeal was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad on Wednesday. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, representing the CBI, conveyed that the agency would not be filing any appeal against the special court’s judgment.

“We (CBI) have accepted the acquittal judgment,” Singh told the court.

Claims by the Family

The appeal filed by Sohrabuddin’s brothers argued that the trial was flawed. They cited instances where witnesses claimed their testimonies were not recorded accurately by the trial court.

“The witnesses have claimed their testimonies were not recorded as stated by them during the trial,” the advocate representing the family said.

The appeal sought for the judgment to be quashed and for a retrial to be ordered. The High Court asked the advocate to submit a chart listing the witnesses whose statements were allegedly not recorded accurately.

The matter has been scheduled for the next hearing on October 15.

Special Court Observations

On December 21, 2018, the special court acquitted all accused, citing insufficient evidence and the prosecution’s failure to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

The court also observed that the CBI had failed to establish any nexus between the accused officers and local politicians, some of whom were also named in the case.

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/sohrabuddin-encounter-case-cbi-accepts-special-court-acquittal-of-22-accused-hc-appeal-scheduled-for-october-15

india, justice, legal, public safety

Supreme Court To Hear TVK Party Plea On Karur Stampede Probe, Seeks Independent Investigation

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New Delhi:

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Friday a plea filed by the actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), through its General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna. The plea seeks an impartial investigation into the Karur stampede, calling for a probe conducted by a panel led by a retired top-court judge.

The plea, filed through advocates Dixita Gohil, Pranjal Agarwal, and Yash S Vijay, challenges the Madras High Court’s October 3 order that constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the tragic stampede. The SIT is headed by the Inspector General of Police and comprises senior officers from the Tamil Nadu Police.

TVK’s plea contends that despite the High Court’s clear doubts about the independence of the police probe, the Court still directed that the SIT be formed solely with state police officers. The petition states, “The Petitioner-party as well as its leaders are prejudiced by the order which appoints an SIT composed solely of officers of the State Police, especially in the face of the observations of the Hon’ble High Court expressing its dissatisfaction with the independence of State Police and its conduct, and prejudicial factual findings against the Petitioner.”

The plea further argues that the possibility of a pre-planned conspiracy by certain miscreants to create trouble at the rally site cannot be ruled out. Therefore, an independent investigation where all contesting facts can be examined is necessary.

Additionally, the plea raises concerns over certain strong observations made by the High Court against TVK, which it claims have caused severe prejudice to the party and its office-bearers. It argues that the High Court’s observations and directions were made in violation of the principles of natural justice and fair trial, without conducting any factual inquiry, verifying evidence, or providing TVK or its officials a chance to be heard.

Specifically, the plea challenges the High Court’s observation condemning TVK’s leadership for allegedly “fleeing from the scene of occurrence” and failing to provide assistance to the public. According to the plea, these claims are factually incorrect, misleading, and contradictory to the actual record.

“The contemporaneous sequence of events clearly establishes that, upon receiving information that certain individuals had fainted during the event, the Petitioner’s leadership and Party cadre took immediate and coordinated steps to ensure medical aid and relief were provided without delay,” the plea asserts.

On October 3, the Madras High Court ordered the constitution of the SIT headed by the Inspector General of Police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the stampede that claimed 41 lives and left many injured. The Court also banned political rallies, roadshows, and similar public events along state and national highways in Tamil Nadu until Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are formulated.

The High Court strongly criticised TVK party workers for allegedly failing to rescue the public left stranded during the incident and questioned the State government’s lenient approach towards holding the event organisers accountable.

*Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by the FPJ editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/supreme-court-to-hear-tvk-party-plea-on-karur-stampede-probe-seeks-independent-investigation

crime, justice, law enforcement, race, sports

Police chief says he gets the outrage after Terence Crawford incident

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OMAHA, Nebraska — The police chief of Nebraska’s largest city acknowledged Friday that police nationwide are more likely to pull Black people out of their cars at gunpoint than other racial groups.

This statement comes as Omaha grapples with growing outrage over champion boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford being ordered out of his car at gunpoint only hours after the incident.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643213/police-chief-says-he-gets-the-outrage-after-terence-crawford-incident

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Prosecution granted two weeks to respond to Yonatan Urich’s Supreme Court appeal

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Prosecution Granted Two Weeks to Respond to Yonatan Urich’s Supreme Court Appeal

The prosecution has been given two weeks to respond to Yonatan Urich’s appeal to the Supreme Court. One of the most significant—and, according to Urich’s lawyers, the most pressing—restrictions in place is the occupation ban. This ban prohibits Urich from returning to his former places of employment.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the ‘Qatargate’ affair in Lod, August 19, 2025.
(Photo credit: Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)

By SARAH BEN-NUN
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-869635

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‘Will stay in jail until judicial inquiry launched’: Sonam Wangchuk

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**Will Stay in Jail Until Judicial Inquiry Launched: Sonam Wangchuk**
*By Snehil Singh | Oct 05, 2025, 02:14 PM*

Sonam Wangchuk, the detained climate activist and education reformer, has announced that he will remain in Jodhpur Central Jail until an independent judicial inquiry is launched into the recent killings in Ladakh.

### Background

Wangchuk was detained last month under the National Security Act (NSA) following violent protests demanding Sixth Schedule protections for Ladakh. The protests tragically resulted in four deaths due to police firing.

### Message from Prison

On Friday, Wangchuk’s lawyer, Mustafa Haji, and his elder brother, Ka Tsetan Dorjey Ley, met with him and conveyed his message to the people of Ladakh and India. Wangchuk expressed gratitude for the widespread concern and prayers, assuring everyone that he is doing well both physically and mentally.

He also extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent violence in Leh.

### Call for Independent Inquiry

Sonam Wangchuk has called for a transparent and independent judicial probe into the killings. He emphasized his readiness to continue staying in jail until such an inquiry is initiated and completed.

Reiterating his support for the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance’s (KDA) demands, Wangchuk voiced his strong backing for Sixth Schedule status and full statehood for Ladakh. He stated, “Whatever actions Apex Body takes in the interest of Ladakh, I am with them wholeheartedly.”

### Controversy Surrounding Detention

Wangchuk’s detention has sparked widespread criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. The Ladakh police have accused him of having links to Pakistan, and the Home Ministry has canceled his NGO’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license.

Additionally, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry is currently pending against him.

Meanwhile, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has raised concerns that she has not been allowed to meet or speak with her husband since his detention.

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*Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/india/will-stay-behind-bars-until-sonam-wangchuk-from-jodhpur-jail/story

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‘Will stay in jail until judicial inquiry launched’: Sonam Wangchuk

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**Will Stay in Jail Until Judicial Inquiry Launched: Sonam Wangchuk**
*By Snehil Singh | Oct 05, 2025 | 02:14 pm*

Sonam Wangchuk, the detained climate activist and education reformer, has declared that he will remain in Jodhpur Central Jail until an independent judicial inquiry is launched into the recent killings in Ladakh.

Last month, Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) following violent protests demanding Sixth Schedule protections for Ladakh. These protests turned deadly, resulting in four deaths due to police firing.

**Message from Prison**

Wangchuk’s lawyer, Mustafa Haji, and his elder brother, Ka Tsetan Dorjey Ley, met him on Friday and conveyed his message to the people of Ladakh and India. Wangchuk expressed gratitude for the widespread concern and prayers, assuring that he is doing well both physically and mentally.

He also extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent violence in Leh.

**Call for Inquiry**

Wangchuk has called for an independent judicial probe into the killings. He emphasized that he is willing to stay in jail until the inquiry is initiated.

Additionally, Wangchuk reiterated his support for the demands of the Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), which seek Sixth Schedule status and full statehood for Ladakh.

“Whatever actions Apex Body takes in the interest of Ladakh, I am with them wholeheartedly,” he said.

**Detention Controversy**

Wangchuk’s detention has sparked significant criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. The Ladakh police have accused him of having links to Pakistan, and the Home Ministry has canceled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license of his NGO.

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry is currently pending against him.

Meanwhile, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has alleged that she has not been allowed to meet or speak with her husband since his detention.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/india/will-stay-behind-bars-until-sonam-wangchuk-from-jodhpur-jail/story