State vs Unnamed Accused — Kathua rape and murder case

This case concerns the rape and murder of a minor in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. Various groups and individuals, including bar association panels and political figures, have campaigned for the case to be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) rather than local authorities, a matter which reached the Supreme Court for adjudication.

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Kathua rape and murder case: Three men convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment

A court in Pathankot has convicted three men for their roles in the kidnapping, gang rape, and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua, sentencing them to life imprisonment. Three other police officials were also convicted for destruction of evidence and sentenced to five years in prison.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court gave prison sentences to six men following a crime against a girl.
Who:: Three men were convicted for the crime. Three police officials were convicted for destroying evidence. A court in Pathankot made these decisions.
When:: Reported on 10 Jun 2019.
Where:: The court is in Pathankot. The case involves Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.
Why:: The court convicted the men for their roles in kidnapping, gang rape, and murder. The police officials were convicted for destroying evidence.
What it means:: The three men received life imprisonment. The three police officials received five years in prison.

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News20 May 2018

BJP Minister Who Quit Over Kathua Marches Barefoot To Demand CBI Probe

The march was organised this morning to pressurise the state government to have the Kathua case investigated by the CBI. Advertisement.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A former government minister walked without shoes to protest and call for a federal investigation.
Who:: A member of the BJP political party who resigned from his minister role.
When:: Reported on 20 May 2018.
Where:: Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.
Why:: He wants a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the rape and murder case.
What it means:: The protest puts public pressure on the government to change which agency investigates the alleged crimes.

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News6 May 2018

CBI probe into Kathua case? SC likely to decide tomorrow

India News: NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is likely to hear tomorrow the Kathua gang rape-and-murder case along with the petitions seeking shifting of the...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court is considering whether a federal agency should investigate the case.
Who:: The Supreme Court is the high-level court making the decision. The Central Bureau of Investigation is the federal agency being considered for the probe. The unnamed accused are the people facing charges in this case.
When:: Reported on 6 May 2018.
Where:: Jammu and Kashmir.
Why:: The court is deciding whether the Central Bureau of Investigation should take over the inquiry.
What it means:: The court will provide a decision on whether to hand the case to federal investigators.

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News26 Apr 2018

Call For CBI Probe In Kathua Rape Case Justified, Says Bar Council Panel

The Jammu and Kashmir lawyers did not obstruct justice in the Kathua rape case and their demand for a CBI investigation into the matter is "justified" the...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A committee from the Bar Council suggested that the investigation of this case should be handed to the CBI.
Who:: The Bar Council panel is a group of lawyers, and the accused are people charged with rape and murder.
When:: Reported on 26 Apr 2018.
Where:: The state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Why:: The panel believes that transferring the case to the CBI, a federal investigative agency, is justified.
What it means:: This recommendation puts pressure on the authorities to decide which agency should lead the investigation for the court.

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State vs Unnamed Accused — Kathua rape and murder case

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