Indian penal code
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Anonymous
(Querist) 26 April 2023
This query is : Resolved
Aryavarta, a country with a high population density, is celebrated for its diverse array of religions and ethnic groups. Its constitution provides assurances of justice, equality, and liberty to all citizens, while simultaneously promoting a sense of fraternity. The nation boasts a robust executive, with a firm stance on human rights violations, prioritising the principles of natural justice that prohibit unfair punishment.
Rajesh and Priya, two individuals from different castes, fell deeply in love with each other. Despite facing opposition from their families due to their inter-caste relationship, they decided to elope and get married. However, their families were outraged by their decision and saw it as a threat to their "honour." In a brutal act of violence, Priya's father and three brothers tracked down Rajesh's father , mother , grandparents and his 2 siblings and killed them in their sleep. The police were informed, but they were reluctant to take action against Priya's family due to their strong influence in the area. The incident received widespread attention, with the media covering the story and people demanding justice for Rajesh's family.
After months of protests and widespread media coverage, the pressure on the police to take action against the perpetrators of the brutal murders increased. Eventually, evidence against Priya's father and one of her brothers was uncovered, and they were arrested for the crime they committed. The other two brothers, however, were still at large and being hunted by the police. Since two brothers were absconding and had been declared as proclaimed offenders, the trial court split up the case against them. During the trial, the prosecution filed a petition under section 299 of the CrPC to record evidence in the absence of the absconding accused.
As the trial began, it became evident that the accused had used their influence and power to manipulate the local authorities and cover up their crime. However, with the support of the public and the media, the case gained national attention, and the pressure on the judiciary to deliver justice increased. Finally on 1/1/2006, after a long and gruelling trial, the accused were found guilty of the murders, and the court handed down the Life imprisonment to Priya's father and brother.
The government granted them remission and released them prematurely on 15th August 2022 on the eve of the 76th Independence Day. The decision was met with mixed reactions from the public, with some questioning the government's decision to release the convicts who had committed such a heinous crime. Others believed that they had served their time and deserved a second chance. Nevertheless, the release of the convicts sparked a debate on the country's justice system and whether or not it was truly serving justice to the victims and their families.
The premature release of lifers by the state government had been a cause of concern for an NGO "JusticeBridge", who filed a PIL. The NGO argued that it had deeply disturbed the conscience of society. However, the court dismissed the PIL but gave a direction to the state government. The court instructed the government to ensure that the life convict release committee, which is headed by the Principal Secretary of the State Home Department, convenes once every two months. The committee would review and make decisions on the applications submitted by the convicts who are serving life imprisonment.
As Priya's father and brother were released from prison, they were greeted by a large crowd of well-wishers and supporters who hailed them as heroes for suffering for their beliefs and principles. The community continued to celebrate her father and brother as symbols of justice and hope, inviting them to speak at public gatherings and giving them a hero's welcome wherever they went. On 1/1/2023 another tragedy struck when Priya's father, brother, sister-in-law, and 10-month-old nephew were found dead in their room due to carbon monoxide poisoning. It was later discovered that the gas had been released through their air conditioner, leading to their untimely deaths.
Upon arriving at the scene of the crime, the police launched an investigation and soon began to suspect Rajesh and Priya's involvement. After gathering evidence, they were both arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder. Their children were taken into state custody. The ensuing trial received widespread media attention, with the case being dubbed the "Family Poisoning Case." Ultimately, the Principal Sessions Court of Valluvarnadu of Aryavarta sentenced both Priya and Rajesh to death. On 10/04/2023 Priya filed an appeal, citing her pregnancy at the time of the crime and also a petition seeking mercy. .
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 27 April 2023
To my best Aryavarta was a land between kumbh river present-day Kabul and Vindhya ranges in central India. Hence I doubt how there is a criminal case.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 28 April 2023
The querist is passing his time by narrating some folk tales, hence it can be conveniently ignored
