Abhaya Case

Virginity test on Sister Sephy in Abhaya case was sexist, unconstitutional: Delhi HC

February 08, 2023

Virginity test on Sister Sephy in Abhaya case was sexist, unconstitutional: Delhi HC

The court also observed that there is no legal procedure that provides for a 'virginity test'.

June 23, 2022
HC suspends life-term for Kottoor, Sephy in Abhaya case, grants bail

The two have been asked to furnish a bail amount of Rs five lakh each and have been barred from travelling outside Kerala.
January 22, 2022
Tale of two nuns: Strange coincidences of Abhaya and Kuravilangad nun trials

The accused in both cases are people sworn to a life of celibacy. And forbidden desires were at the heart of both the crimes.
July 12, 2021
HC seeks Kerala govt's stand on plea to quash parole to Abhaya case convicts

The two convicts – Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy – were granted parole for 90 days on May 11 and 12 by the DG Prisons.
February 12, 2021
Abhaya murder case: Sister Sephy moves HC seeking suspension of sentence

Sister Sephy was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5.5 lakh was slapped on her.
January 18, 2021
Sister Abhaya case: Father Thomas Kottoor moves HC against CBI court verdict

The priest, currently in jail, alleged that the order of the conviction and sentence passed by the Special CBI Court was 'absolutely improper and incorrect'.
January 13, 2021
Former HC judge slams Abhaya case verdict

Retired Justice Abraham Mathew, also a former director of the Judicial Academy, alleged that it was a fabricated case with forged evidence and flawed verdict.

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