A Kerala court confirmed the sentence against all twelve convicted for the lynching of an alleged thief.
Year: 2026
Supreme Court Upholds Husband’s Conviction for Wife’s Murder Citing Domestic Cruelty
The court drew attention to societal failure in recognising distress faced by married daughters in matrimonial homes.
Supreme Court Says Mens Rea Must Be Proved for Attempt to Murder Conviction
The bench ruled that the gravity of injury alone cannot sustain a Section 307 IPC conviction without proven intent.
Nigerian Coup Trial: Detained Officers’ Wives Warn Against Convictions Without Evidence
Relatives of detained military officers rallied outside court to oppose what they called a politically motivated trial.
Mentally Challenged Ireland-Based Nigerian Jailed for Killing Grandmother
A court in Ireland handed down a sentence in the killing after the accused was found to have diminished responsibility.
Nigeria Army Warns Fraudsters Are Using Generals’ Names and Photos to Scam Citizens
The Nigerian military issued a public alert after multiple reports of impersonation scams targeting civilians.
Nigeria Police Seize N7.8 Billion Worth of Drugs in Lagos Raid
A major drug enforcement operation in Lagos resulted in the seizure of one of the largest hauls of the year.
More Than 20 People Develop Sore Throats After Unidentified Substance Sprayed in Tokyo Ginza
All but one of the 26 victims near the Ginza Six complex were taken to hospital after the mystery incident.
Bangladesh Truck Crash Kills at Least 15 After Driver Loses Control in Tangail District
A truck overloaded with iron rods overturned on a major highway killing fifteen and injuring ten others.
Cambodian Opposition Leader Kem Sokha Granted Royal Pardon From 27-Year Treason Sentence
The pardon came one month after an appeals court affirmed his conviction in a politically charged case.