Patna HC Grants Record 463 Bails in Liquor Cases
Patna High Court sets new record by granting 463 bails in prohibition cases in one day, criticizing poor implementation of liquor laws and incarceration for small quantities.
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Coimbatore Police Arrest 50+ in Public Drinking Crackdown
Coimbatore city police arrested over 50 people during a weekend special drive targeting public alcohol consumption. The operation followed Commissioner N Kannan's directives.
Coimbatore Police Arrest 36 for Public Drinking
Coimbatore police conducted raids across the city on Saturday, arresting 36 people for consuming alcohol in public places. Cases were registered under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act.
Woman's Body Dumped at Parents' Doorstep Over Dowry Demands
A 28-year-old newly-wed woman was allegedly strangled and her body dumped at her parents' doorstep in Saran district. Police suspect dowry harassment as the motive.
Nagpur Police Seize ₹5.68 Lakh Liquor Ahead of Civic Polls
Nagpur Police conducted a special drive against illegal liquor trade ahead of municipal corporation elections, registering 24 cases and seizing materials worth ₹5.68 lakh.
Patna HC fines state Rs 50k for wrongfully sealing house
Patna High Court imposes Rs 50,000 cost on Bihar authorities for arbitrarily sealing a woman's residential house in Jehanabad without legal basis, ordering immediate unsealing.
Ahmedabad Police Bust Liquor Party at Influencer's Home
Ahmedabad police raided a social media influencer's residence near Gujarat University police station, detaining 16 people for illegal liquor consumption during Uttarayan celebrations.
Bihar's Booze Smuggling: Horses, Trains & Hidden Tricks
From horseback transport to train engine concealment, Bihar's liquor smugglers employ increasingly inventive methods to bypass prohibition enforcement in the dry state.
Mother arrested for fake dowry death case in Ghazipur
Ghazipur police arrested a woman for filing a false dowry murder case after tracking her daughter alive to Gwalior. Read the full investigation details.
I-T attaches ₹5 Cr benami properties of ex-MLA's daughter
Hyderabad I-T's Benami Prohibition Unit attaches 8 properties worth ₹5 crore registered in ex-MLA's daughter's name. Probe reveals cash transactions, owner unaware. Details inside.
Police bust religious conversion racket in Kanpur Dehat
Kanpur Dehat police arrest three for alleged forced conversions of SC community members in Akbarpur. Investigation reveals inter-state network and possible foreign funding links. Read the full story.
Kanpur Dehat: Police bust conversion racket, 3 held
Kanpur Dehat police uncover an alleged religious conversion network in Akbarpur. Three arrested for reportedly luring SC individuals with incentives. Investigation into interstate links ongoing.
Hingoli cracks down on child marriage, makes service providers liable
Hingoli district collector Rahul Gupta mandates priests, caterers, and all wedding service providers to verify age, holding them liable as co-accused for facilitating child marriages. Read the strict new directives.
Patna: Woman found dead, husband held in dowry case
A 27-year-old woman was found hanging in Patna. Police detained her husband after her father filed a dowry harassment case. Investigation is ongoing. Read the full story.
Woman killed by ex-fiancé over dowry in MP
A 19-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh was stabbed to death by her former fiancé after she called off their wedding due to his dowry demands. Police have arrested two accused. Read the full report.
Jharkhand HC on Dowry Cruelty's Lasting Mental Impact
Jharkhand High Court upholds life sentence in a 1995 dowry death case, defining how cruelty and harassment scar a woman's dignity and memory for years. Read the detailed analysis.
Hooch Tragedy in Samastipur: One Dead, Son Blinded
A man died and his son lost his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's dry Samastipur district. Police investigation underway as the state's prohibition policy faces scrutiny.
Pilibhit: 10-Year Jail for Dowry Harassment Leading to Suicide
A Pilibhit court sentences a farmer and his parents to 10 years in jail for dowry cruelty that drove his wife to suicide in 2022. Details on the case, charges, and verdict inside.
KGMU Doctor Hunt: Reward Raised to Rs 50,000, Parents Held
UP Police intensify search for KGMU doctor Rameezuddin Naik, wanted in a religious conversion and forced miscarriage case. His parents arrested as reward is doubled to Rs 50,000. Details inside.
Palghar: Student forced to perform namaz in ragging case
A female student at a Palghar medical college was allegedly forced to perform Islamic prayers. Police have filed an FIR, suspended staff, and deployed forces to maintain peace. Read the full details.
Ludhiana: Woman found dead, family alleges dowry harassment
A 27-year-old woman was found dead in her Ludhiana home. Her family alleges dowry harassment and murder by her husband and in-laws. Police have registered a case and arrested one accused. Read the full story.
Woman SI Arrested by ACB for Taking Bribe in Kurnool
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested a woman sub-inspector red-handed while accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe in Kurnool. The SI was booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full details.
Gujarat's Prohibition Law Eased in GIFT City to Woo Investors
Gujarat's recent relaxation of its prohibition law in GIFT City highlights the state's balancing act between a decades-old dry law and the demands of global business. Explore the history and impact of this pivotal change.
Greater Noida woman files FIR over fake hair, degree, dowry demands
A Greater Noida woman files FIR against husband, in-laws for dowry, assault, and deception about baldness and fake degree. Police act under Dowry Act and BNS.
5 Arrested in UP for Forced Religious Conversion
Police in Varanasi and Mirzapur arrest five individuals in separate cases involving alleged forced religious conversion and sexual harassment under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
Parents of KGMU Doctor Arrested in Conversion Case
Parents of a KGMU doctor accused of forced conversion and sexual exploitation arrested in Lucknow. Two medical students allege miscarriage. Police increase reward.
9 Arrested in Patna Illegal Liquor Raid, 66 Litres Seized
Patna authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 66 litres of illegal country-made liquor in a major raid in Kankarbagh. DM vows strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Read the full details.
Man held for assaulting elderly woman in Coimbatore noise row
A 30-year-old man in Coimbatore was arrested for verbally abusing and injuring a 69-year-old woman during a neighbourhood dispute over children's noise. Read the full details.
Notorious Gujarat bootlegger Ajay Shingla arrested in Gurugram
Key liquor supplier Ajay Shingla, wanted in multiple Gujarat prohibition cases, was arrested in Haryana. Police seized devices worth Rs 86,000 to dismantle his interstate network. Read the full story.
2 Kg Ganja Seized, Driver Arrested in Trichy
PEW police in Trichy confiscated 2 kg of ganja from an SUV and arrested the driver. The narcotics, sourced from Andhra and Odisha, were destined for local distribution. Read the full details.
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