Nanavati case
The Nanavati case refers to a high-profile legal trial in India during the 1950s involving K. M. Nanavati, a naval officer. The case arose after Nanavati was accused of murdering his wife’s lover, Prem Ahuja, in 1959. The incident sparked widespread media attention and public interest, highlighting issues of love, betrayal, and justice.
The trial was notable for its dramatic courtroom proceedings and the involvement of a jury, which was rare in Indian legal history. Ultimately, the case led to significant changes in the Indian legal system, including the abolition of jury trials in India, due to concerns over public influence and media sensationalism.