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SC orders Bengaluru court to fast track Renukaswamy murder trial involving actor Darshan

SC orders Bengaluru court to fast track Renukaswamy murder trial involving actor Darshan

The Supreme Court has directed the Bengaluru trial court to expedite the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan and others, noting the trial’s progress is “very slow.” The apex court pointed out that charge framing occurred on November 3, 2025 and that in seven months only 10 witnesses have been examined. With the prosecution aiming to examine around 60 priority witnesses, the SC warned that if substantial progress doesn’t occur in one year, it will intervene. It also ordered Karnataka to ensure full undertrial amenities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
SC orders Rohit Chaturvedi premature release after 22 years citing reformation over retribution

SC orders Rohit Chaturvedi premature release after 22 years citing reformation over retribution

The Supreme Court has set aside the Ministry of Home Affairs order denying premature release to Rohit Chaturvedi, convicted in the 2003 murder of poet Madhumita Shukla. Chaturvedi has spent 22 years in prison and was already out on bail. A bench of B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the state must prioritize reformation, not retribution, when considering remission. The court also noted he need not surrender.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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CBI registers FIR into Chandranath Rath murder and flags conspiracy organized crime links

CBI registers FIR into Chandranath Rath murder and flags conspiracy organized crime links

The CBI has registered an FIR and opened an investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, the PA of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Rath, a former Indian Air Force personnel, was shot dead near Madhyamgram on May 6. A court remanded three arrested suspects to police custody until May 24, while the agency suspects conspiracy and organized crime.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
Telangana High Court swaps four years jail for just 500 fine in husband death case

Telangana High Court swaps four years jail for just 500 fine in husband death case

The Telangana High Court upheld a woman’s conviction in her husband’s death case but replaced her four-year jail term with a ₹500 fine. The court accepted that the stabbing occurred during a sudden quarrel, not with premeditation, and said returning her to prison was unnecessary despite the finding of guilt.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026
UP woman protests son arrest in Chandranath Rath case demands CBI probe and justice

UP woman protests son arrest in Chandranath Rath case demands CBI probe and justice

A mother from Ballia is protesting the arrest of her son, Raj Singh, in the Chandranath Rath murder case. She claims Bengal Police picked up her son while he was returning from Ayodhya and insists he is innocent, calling it a serious miscarriage of justice. She has demanded a CBI probe into the circumstances leading to the arrest.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
3 Arrested in Chandranath Rath Murder Case Court Grants 13-Day Police Custody

3 Arrested in Chandranath Rath Murder Case Court Grants 13-Day Police Custody

The CID brought three accused before a local court in North 24 Parganas in the Chandranath Rath murder case. After a detailed submission by Public Prosecutor Bivas Chatterjee, the court granted the investigating agency 13 days of police custody. The administration remains on high alert as the high-profile case continues to unfold.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026

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Bengal police arrest three from UP over aide murder of CM Suvendu Adhikari

Bengal police arrest three from UP over aide murder of CM Suvendu Adhikari

Bengal police have arrested three men from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The breakthrough reportedly came from digital clues and links stretching across states. Investigators are now hunting remaining suspects, with officials saying the crime was meticulously planned and carefully executed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Three sharpshooters arrested in Chandranath Rath murder case tied to Suvendu Adhikari aide

Three sharpshooters arrested in Chandranath Rath murder case tied to Suvendu Adhikari aide

The investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has advanced with the arrest of three sharpshooters. Authorities carried out a coordinated operation involving the West Bengal CID and police from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, signaling a broader crackdown tied to the case. Further details on the shooters and their links are expected as questioning continues.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Three UP sharp shooters arrested in Chandranath Rath murder case after pre planned killing

Three UP sharp shooters arrested in Chandranath Rath murder case after pre planned killing

West Bengal Police have arrested three alleged sharp shooters from Uttar Pradesh in the Chandranath Rath murder case. Rath, executive assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead on May 6 near his home in Madhyamgram in what investigators call a pre-planned contract killing. The accused are expected to be produced in Barasat Court today.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
SC bars murder accused from inheriting victim property even during ongoing trial

SC bars murder accused from inheriting victim property even during ongoing trial

The Supreme Court ruled that anyone accused of murdering or abetting a murder cannot inherit the victim’s property. The restriction applies whether the transfer would happen through a will or through intestate succession. Crucially, the court said the disqualification holds even if the trial is still ongoing, reinforcing justice and preventing benefits from alleged wrongdoing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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PA Murder Case Post mortem confirms victim died on spot after three bullet wounds in body

PA Murder Case Post mortem confirms victim died on spot after three bullet wounds in body

In Kolkata, the post-mortem of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, found three gunshot wounds—two in the chest and one in the abdomen. Doctors said the injuries caused excessive blood loss and multiple organ failure, concluding Rath died instantly at the scene. Investigators are using the findings to sharpen the case timeline and identify responsibility.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Mamata loss alleged as motive in Suvendu aide Chandranath Rath killing demands life term

Mamata loss alleged as motive in Suvendu aide Chandranath Rath killing demands life term

The mother of Chandranath Rath, an executive assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, has demanded life imprisonment for those accused of killing her son. She says the murder, which came soon after Assembly election results, was revenge tied to Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in Bhabanipur, linking the timing of the killing to the political outcome.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Bengal police detain three in Chandranath murder case SIT led by CID IG

Bengal police detain three in Chandranath murder case SIT led by CID IG

Barasat police have detained three suspects linked to the Chandranath assassination and are interrogating them at Madhyamgram police station. A Special Investigation Team has been formed, headed by the IG CID, with officers from the IB and the Bengal STF involved. Authorities say the SIT will probe the Madhya area link and expand the investigation further.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Prosecutors allege D4vd used a chainsaw to dismember 14 year old Celeste Rivas

Prosecutors allege D4vd used a chainsaw to dismember 14 year old Celeste Rivas

Prosecutors in the Celeste Rivas case allege singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, stabbed the 14-year-old before using a chainsaw to dismember her in his garage. They also claim he bought items such as a body bag and a pool to dispose of remains. The court filing adds that the pair reportedly had a sexual relationship when Rivas was 13 and Burke was 18.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Meghalaya court grants bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi accused of orchestrating husband’s honeymoon murder

Meghalaya court grants bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi accused of orchestrating husband’s honeymoon murder

A court in Meghalaya has granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in 2025. Raja went missing and his body was later found mutilated. Sonam and others were arrested, and police say the investigation will continue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Bengaluru police arrest man in onion trader murder linked to illicit relationship dispute

Bengaluru police arrest man in onion trader murder linked to illicit relationship dispute

Karnataka Police arrested Harish within hours of the murder of an onion trader, Ramachandra, near the Patalamma temple in Patalamma Layout, Bengaluru. Investigators say the killing followed a dispute involving Ramachandra’s alleged relationship with a local woman. Police have built their case around the confrontation that escalated into violence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 26 Apr 2026
Delhi Police Recreate IRS Officer Daughter Murder Scene With Suspect Rahul Meena

Delhi Police Recreate IRS Officer Daughter Murder Scene With Suspect Rahul Meena

Delhi Police brought accused Rahul Meena to the crime scene to reconstruct the events in the murder and robbery case of an IRS officer’s daughter. During the exercise, Meena reenacted the full sequence, with police using it to verify his alleged entry into the house on April 22 and how he fled afterwards, as the investigation continues.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
YouTuber Salim Wastik arrested after 20 years evading police for a 1995 kidnapping murder

YouTuber Salim Wastik arrested after 20 years evading police for a 1995 kidnapping murder

Delhi Police have arrested YouTuber and TV panelist Salim Wastik over a 1995 case involving the kidnapping and murder of a businessman’s son. Authorities say he evaded arrest for more than two decades while maintaining a public-facing identity online. The case has raised fresh questions about how a high-profile figure could remain out of reach for so long.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026

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Delhi Police Arrest Absconding YouTuber Ending 31 Year Kidnapping Murder Evasion

Delhi Police Arrest Absconding YouTuber Ending 31 Year Kidnapping Murder Evasion

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Salim Ahmed, alias Salim Vastavik, a YouTuber and martial arts instructor who had evaded authorities for 31 years in a 1995 kidnapping and murder case. The 13-year-old victim was killed after the abduction, and Vastavik’s arrest ends years of disappearance and brings the long pending life sentence closer to execution.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
Murder suspect in IRS officer daughter case apprehended after alleged prior molestation link

Murder suspect in IRS officer daughter case apprehended after alleged prior molestation link

Delhi Police have apprehended the main suspect in the murder of an IRS officer’s daughter. Authorities allege the accused was involved in a separate molestation incident in Alwar just a day before the killing in Delhi. The suspect was reportedly hiding in a hotel in Dwarka when police tracked him down, prompting further investigation into links and timelines.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
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