SC Suggests 'Romeo-Juliet' Exception for POCSO Act
The Supreme Court proposes a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in the POCSO Act to prevent criminalising consensual teen relationships. Read about the legal debate and its implications.
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Trichy Police Crackdown: Ganja & Tobacco Cases Surge in 2025
Trichy police registered 1,703 cases and arrested 1,840 people for ganja and illegal tobacco in 2025, a massive increase from 2024. SP warns of action under Goondas Act.
Rao Criticizes Karnataka's VBG & Ram G Acts for No Job Guarantee
Karnataka Congress chief Dinesh Gundu Rao slams state's VBG and Ram G Acts for lacking employment guarantee. He vows to strengthen MGNREGA if INDIA bloc wins. Read more.
HC sets aside KDRB notifications for Guruvayur Devaswom posts
Kerala High Court rules KDRB lacks authority for Guruvayur Devaswom recruitment, upholds 1978 Act. A new committee will oversee fresh hiring. Read the full legal breakdown.
Foreigner arrested in Goa for fake Indian passport, Aadhaar card
Goa Crime Branch arrests a 41-year-old Philippine national for obtaining an Indian passport using forged documents. A local accomplice also held. Details on the charges under Foreigners Act and Passport Act.
Delhi HC Refuses Stay on School Fee Act, Extends Deadlines
Delhi High Court declines full stay on 2025 school fee regulation law, grants private schools limited deadline extensions. PSPLS plans Supreme Court appeal.
Karnataka Moves SC Against VBG & Ram G Act
Karnataka government to file a Supreme Court challenge against the VBG and Ram G Act, citing constitutional concerns. Details on the legal battle and its implications.
Viral Video: Man Hangs from Crane to Save Bird
A heart-stopping video shows a man dangling from a crane to rescue a bird entangled in wires. The act, hailed as pure compassion, has deeply moved netizens. Watch the story of bravery.
Karnataka HC: No Insurer Payout for Accident with Invalid Licence
Karnataka High Court rules insurer not liable for compensation if employer fails to verify driver's valid licence. School ordered to pay Rs 5.38 lakh for 2008 bus accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Congress: Forest Act Changes Open Door to Privatisation
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
SC Enhances Compensation for Road Accident Victim
Supreme Court increases compensation for a salesman with 50% disability, criticises High Court's interference. Key legal principles on income assessment & disability restored. Read the full analysis.
HC Notice to Rajasthan Govt Over Right to Health Act Delay
Rajasthan High Court issues notice to state govt for failing to frame rules under the Right to Health Act 2022 after 2.5 years. A PIL demands urgent implementation. Read more.
Bombay HC Rules Housing Societies Not Liable for Gratuity
Bombay High Court clarifies that cooperative housing societies are not 'establishments' under the Payment of Gratuity Act, providing relief in a case involving a building manager's claim. Read the full legal analysis.
US Bills Target Campus Antisemitism, Impact Indian Students
Two US Congressional bills aim to protect Jewish students from harassment. Learn how the No Antisemitism in Education Act and Protecting Students on Campus Act differ and their potential impact on international students.
Assam Uses Dormant 1950 Law for Foreigner Expulsion
Assam government invokes long-dormant Immigrants Act to expel declared foreigners within a week, aiming to bypass lengthy court appeals. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma outlines aggressive push.
Himachal Govt Challenged Fair Land Compensation Order
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
HC: Single POCSO Offence Enough for Goondas Act Detention
Madras High Court ruled a solitary sexual assault on a minor justifies detention under the Goondas Act, dismissing a plea against a man held in a Thanjavur POCSO case. Read the full legal analysis.
Nagpur: Two arrested for illegal arms, threatening videos
Wadi police in Nagpur arrested two men for illegal firearm possession and circulating threatening videos. The accused have been charged under the Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. Read the full details.
Gujarat HC grants bail to juvenile, orders father supervision
Gujarat High Court releases a juvenile on bail in a POCSO case after an out-of-court settlement. The father must ensure he doesn't fall into 'bad company' and probation officers will monitor quarterly.
Chandigarh Police register 10 FIRs, make 10 arrests on Jan 1
Chandigarh Police registered 10 FIRs and arrested 10 individuals on New Year's Day under various acts for offenses including drug possession, public nuisance, and arms violations. Read the full details.
MSHRC Orders Compensation for Land Acquired in Thane
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
445 Drunk Driving Cases in Jaipur on New Year's Eve
Jaipur police conducted a massive New Year's eve crackdown, registering 445 drunk driving cases and seizing 84 vehicles. Read the full zone-wise breakdown and enforcement details.
Sigachi paid ₹42 lakh per family in blast compensation
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
SC's 2026 Docket: Religion, Citizenship, Liberty Cases
The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.
BJP's Statewide Drive for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act from Jan 8
BJP Jharkhand launches a 3-day awareness drive for the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, countering Congress protests. Details on the political clash over the MGNREGA replacement.
Vadodara man held for public urination in viral video
A 26-year-old man in Vadodara was arrested under the Prohibition Act and Motor Vehicles Act after a video of him urinating publicly at a traffic signal went viral. Police acted swiftly within hours.
Karnataka HC permits termination for minor rape survivor
Karnataka High Court permits termination of 26-week pregnancy for a 17-year-old rape survivor, citing protection of her 'honour and dignity' as paramount. Read the full legal analysis.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
OpenAI's $1.5M Per Employee Pay Sets New Record
OpenAI is paying an average of $1.5 million in stock compensation per employee, the highest in tech startup history, to retain top AI talent in a fierce race against rivals like Meta.
Modi's 12th Year in Office Sees Unprecedented Reforms
As PM Modi completes 12 years, 2025 defies political norms with landmark reforms in economy, energy, security & governance. A look at the year's transformative decisions.
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