A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal, sparking outrage and violence in the village. The accused, who had befriended the girl, confessed to the crime. Police were accused of negligence by the family, and the incident has raised concerns about women’s safety in the state.
Two kindergarten girls in Maharashtra, India, were allegedly sexually abused by a cleaning staff member at their school. The incident sparked outrage and protests, leading to the arrest of the suspect and the suspension of school officials and police officers for their alleged negligence.
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has upheld an adult’s constitutional right to choose their marriage partner and live with anyone they choose, under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The court quashed an FIR filed against a couple who married against the wishes of the woman’s uncle, stating that an adult citizen cannot be restricted from marrying or residing with a person of their choice. The judgment also highlighted the importance of protecting citizens from honor killings and the duty of the state to preserve human life. The court held the police responsible for failing to take action against the woman’s uncle and directed them to ensure the couple’s safety.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has uncovered severe human rights abuses surrounding the deaths of 21 teenagers at the Enyobeni tavern in East London in 2022. The report exposes failures by the police, liquor board, municipality, and government departments in addressing underage drinking and overcrowding.
Two months after the brutal murder of G Praveen, a 22-year-old Dalit man, his wife Sharmila, 21, allegedly attempted suicide and later died on Monday, April 22, in a Chennai hospital. Praveen’s family, including his mother Chitra, believes Sharmila’s suicide was a result of distress caused by alleged police negligence and caste violence. They filed a complaint with the Tambaram Police Commissioner, claiming that the police failed to adequately inform them about the bail hearing for Praveen’s alleged killers, leading to Sharmila’s distress and subsequent suicide attempt.
