The Nikki Bhati murder case sees new developments. CCTV footage places Vipin, the husband, away from the house during the alleged attack. Police arrest Vipin’s father and brother. Vipin claims a cylinder blast caused Nikki’s injuries. Nikki’s sister alleges Vipin set her on fire. Police are investigating dowry harassment and domestic violence angles. Vipin denies killing Nikki. The investigation continues.

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide on the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route in Jammu and Kashmir, injuring at least six. The yatra has been suspended, and trains to Katra cancelled. Widespread disruption continues across the region with landslides blocking the Jammu-Srinagar highway and cloudbursts causing flash floods in Doda.

The SC stressed that keeping a ruling reserved for an indefinite period is a severe violation of the right to speedy justice, a fundamental aspect of Article 21 of the Constitution