After an eight-year legal battle a court in Goa handed a life sentence to Vikat Bhagat convicted of the rape and murder of a 28-year-old Irish woman at Palolem beach.
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India Supreme Court Says Omission of Accused Name in Inquest Proceedings Not Grounds for Bail
The Supreme Court held on May 22 that simply failing to name an accused in inquest proceedings cannot justify granting bail when other corroborative evidence of guilt exists.
Delhi Court Issues Witness Protection Orders in Money Laundering Case Against Builder Swaraj Yadav
A Delhi court granted protective orders for witnesses and homebuyers who allege they were threatened in connection with a money laundering case against builder Swaraj Singh Yadav.
Supreme Court Notifies 7300 Cases for Partial Working Days Vacation Schedule in 2026
India’s Supreme Court published its list of cases including fresh bail applications to be heard during the 2026 summer Partial Court Working Days schedule.
US Supreme Court Earlier Struck Down Emergency Tariffs Forcing Trade Strategy Reset
The US Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down emergency tariffs forced the Trump administration to recalibrate its trade enforcement approach under alternative statutes.
Allahabad High Court Fire in Courtroom Contained Without Injuries or Document Loss
A fire that broke out in a courtroom at the Allahabad High Court was swiftly extinguished and no court personnel litigants or judicial records were harmed.
Nigerian High Court Judge Dies After Sudden Collapse at Home
A sitting High Court judge in Nigeria died after collapsing suddenly at his residence prompting an outpouring of condolences from the Nigerian legal community.
India Court Jails Man for Life for Rape and Murder of Irish Woman in Goa Eight Years On
Nearly eight years after the crime a Goa court convicted and sentenced Vikat Bhagat to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of an Irish tourist at Palolem beach.
Kerala POCSO Court Hands 25-Year Sentence to Main Accused in Child Sexual Assault Case
A fast-track POCSO court in Neyyattinkara sentenced the primary accused to 25 years and the two other co-accused to 20 years each for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl.
Delhi Court Orders Protection for Witnesses in Money Laundering Case Against Swaraj Singh Yadav
A Delhi court ordered protective measures for witnesses and homebuyers who alleged they were threatened in a money laundering case involving builder Swaraj Singh Yadav.