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The Supreme Court has given Kannada actor Darshan a year to approach for bail if his trial in the Renukaswamy murder case shows no substantial progress. The court directed the Karnataka government to ensure 60 witnesses are examined within this period, urging the trial court to avoid adjournments on flimsy grounds.

The Court observed that the role of the police is not merely to arrest individuals and “dump them in jail” without diligently pursuing the prosecution thereafter.

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 21 police officers and a civilian in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case. Appeals filed by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed, with the court finding the trial court's verdict reasoned and justified. The CBI had accepted the acquittal, not filing its own appeal.

The Delhi High Court made a significant ruling asserting that ridiculing a wife regarding her 'small car' and 'meager gold' as dowry is tantamount to cruelty. This decision modified an earlier court's findings, allowing for the continuation of cruelty charges under Section 498A of the IPC against the husband.

Twelve men will stand trial over the tragic death of Simon Dobbin, a father-of-three who suffered fatal brain injuries after a football match assault in 2015. Allegedly attacked after a game, Dobbin, who later featured on DIY SOS, endured a brutal assault leaving him permanently disabled. He passed away in 2020, and the accused, all from Essex, face manslaughter charges.

Delhi high court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma announced contempt proceedings against discharged accused in the excise policy case for posting defamatory material. The judge stated she cannot remain silent against vilifying content targeting her and the court. This action follows Arvind Kejriwal and others boycotting proceedings after the judge declined to recuse herself.

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has secured a mistrial for the third time in his #MeToo sexual assault case involving Jessica Mann. Jurors were deadlocked, with a significant number reportedly leaning towards acquittal. Weinstein's defense attorney expressed satisfaction with the outcome, vowing to continue the fight. This latest development follows a previous conviction that was overturned.

Former minister Alamgir Alam was released from Birsa Munda Central Jail on Thursday after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a money laundering case. The SC directed the trial court to set bail conditions, which included furnishing bail bonds, submitting his passport, and not changing his contact details without permission.