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Vishwajit Rane’s Conduct at GMCH: Potential Violations of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

The episode that occurred on June 7, 2025, when the Minister of Health for the state of Goa, Vishwajit Rane, publicly reprimanded and removed Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar from his position at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), is the subject of this article. The purpose of this article is to investigate the ways in which his acts may violate the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, namely the portions that pertain to the abuse of authority, obstruction of public officials, and criminal intimidation.

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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Family Business Row: Justice Abhay S Oka, Justic Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justic Augustine George Masih

The Supreme Court issued a significant decision in which it acquitted the accused in a murder case that was tied to the alleged smuggling of sand. The court cited poor circumstantial evidence, procedural delays, and untrustworthy witness testimonies as the reasons for its decision. This decision reinforced the norm of proof beyond reasonable doubt.