Supreme Court slams U.P. Police over ‘slipshod’ murder probe, orders ₹6 lakh reparation

The Supreme Court expressed dismay regarding the conduct of a murder investigation, stating that the State police would benefit from educating their officers on investigative processes. The court described itself as appalled by how the investigation was carried out, according to The Hindu.

Separately, a group of 21 news publishers has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court challenging India's privacy law. According to The Indian Express, the Digital News Publishers Association stated in a confidential filing that the lack of a written carve-out for journalists is alarming. The publishers argue that the law, which is set to implement contentious provisions by May 2027, could trample investigative work and allow the government to identify journalistic sources.

In Abuja, a Federal High Court dismissed a no-case submission by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding allegations of unlawful telephone interception involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the prosecution provided sufficient evidence to require El-Rufai to enter a defence against the five-count amended charge. The case has been adjourned until November 25, 2026, according to Punch Nigeria.

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