A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
Official data reveals a significant 28.23% decline in atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes in Rajasthan over two years. Explore the details and implications of this positive trend.
A serious case of ragging & sexual harassment reported at a Hamirpur school. FIR filed against 6 seniors under POCSO & HP Anti-Ragging Act. Details inside.
Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev criticizes the Centre over President's rule in Manipur during a parliamentary debate on extending the Water Pollution Act. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's Right to Services Act guarantees 1,212 government services with strict deadlines. Learn how citizens can appeal delays and the Act's impact on transparency and accountability.
Prayagraj police arrest 7 men for hunting a nilgai in Nawabganj. Weapons, explosives, and an SUV seized. Case filed under Wildlife and Arms Acts. Read the full details.
India plans to amend its Arbitration Act to include emergency arbitration and digital proceedings, aiming for faster commercial dispute resolution and to become a global arbitration hub.
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
Supreme Court directs Centre to consider stringent legislation against derogatory remarks targeting persons with disabilities, similar to SC/ST Atrocities Act. Read full coverage.
Congress stages rallies in Tharad and Patan, demanding immediate NDPS Act raids against drug peddlers and action near schools. Party stands with MLA Jignesh Mevani.
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Calcutta High Court acquits a man sentenced under the Pocso Act, citing material inconsistencies in witness testimony. Justice Ghosh sets aside the trial court's 3-year imprisonment order.
Andhra Pradesh Veterinary Council chairman asserts the Para-Veterinary Act must operate under the 1984 central law, not as parallel authority. Key officials review implementation concerns.
Assam's Sonitpur district issues first orders under 1950 Immigrants Act, directing 5 declared foreigners to leave India within 24 hours. Police confirm they are absconding.
Learn how businesses can comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act using a simple 3-step audit process before the 18-month grace period ends.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 15% hike in tribal welfare budget to Rs 47,296 crore on Tribal Pride Day. Tendu leaf collectors get 33% pay raise, Forest Rights Act settlements cross 3 lakh claims.
Rajasthan government removes two-child disqualification rule for local body elections after three decades. Minister Jabbar Singh Kharra explains why public representatives deserve equal treatment.
Mangaluru Police invoke tough KCoca provisions against three accused including notorious rowdy sheeter in major crime crackdown. Details of the case and charges revealed.
Jharkhand MP Jiten Choudhary reveals alarming inconsistencies in tribal land protection laws across India, highlighting how some states leave indigenous communities vulnerable to displacement and exploitation.
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces capture key Darfur cities amid reports of ethnic violence and mass displacement. International community raises alarm over potential atrocities.
Exclusive report reveals escalating human rights violations in Pakistan's Balochistan region as military intensifies operations against civilians under counter-insurgency pretext.
A 28-year-old man in Coimbatore faces serious charges after allegedly sending an obscene photograph to his former female colleague, leading to his arrest under IT Act provisions.
In a groundbreaking verdict from Jammu & Kashmir, a father has been sentenced to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor daughter. The Special Fast Track Court's decision marks a significant moment in India's fight for justice for sexual assault
In a landmark judgment, Kerala High Court cancels ivory possession certificates granted to actor Mohanlal, calling them 'illegal and unenforceable'. Full details on the wildlife protection case.
Kerala High Court delivers landmark judgment striking down ivory possession certificates granted to superstar Mohanlal, citing violation of wildlife protection laws. Full analysis of the legal reasoning.
Indian government to introduce significant Companies Act amendments in winter session, focusing on decriminalization, compliance reduction, and business facilitation reforms.
Health department officials bust illegal prenatal sex determination tests at Mysuru farmhouse, arresting four including a woman. Crackdown reveals sophisticated operation exploiting legal loopholes.
Two decades after the revolutionary Right to Information Act was implemented, discover why this landmark legislation is struggling to fulfill its democratic potential amid bureaucratic resistance and political indifference.
Karnataka High Court dismisses BS Yediyurappa's petition seeking quashing of POCSO case, allowing investigation to continue. BJP leader faces serious charges in alleged sexual assault case.