Florida Man Executed for 1989 Murder After 37 Years
Mark Allen Geralds executed for the 1989 murder of Tressa Pettibone. The case, one of Florida's longest-running, ends as family finds closure after nearly four decades.
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Gujarat HC commutes death penalty to life term in minor rape case
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
Saudi Arabia executes 340 in 2025, breaks death penalty record
Saudi Arabia has executed 340 people in 2025, a new annual record. Most cases are drug-related, raising human rights concerns amid the kingdom's reform push. Read the full report.
New Bill Proposes Heavy Fines, Closure For Rogue Colleges
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
Thane Court Grants Bail in Mother-Uncle POCSO Case
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.
Ujjain: Minor raped by brothers after alcohol given by elder sibling
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.
Bengaluru officials fined Rs 50k for RTI non-compliance
Two North Bengaluru officials fined Rs 50,000 for delaying land record info under RTI Act. Commission mandates timely responses to avoid penalties. Read more.
Gujarat HC Seeks CID Probe Into Teen Worker's Mysterious Death
Gujarat High Court hears plea for CID probe into the mysterious death of a 17-year-old migrant labourer in Unjha. Father alleges gangrape, police inaction. Next hearing on Monday.
20-Year Jail, Rs 52k Fine for Minor Rape in Ranchi
A Ranchi POCSO court sentences Nawal Kishore Singh Munda to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
60-Year-Old Gets 20-Year RI for Raping Minor in Keonjhar
A special Pocso court in Keonjhar sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine. Read the full details of the verdict.
JD Vance Criticises EU Over Expected Fine on X Platform
US Vice President JD Vance criticises the EU's expected fine on X, calling it an attack on free speech. The EU's first DSA fine targets ad transparency violations, not content removal. Read the full story.
Jhansi cops booked for torturing POCSO accused in custody
A sub-inspector and two constables in Jhansi booked for allegedly torturing a POCSO accused, causing 23 wounds and fractures. Special court orders detailed medical panel investigation.
6 Seniors Booked for Ragging, Obscene Acts in Hamirpur School
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.
Death Penalty for Rape and Murder of 6-Year-Old in Vapi
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Life term for man who raped 9-year-old in Bareilly
A Bareilly POCSO court awards life imprisonment to a 28-year-old man for raping a minor. The child's testimony and medical evidence proved crucial. Read the full details.
Apple challenges global turnover penalty rule in Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court hears Apple's plea against CCI's new penalty rule based on global turnover, potentially exposing it to a $38 billion fine. CCI accuses Apple of stalling proceedings. Details inside.
Key Evidence Reviewed in CEO Murder Case
Manhattan judge reviews 911 call, surveillance footage in murder case against Luigi Mangione for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO. Defence challenges evidence. Read the latest.
Death penalty off table in Indian-origin motel owner beheading
The brutal beheading of Indian-origin motel owner Chandra Nagamallaiah in Texas will not be a death penalty case. Prosecutors cite the killer's Cuban citizenship as a key reason. Read the shocking details.
Delhi HC Asks Centre for Reply on Apple vs CCI Case
Delhi High Court directs Centre to respond to Apple's challenge against CCI's penalty order and Competition Act amendment. Key legal battle for tech giants in India.
Apple challenges India's antitrust penalty calculation law
Apple is attempting to stall an antitrust case in India by legally challenging the law that lets regulators use global turnover to calculate fines. Read the latest developments.
Death penalty for woman in Kerala pregnant woman murder
Additional District Sessions Court in Alappuzha sentences Rejani to death for murdering pregnant Anitha Sasidharan in 2021. The court also imposed Rs 2.5 lakh fine to be paid to victim's family.
HDFC Bank fined Rs 91 lakh by RBI for KYC violations
RBI imposes Rs 91 lakh penalty on HDFC Bank for Banking Regulation Act violations and KYC compliance deficiencies. Learn about the regulatory action and its implications.
US Death Penalty Resurgence: 24 Executions in 2023
Explore why the US death penalty saw increased use in 2023, with 24 executions and key Supreme Court decisions shaping capital punishment trends. Understand the legal shifts.
Calcutta HC Overturns Pocso Conviction, Acquits Accused
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.
Yediyurappa moves Supreme Court in Pocso case
BS Yediyurappa challenges Karnataka HC order allowing Pocso trial. SC plea filed against summons for December 2 appearance. Case involves sexual assault charges from 2024.
Allahabad HC Commutes Death Penalty in Minor Rape Case
The Allahabad High Court has commuted a man's death sentence to life imprisonment in a minor's rape and murder case, citing lack of premeditation and criminal history. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
UN on Hasina Verdict: Important Step, Against Death Penalty
UN calls verdict against Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina important for victims but strongly opposes death penalty. Get latest updates on international reaction.
MMRDA imposes penalties after Metro-9 supervisor death
MMRDA fines contractor and consultant after supervisor's fatal fall at Metro Line 9 site. Compensation announced as detailed safety probe begins. Read full investigation details.
US 'Catch Me If You Can' killer executed by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, the 'Catch Me If You Can' killer, was executed by a South Carolina firing squad for a 2004 triple murder. Details on the execution method and rising US death penalty cases.
Bangladesh on High Alert Ahead of Sheikh Hasina Verdict
Bangladesh braces for verdict in Sheikh Hasina's trial as government seeks death penalty. Nationwide security heightened ahead of crucial 24-hour countdown.
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