Christian Gonzalez, the New England Patriots cornerback, expressed frustration at being the third cornerback selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, feeling he deserved a higher pick. Despite being chosen 17th overall, he has made a strong start to his career, recording impressive stats and earning accolades like NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month. Gonzalez reflected on the stress of draft night and the misconceptions about his competitiveness, emphasizing that he lets external praise motivate him while focusing on his performance.

A Chennai court dismissed a ganja smuggling case against Ashok Kumar due to police mishandling evidence. The police borrowed a fruit vendor's weighing scales instead of using their own, violating legal protocols. The Sub-Inspector admitted in court that the scales used were not official, leading to doubts about the integrity of the evidence. The trial court found contradictions in the prosecution's case and ruled in favor of the accused. This incident highlights a recurring issue with Chennai police not using proper equipment during narcotic seizures, resulting in multiple acquittals.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has approved a retrial for the disposal of Union Carbide waste at a Pithampur facility, following a proposal from the state government. The plan involves a three-stage incineration process for 337 metric tonnes of waste, with trials scheduled for February and March. The Central Pollution Control Board will assess the environmental impact of the incineration to determine future disposal quantities. Concerns were raised by interveners regarding the reliability of previous trials conducted in 2015, prompting the court to allow for new assessments.

The Bombay High Court denied Mirza Himayat Baig's request to move from solitary confinement to a general barrack. Convicted in the 2010 Pune German Bakery blast, Baig was sentenced to death in 2013, later commuted to life imprisonment. His advocate argued that Baig suffers from mental distress due to 14 years of incarceration in an "anda cell." However, the court found that Baig is not in solitary confinement and noted that the high-security cell provides adequate facilities. The judges emphasized that the prison authorities are responsible for assessing security risks.