Court directs to file FIR against SIT members that probed Kathua rape-murder case

Two police officials and a special police officer Surender Verma were convicted for destruction of evidence.

Trial of juvenile in Kathua gangrape, murder case to begin today

According to order served to Crime Branch, officials have been asked to bring in prosecution evidence and witnesses for trial to begin.

Sanji Ram, along with two others, was convicted for life on charges of rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in Kathua on Monday.

Vishal, son of main accused Sanji Ram has been acquitted in the case.

The amendment replaces criminal law amendment ordinance promulgated on April 21 after Kathua's rape and murder and another woman in Unnao.

A habeas corpus writ petition has been filed by the cousin of the witness. It alleges that Hussain has been kept in illegal detention.

'The report has been submitted and final arguments will be concluded tomorrow after which judge will pronounce verdict,' prosecutor said.

The juvenile had allegedly kidnapped the girl on Jan 10 on directions of his uncle Sanji Ram, who plotted her abduction and killing.

SC also directs all High Courts to ensure that cases of sexual assault of children are fast-tracked and decided by special court.

He termed the reshuffle a 'normal exercise', said that on reviewing the situation a decision was taken to give opportunity to 5 more MLAs.