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The controversy surrounding the <keyword id="20075531" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="reliability" source="keywords">reliability</keyword> of <keyword id="22853506" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lie-detectors" source="keywords">lie detectors</keyword> has persisted for decades. A local Kolkata court recently approved the administration of a <keyword id="19980552" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="polygraph-test" source="keywords">polygraph test</keyword> on <keyword id="279820" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sanjoy-roy" source="Orion">Sanjoy Roy</keyword>, the prime accused in the recent rape-muder case that has shaken the country. This decision has reignited debates over whether lie detectors genuinely serve justice or merely offer a veneer of truth-finding. <h2>Reliability of lie detectors</h2>Lie detectors, more formally known as polygraphs, measure physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and skin conductivity. The underlying assumption is that when a person lies, they experience stress or anxiety, leading to measurable changes in these physiological markers. A trained examiner interprets these responses to determine whether the person is lying or telling the truth. Despite their use in <keyword id="6358052" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="criminal" source="Orion">criminal</keyword> <keyword id="20020361" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="investigations" source="keywords">investigations</keyword> and courtrooms, the reliability of lie detectors remains highly contested. Critics argue that polygraphs are not scientifically robust enough to be considered reliable. The primary concern is that physiological responses can be triggered by a variety of factors unrelated to lying, such as nervousness, fear, or even anger. This makes it difficult to definitively link changes in physiological responses to deception. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112654348" title="Nirbhaya Fund to Disha Act: What changes has the Indian govt implemented in response to major rape cases in the past?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Studies have shown that polygraphs are far from foolproof. While research has varied, the National Research Council published a report in 2003 questioning the efficacy of polygraphs, stating that the evidence that they are accurate is "scientifically weak" and that their results should be treated with caution. Moreover, the American Psychological Association has also expressed scepticism, noting that "most psychologists agree that there is little evidence that polygraph tests can accurately detect lies." <h2>Major cases where lie detectors were used</h2>Despite these concerns, lie detectors have played significant roles in various cases in India. This includes one of the most horrific serial murder cases in India, the Nithari killings in 2007 which involved the discovery of numerous bodies and human remains near the house of businessman Moninder Singh Pandher in Noida. Pandher's domestic help, Surinder Koli, was accused of carrying out these brutal murders. During the investigation, both Pandher and Koli were subjected to polygraph tests. While Koli eventually confessed to the murders, the polygraph tests were part of the investigative process that led to his conviction. In more recent years, polygraphs have been used in cases such as the O.J. Simpson trial, where Simpson had refused to take a polygraph test. However, O.J. Simpson reportedly did take the test shortly after, with results of this test indicating that he was being deceptive towards the questions he answered. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112643793" title="Kolkata doctor rape and murder case: Supreme Court tells CBI to file report by August 22" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>However, polygraphs have also been involved in miscarriages of justice. For example, in the case of William Dillon, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1981 based partly on a failed polygraph test, it took nearly 27 years before DNA evidence proved his innocence. Such cases underscore the potential dangers of relying too heavily on lie detectors in legal proceedings. <h2>Where are lie detectors still used?</h2>The use of polygraphs varies widely across the world. In India, polygraph tests are not admissible as evidence in court unless the accused consents to the test. The Supreme Court has also ruled that polygraph tests can be considered material evidence, but they may not be enough to convict someone. However, they are still occasionally used in investigations, as seen in the Kolkata case. Some researchers are exploring more advanced techniques, such as brain imaging and voice stress analysis, to detect lies. However, these methods are still in their infancy and come with their own set of ethical concerns. In conclusion, while lie detectors may offer some utility in investigations, their reliability remains highly questionable. The decision to use them, particularly in high-stakes cases like the one in Kolkata, should be approached with caution.

As the prime accused in Kolkata rape-murder gears up for a polygraph test, how reliable are these lie detectors?

<ul><li><keyword id="6354977" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Supreme-Court">Supreme Court</keyword> of India rejects the review petition of Akshay Singh, one of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya rape and murder case. </li><li>The Supreme Court today upheld the 2017 judgement saying that it found no error in the verdict given by a fast-track court. </li><li> Two years back, four of the six accused in the horrific rape case were sentenced to death. </li></ul> The Supreme Court today upheld the 2017 judgement saying that it found no error in the verdict given by a fast-track court. Two years back, four of the six accused in the horrific rape case were sentenced to death. In a review petition, Akshay Kumar Singh — one of the accused said that no CBI probe was conducted and that the real culprits are still out. He also argued that six people cannot possibly rape a girl in 21 minutes. He also presented a book by Sunil Gupta — that talks about yet another accused Ram Singh’s death in Tihar jail. Ram Singh had committed suicide in jail. One of the bizarre arguments by Akshay Kumar Singh was about Delhi’s bad air quality he said, “People are already dying so why give a death penalty.” The horrific <keyword id="1501541" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirbhaya-case">Nirbhaya case</keyword> In 2012, a 23-year-old paramedical student was gangraped and brutally assaulted on the intervening night of December 16-17 inside a moving bus. Later, she was thrown out at an isolated place by the accused. Due to the brutality inflicted on her, she died on December 29, 2012 at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. Police had arrested all the six accused in the case. Ram Singh, one of them allegedly committed suicide in jail. A juvenile who also convicted was released from a reformation home after serving a three-year term. As many cases and petitions were filed after the fast track court verdict. In fact, in 2017, Supreme Court upheld capital punishment and so did the Delhi High Court. Thousands of people marched on the street across the country to protest against the judicial system. The case lead to the government setting up Nirbhaya Fund — a Rs 10 billion corpus which helps state governments facilitate women safety services. The government also introduced a Nirbhaya Act on April 3, 2013 that mandates strict punishments for sex crimes. The government also expanded the definition of rape and involved forced penetration, oral, vaginal or anal, with any foreign object in it. It also recognised stalking and voyeurism as an offence. The law also stated that certain offence will be dealt separately under IPC such as acid attack (Sec 326A), attempt to acid attack (Sec 326B), sexual harassment (Sec 354A), act with intention to disrobe a woman (Sec 354B), voyeurism (Sec 354C), and stalking (Sec 354D). In 2019, two rape cases <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/unnao-rape-case-delhi-high-court-convicts-ex-bjp-mla-kuldeep-singh-sengar/articleshow/72751775.cms?utm_source=copy-link&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=Click_through_social_share">shocked the nation when both the victims were burnt to death</a>. The first was the rape and murder of a 27-year old doctor in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/hyderabad-rape-case-accused-shot-dead-in-a-police-encounter/articleshow/72393351.cms">Hyderabad which culminated into an encounter where all the accused were shot by Telangana police</a>. Yet another rape victim of Unnao died a horrific death as the 23 year old girl was stabbed and set on fire as she was on her way to a court hearing. This week, a Delhi Court<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/unnao-rape-case-delhi-high-court-convicts-ex-bjp-mla-kuldeep-singh-sengar/articleshow/72751775.cms?utm_source=copy-link&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=Click_through_social_share"> convicted former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar for kidnapping</a> and raping a minor girl in Unnao in 2017. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/hyderabad-rape-case-accused-shot-dead-in-a-police-encounter/articleshow/72393351.cms">Hyderabad rape case accused shot dead in an encounter and magisterial probe is ordered</a>

Nirbhaya case: Supreme Court rejects review petition and upholds death penalty

Protests continue to surge across India against the rape of 19-year old Dalit girl from the <keyword id="6390895" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="hathras">Hathras</keyword> district in Uttar Pradesh. Congress workers are holding a candlelight march near India Gate against the alleged gang-rape. Protests also errupted in other parts of the country, like Pune, Chennai and Kolkata. after the brief detainment of <keyword id="5268" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rahul-Gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</keyword> and <keyword id="12587" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Priyanka-Gandhi">Priyanka Gandhi</keyword> Vadra by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police. Meanwhile, Seema Kushwaha — who fought on the behalf of the rape victim in the landmark Nirbhaya case — may also be roped into defend the Hathras victim. "The family of the alleged gang-rape victim called me to Hathras as they want me to stand as their legal counsel. I'm not being allowed to meet them as administration says it will affect law and order situation," she told ANI. UP Police claims Hathras victim was not raped A senior Uttar Pradesh police officer said on Thursday said the forensic report has revealed that the 19-year-old Hathras woman who succumbed to her injuries at a Delhi hospital was not raped. Citing a forensic science laboratory (FSL) report, ADG (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said the cause of her death is an injury on the neck and trauma resulting due to it. "The report of the FSL has also come. It says clearly that samples did not have sperm. It makes clear that there was no rape or gang rape," Kumar said. "Even the woman in her statement to police did not mention about rape but talked about 'marpeet' (beating) only," he said. "For disturbing social harmony and create caste violence, some persons wrongly presented facts," the UP police officer said. "Police took immediate action in the case and now we will identify those who tried to disturb social harmony and create caste violence," the ADG added, stressing that people "distorted facts" in the media. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi detained for violating Section 188 on their march to Hathras Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have been detailed by the Uttar Pradesh police their way to Hathras for violating Section 188 of the Disaster Management Act. It cites disobedience which causes danger to human life, health or safety or causes or tends to cause riot or affray. Violation of Section 188 can lead to an imprisonment term up to 6 months or a fine up to 1,000 rupees. As he was being arrested, Rahul Gandhi reportedly tripped amid the melee as he was being detained by the police. <div type="image" title="rahul gandhi arrest2" msid="78426053" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Rahul Gandhi seen tripping in the process of being detained by the UP Police on his way to Hathras&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The group of Congress workers was still around 140 kilometers away from Hathras when the arrest occurred. The Gandhi's were on the way to visit the family of the 19-year old gang rape victim.. The rushed cremation of the victim has led to a surge in protests across the country. As the two Gandhi's were being taken away, Congress workers were seen blocking the road to keep the police van from leaving, which ensued in the UP police using force to clear the way. They have been taken to the Buddh International Circuit guest house. NCW seeks explanation from UP Police on urgency to cremate body of Hathras gangrape victim <ul class="inte_common"></ul>The National Commission for Women (NCW), in a statement, said it is shocked at the brutal gangrape of a 20-year-old woman in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh who died in Delhi after fighting for life for two weeks. The incident underlines the grim state of women in the society, it said. The commission said it also came across a disturbing report on police officials cremating her body in the middle of the night without the permission and presence of her family members. It has been reported that the victim's body was cremated at 2:30 am by the police without the presence of any family member. "The victim's family had reportedly appealed to the District Magistrate for taking her body home for performing the last rites, however the police went ahead with the cremation while most of her family members were away," it said. "The commission has now written to Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh seeking an explanation on the urgency to cremate the body of the victim in the middle of the night that too in the absence of her family. NCW has asked the administration to send a reply on the same at the earliest," it said. Congress convoy to Hathras stopped in UP —Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi proceed on foot Vehicles of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who were on their way to Hathras to meet the family of the Dalit gang-rape victim, were stopped in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Thursday, party officials said. <div type="twitter" handle="ANINewsUP" handlename="ANI UP" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/706717125369470976/C-CLFqhC_normal.jpg" favoritecount="503" retweetcount="115" status="Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with Congress workers walks along the Yamuna Expressway, after her vehicle was stopped… https://t.co/BJH2t8gltG" createdat="1601540406000" id="1311581642146816000"></div> The convoy was stopped near Pari Chowk, prompting party workers and senior leaders to proceed on foot, with some functionaries saying they will walk down to Hathras. Around the same time last year, we were fighting for the Unnao daughter and the situation in UP has not changed in a year, Priyanka Gandhi told reporters as she started walking on the expressway. The Uttar Pradesh government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath must take responsibility for women safety in the state and ensure atrocities against them are stopped, she added. After Hathras, another gangrape victim dies in UP's Balrampur A 22-year-old Dalit woman died after allegedly being raped by two men in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district, succumbing to critical injuries on the same day as the teen from Hathras in the state who breathed her last in a Delhi hospital two weeks after she was gangraped. Both the women died on Tuesday and were cremated on Wednesday. The two men accused of assaulting the woman from Balrampur have been arrested, police said amid outrage over the death of the 19-year-old Dalit woman from Hathras. The Balrampur victim's mother told reporters on Wednesday night that the rapists broke her daughter's legs and back, a charge denied by the police. "My daughter had gone to take admission in a college on Tuesday. On her way back, three-four persons abducted her, took her to their room, gave her an injection and raped her. They later sent her back on an e-rickshaw, which dumped her outside our house. They broke her legs and back. She could not stand or talk," the woman said. Quoting the victim's family members, Balrampur Superintendent of Police (SP) Dev Ranjan Verma said the woman worked in a private firm and returned home on Tuesday in a serious condition. She looked dazed and had a cannula, medically known as Vigo and used for administering an injection or other fluids in the body, inserted in her hands. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but died on the way, the SP said. When the matter was reported to the police by the hospital, her parents alleged she was gangraped, he added. Acting on the family's complaint, police identified the accused as Shahid and Sahil and arrested them. About the mother's allegation that the woman's legs and back were broken, Verma said, "It was not confirmed in the post-mortem. We contradict this news." She was cremated on Wednesday after the post-mortem in the presence of her family members, the police said. The district magistrate and the SP, along with the mahant of the Devipatan temple, Mithilesh Nath Yogi, visited her home on Thursday morning, met the family members and condoled her death. "The family members were assured that the accused will be given a strict punishment in accordance with law. A letter sanctioning a financial assistance of Rs 6,18,450 was handed over to them by the mahant. The amount will be sent to the victim's mother's bank account by the afternoon," a statement issued here said. The mother has demanded a compensation of Rs 25 lakh and a government job for her son. "My daughter wanted to become a lawyer but she was killed. The same fate should await the culprits. We want justice. My son should be given a government job and we should get at least Rs 25 lakh as compensation," she said. Safdarjung Hospital releases autopsy The autopsy of the 19-year old victim of the Hathras gang rape reveals that she was tortured, strangled and suffered from a cervical spine injury. However, the final diagnoses does not mention rape. It reads, "Alleged post-strangulation with cervical spine injury with sepsis with cardiopulmonary arrest." Instead, ‘rape and strangulation’ have been noted under the ‘<a href="https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/hathras-gang-rape-autopsy-report-shows-victim-was-strangled-suffered-cervical-spine-injury-2303696">medical history</a>’ section. The report adds that the victim was given CPR and ‘despite all resuscitative efforts’ was declared dead at 8:55 am on Tuesday, September 27. Section 144 in Hathras, borders sealed The district administration in Hathras has imposed Section 144 in the area and has banned the entry of all 'outsiders' including media persons in Boolgarhi Village where a 19-year-old Dalit girl was gang-raped and later passed away. District Magistrate Praveen Lakshkar said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up to probe the incident, has reached the village and is interacting with the family and other people to record their statements. "They do not want any disturbance and hence, all entry of outsiders has been stopped," he said. The District Magistrate further said that he had no information of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra reaching Hathras to meet the bereaved family. NHRC issues notice to Yogi government on Hathras incident The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the Hathras incident of the rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit girl and has issued a notice to the Yogi Adityanath government. The Commission has directed the state government to provide adequate protection to the family of the deceased, keeping in view the gravity of the matter and also the aspect of the witness protection as there is apparent rift between two communities. The government has been asked to respond to the notice within four weeks. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="78421883" title="Hathras rape case: NHRC directs UP government to provide adequate protection to victim's family" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> 80 people detained over Hathras gangrape protest Delhi Police on Wednesday detained at least 80 persons who staged a protest over the Hathras gangrape case. This includes 36 men and 44 women. "Today around 11.30 pm, members of different parties - AIDWA, DSDU, AISA AIMSS - tried to reach UP Bhawan, SP Marg to stage a protest demanding harsh punishment for accused persons in Hathras gangrape case. We have detained 80 people in this connection," said a senior police officer. Police said that as the protestors have violated order u/s 144 CrPC in force and other laws regarding Covid-19, FIR u/s 188 IPC, 3 Epidemic Act &amp; 51(b) Disaster Management Act, PS Chanakyapuri has been registered against the protesters. Yogi announces ₹ 25 lakh aid for victim’s family Amid an uproar over the cremation of the body of a Dalit gang-rape victim early on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke to the 19-year-old woman's father in Hathras district and offered his condolences. He also announced a compensation of ₹ 25 lakh to the bereaved family, apart from a job to one of its members. The family would also be given a house. The victim's father sought the harshest punishment for the four accused arrested for the crime reported on September 14. Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Avanish Awasthi said that the Chief Minister assured the woman's father of the most stringent action against the culprits and all possible help to the family. Yogi sets up SIT to probe Hathras incident The Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday set up a Special investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Hathras incident. The SIT, according to official sources, will comprise home secretary Bhagwan Swaroop, DIG Chandra Prakash and IPS officer Poonam. The SIT will submit its report at the earliest. The Chief Minister, sources said, has decided to send the case to a fast track court in order to ensure justice to the victim. All four accused have already been arrested. PIL filed in Supreme Court seeking CBI probe in Hathras gang-rape and murder A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking a CBI probe or SIT investigation under a sitting or former Supreme Court or High Court judge in the gruesome gang-rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district. The PIL has been filed by social activist Satyama Dubey and advocates Vishal Thakre and Rudra Pratap Yadav. The petitioners urged the apex court to pass appropriate order for a fair investigation - either by the CBI or the SIT under a sitting or retired judge of Supreme Court or High Court - and transfer the case to Delhi, as Uttar Pradesh authorities had failed to take certain actions against the accused. The plea said the victim was first raped and then brutally assaulted, and according to a medical report, her tongue was chopped and her neck and back bones broken by the accused, who belonged to an upper caste. The victim succumbed to her injuries at Safdarjung hospital in Delhi. The petitioner said on September 14, the accused persons raped and brutally assaulted the victim when she was in the fields to collect fodder for her cattle. It also said that the police have said the victim's cremation was being carried out as per the wishes of the family, which was not true, and the police personnel set fire to the body of the deceased, even as media persons were banned, as per the information received, said the plea. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Wednesday also wrote to Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde to urge the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the gruesome gang rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district. Hathras victim cremated, police denies coercion The 19-year-old Dalit woman from Hathra was cremated early Wednesday in her village amid tight security. "The police have forcibly taken the dead body, and my father along with them for cremation. When my father reached Hathras, he was immediately taken (to the crematorium) by the police," the victim's brother told the media. However, Hathras police have denied the charges and has issued a notice saying the coercion being talked about on social media is canard. It said: "The family cremated the body with due rituals under the supervision of police and administration." The victim, who was paralyzed after being allegedly dragged on the field by her attackers on September 14, died at the Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday after battling for life for a fortnight. Her mortal remains reached the Boolgarhi village around midnight and the cremation was done at 3 a.m. There was tension as the victim's mortal remains reached the village and people tried to block the ambulance from moving ahead. Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikrant Veer denied any 'urgency' by the police in holding the cremation at night even though cremations do not normally take place after sunset. He added that the cremation was done by the family as usual after the body reached Boolgarhi village. The SP claimed that the situation is calm in the village, but heavy police force has been deployed. The woman was allegedly raped in a Hathras village by four men, who were later taken into custody. Initially she was rushed to the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in Aligarh, but on Monday night had to be shifted to the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi after her condition deteriorated. She was in a critical condition and on ventilator support. (With inputs from IANS and PTI)

Outrage over Hathras gang rape case intensifies with protests across the country

Indians could think of nothing other than <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus">Coronavirus</keyword> be it watching important government announcements or frantically looking for updates and the latest number of infected and deaths. While few did take time off to see drama over government fall in Madhya Pradesh unfold, or even read a few tidbits on Nirbhaya convicts hanging - these are not the only things that happened last week. We collated a few important updates that would have otherwise made headlines: Anil Ambani asked to pay $100 million to Chinese Banks The head of ADA group Anil Ambani is currently embroiled in a legal battle with three state-controlled Chinese banks over a $925 million loan of to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/the-rise-and-fall-of-anil-ambanis-reliance-communications/articleshow/74596156.cms">Reliance Communications</a> which filed for bankruptcy last year. As per the banks, Ambani provided personal guarantee for the debt, a claim which he contested. A UK court order directed him to pay $100 million to the Chinese banks by Friday. However, he has failed to meet the deadline, and this may result in seizure of his assets. 19-year-old gangraped in Maharashtra Even in times of a pandemic, anti-social elements have been ultra active. A 19-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by five persons in a forest area in Nagpur, Maharashtra. She had gone to Khairi Village along with her boyfriend and their bike broke down. The accused came to the spot and took the woman to an isolated area and sexually assaulted her. The woman later managed to escape with her boyfriend. She filed a complaint after four days and all five accused have been arrested. Peter Mukerjea released from jail After spending more than four years behind the bars, former media baron Peter Mukerjea was released from the Arthur Road Jail on Friday. He was arrested on November 25, 2015 by the CBI in relation to the murder of his wife Indrani Mukerjea’s daughter, Sheena Bora. The Bombay High Court granted Mukerjea bail in February but stayed the order for six weeks so the Central Bureau of Investigation could file an appeal. The stay ended on Thursday and the CBI did not file an appeal in the Supreme Court. Rana Kapoor sent to judicial custody The founder of the now-troubled Yes Bank Rana Kapoor was sent to judicial custody by the Mumbai High Court in connection with the Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) scam, on Friday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims that Yes Bank gave loans of ₹30,000 crore out of which loans worth ₹20,000 crore became bad, during Kapoor’s tenure. The ED accuses that Kapoor and his family received ₹4,300 crore as kickbacks for granting these loans. Kapoor has been sent to judicial custody to Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai, till April 2. The CBI is also in the process of seeking his custody, so he might end up behind the bars for longer. Tamil actor, writer and director Visu passes away Popular Tamil actor and director M.R. Viswanathan, fondly known as Visu, passed away in Chennai on Sunday. The 75-year-old actor had a cardiac arrest, following which he was rushed to a hospital. Visu’s daughter, Lavanya said, “He passed away shortly after. The funeral will be held on Monday.” He was reportedly suffering from kidney-related ailments for the past couple of years. His mortal remains have been brought to his residence in Thoraipakkam. The final rites will take place at Besant Nagar crematorium at 4PM today. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/indian-coronavirus-cases-rise-to-396-after-seven-dead-and-24-cured/articleshow/74767933.cms">Indian Coronavirus cases rise to 415, after seven dead and 23 cured</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/coronavirus-lockdown-in-india-list-of-states-and-districts-under-lockdown-in-india/articleshow/74760913.cms">List of states and districts under lockdown in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/checkout-uber-and-ola-services-status-till-march-31-in-delhi/articleshow/74768034.cms">Coronavirus lockdown: Uber suspends services till March 31 in Delhi — but you can still book an Ola in Delhi</a>

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<ul><li>The <keyword id="6354944" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="aam-aadmi-party">Aam Aadmi Party</keyword>’s (AAP) complete manifesto may include keeping Delhi’s markets open around the clock like in Mumbai. </li><li>However, there are concerns that it may take a toll on law and order. </li><li>Sources told TOI that AAP believes this will boost businesses and help the ailing economy. </li></ul><keyword id="260213" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Arvind-Kejriwal">Arvind Kejriwal</keyword>, the chief minister of India’s national capital, is making some tall promises ahead of the <keyword id="1414375" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi-assembly-election">Delhi Assembly election</keyword> 2020 as he looks to get re-elected — from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/arvind-kejriwal-joins-the-battle-for-slum-votes-as-pegs-his-guarantee-against-modis-life-size-persona/articleshow/73428210.cms">legalising slums to electricity without power cuts</a>. The Aam Aadmi Party is yet to release its complete manifesto but sources told <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/24x7-markets-in-city-aap-readies-its-poll-manifesto/articleshow/73531520.cms">TOI</a> that it may include keeping up Delhi’s markets open around the clock. The idea is to bring Delhi at par with other cities around the world like Singapore, New York and India’s own, Mumbai. On Wednesday, the Maharashtrian capital <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/its-official-mumbai-to-remain-open-24x7-from-january-27/articleshow/73517478.cms">passed a proposal</a> to allow shops and restaurants to remain open 24/7 from 27 January 2020. However, the same does not apply to bars and pubs, which will have to close their shutters by 1:30 am. Supporters of the move argue that it will help businesses grow while opponents assert that it will take a toll on the already deteriorating law and order situation. The party will first run a pilot test and only expand it to more markets if it’s successful. <div type="image" title="2472_edited" msid="73579390" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Delhi Police is on the lookout for those harassing women at crowded markets like Sarojini Nagar during the New Year shopping season&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>

 The question of the law and order Former city BJP president and MLA Raj K Purohit believes that Mumbai’s decision to keep markets open around the clock will lead to an increase in crime. "If the culture of alcohol consumption gets popular, there will be thousands of cases of crimes against like the infamous Nirbhaya incident," he told reporters. However, over the past five years, Delhi has installed 1.4 lakh CCTV cameras across the city with another 1.4 lakh in progress. The AAP government is also installing 2.5 lakh streetlights in the city to make the capital free of dark spots. "For a city to remain open 24×7 and for proper movement of traffic, it needs three times the infrastructure. Since women’s safety is a matter of major concern in India, protecting them and providing more security will call for more personnel as well," Maxwell Periera, a former joint commissioner of Delhi police, told <a href="https://theprint.in/talk-point/mumbai-to-stay-open-24x7-more-cities-should-follow-or-fix-creaking-infrastructure-first/353502/">ThePrint</a>. <div type="image" title="2471_edited" msid="73579426" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Security posts in New Delhi&amp;#39;hs Lajpat Nagar area&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>

 Periera points out that while other countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have headed international standards, most Indian companies have failed miserably to pay any attention to quality. This has resulted in a pattern of making quick money at the cost of the consumer. All-night shopping could bring in employment In Mumbai, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) has welcomed markets being opened around the clock, calling it a ‘win-win’ situation. The consumers will be able to buy things whenever they need. Retailers will be able to bump up sales. With more sales, the state government can collect more revenue. RAI CEO Kumar Rajagopalan believes it could also help boost employment. He predicts jobs to rise by 10% in the retail sector over the next three years. However, former urban planning consultant Sulakshana Mahajan warns that the success of such a project will be difficult to measure. "One of the justifications for such a move is the 24-hour working schedule of many young people, in a globally connected world. However, the actual response will be necessary to evaluate its success," she told <a href="https://theprint.in/talk-point/mumbai-to-stay-open-24x7-more-cities-should-follow-or-fix-creaking-infrastructure-first/353502/">ThePrint.</a> The government currently expects the GDP to grow at a rate of 5% for the year, which is the slowest growth rate for India since 2009. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/arvind-kejriwal-joins-the-battle-for-slum-votes-as-pegs-his-guarantee-against-modis-life-size-persona/articleshow/73428210.cms">Arvind Kejriwal joins the battle for slum votes as he pegs his 'guarantee' against Modi's life-size persona</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/delhi-election-2020-aaps-raghav-chadha-will-have-to-win-the-poorvanchali-vote-in-rajinder-nagar/articleshow/73274750.cms">Delhi Election 2020: AAP’s Raghav Chadha will have to win the Poorvanchali vote in Rajinder Nagar</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/kejriwal-clears-the-air-on-pollution-in-defense-of-delhi-citizens/articleshow/71853947.cms">Kejriwal clears the air on pollution in defense of Delhi citizens</a>

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