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Supreme Court flags 40-year delay by Allahabad HC in murder case, seeks solutions to judicial backlog

Supreme Court flags 40-year delay by Allahabad HC in murder case, seeks solutions to judicial backlog

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A general view of the High court of Allahabad in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the extraordinary delay by the Allahabad High Court in disposing of a 40-year-old criminal appeal filed by a murder accused challenging his conviction. A partial working day (PWD) Bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and A.S. Chandurkar, on Monday (June 8, 2026), described the situation as disturbing and questioned what innovative measures could be adopted to address the mounting pendency that continues to clog the justice delivery system in the Allahabad High Court. The case pertained to Vijay Singh who was 28 years old when he was arrested in November 1983 for allegedly shooting his brother dead. A sessions court at Kanpur convicted him of murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment in December 1985. Singh challenged the verdict before the Allahabad High Court. However, his appeal remained pending for nearly 41 years before being dismissed by the High Court through a 20-page judgment delivered on February 9, 2026. During …

How a misspelled Bihar village and a fake ‘2027 Census’ ended a Delhi man’s 40-year run from the law

How a misspelled Bihar village and a fake ‘2027 Census’ ended a Delhi man’s 40-year run from the law

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A suspect, a misspelled name of a village in Bihar’s Nalanda district: This was all a Delhi Police Crime Branch team had when they reopened a 40-year-old murder case in late March and pulled out a copy of the FIR from the records. From its damaged pages, they managed to piece together the events of October 19, 1986. The man they were looking for, Chander Shekhar Prasad, was 44 years old then. He was a cardboard businessman. Before entering the business, he’d worked as a compositor at a prominent English newspaper in Delhi. Prasad lived with his family — his wife, two sons aged 10 and 8, and a three-year-old daughter — in East Delhi’s Shakarpur School Block. Police said he’d also employed a 24*7 helper, Luv Kumar, paying him Rs 350 a month, a substantial amount at the time. On that evening of October 19, Prasad, along with two aides, allegedly smashed his wife’s head and face with a brick — he suspected she was having an affair. His three children lay sleeping in …

Torrential Rains Break 40-Year Record, Fadnavis Orders Alert

Torrential Rains Break 40-Year Record, Fadnavis Orders Alert

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Last Updated:May 26, 2025, 00:05 IST Relentless rain floods Baramati, crumbling buildings and halting life. Supriya Sule urges exam delays; Fadnavis puts rescue teams on alert. Pre-Monsoon Flooding in Baramati. (CNN News18) Baramati and the surrounding areas of Pune district have been battered by relentless rainfall over the past few days, causing widespread chaos and panic. What started as pre-monsoon showers has escalated into a torrential downpour, breaking a 40-year-old record in Baramati. Overflowing streams, swelling ponds, and gushing nullahs have turned into raging rivers, flooding roads and low-lying areas, and leaving hundreds of residents in distress. One of the worst-affected areas is Baramati’s MIDC region, where three residential buildings – Sairang, Rishikesh, and Shri Samarth – have partially collapsed due to excessive water seepage and weakened foundations. Alarmed residents rushed to the nearest police station for help late last night. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, and the buildings have been evacuated as a precaution. Many families are now displaced and seeking temporary shelter on roads and nearby safe locations. Local authorities are reportedly …

US: 40-year sentence demanded for man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband with hammer

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Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to impose a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and her husband, Paul Pelosi, (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File) The San Francisco Chronicle reported late Friday that prosecutors made the request ahead of a sentencing hearing for David DePape, saying he has not shown remorse for the October 2022 attack. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “There is nothing about the history and characteristics of the defendant that warrant leniency,” federal prosecutors wrote in court documents. “The defendant has admitted — indeed bragged — that he knew what he was doing.” DePape was convicted last year of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official. He is scheduled to be sentenced Friday. Paul Pelosi suffered skull …

Shimla Sees Record 40-Year Drop In Hotel Occupancy On New Year’s Eve

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The occupancy in Shiml is about 50-60 per cent (Representational) Shimla: Prediction of weekend snow and the Chief Minister’s directions to not be harsh with drunk revelers on New Year failed to woo tourists to Shimla which recorded a 50-60 per cent occupancy – “the lowest in the last 40 years”. Last year, Shimla recorded over 80 per cent occupancy on New Year. The hotel and allied industries were pinning hopes on a ‘white New Year’ but chances of snowfall are very bleak. While the Mall Road and The Ridge in the heart of the city are abuzz with tourists as winter carnival turned the place into a fair with lights and cultural bonanza, footfall has not converted in room occupancy in hotels, said Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders Association president MK Seth. The occupancy is about 50-60 per cent which is the lowest in the last 40 years and even during the Covid-19 pandemic, the New Year tourist rush was more than this, he told PTI. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the …

Revisiting Jackie Shroff`s Remarkable 40-Year Journey in Bollywood

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As Jackie Shroff completes a remarkable 40 years in the film industry, we celebrate his iconic journey from his debut in `Hero` to his recent venture `Mast Mein Rehne Ka.` This article delves into the films that showcase his diverse acting skills and explores how he continues to stay at the top of his game, earning the status of a beloved icon. The Debut That Defined: `Hero` (1983):Jackie Shroff`s journey began with the legendary film `Hero,` released on December 16, 1983. The movie not only marked his debut as a lead actor but also set the stage for a remarkable career. Diverse Roles, Diverse Talents:From action-packed roles in `Teri Meherbaniyan` to the intense drama of `Parinda,` Jackie`s filmography reflects his ability to seamlessly transition between diverse characters, showcasing his acting prowess. Romantic Saga: `Dil Hi Toh Hai` (1992):The romantic drama `Dil Hi Toh Hai` highlighted Jackie`s versatility, proving that he wasn`t limited to action genres. His portrayal of a romantic hero earned him accolades. Cult Classic: `Rangeela` (1995):In the cult classic `Rangeela,` Jackie Shroff`s portrayal …