A special SC/ST Act court in Ambedkarnagar acquitted four accused in a 6-year-old dowry harassment case, citing false charges. The judge ordered legal action against the complainant and a refund of welfare funds.
A 41-year-old tourist from Punjab died after falling from a hotel's third floor in Candolim, Goa. Police have registered a case of unnatural death. Read the full details.
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.
A 33-year-old traffic police constable was found dead in Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake. Police are investigating the circumstances as a case of unnatural death.
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.
A CBI court in Visakhapatnam convicts former SAIL manager Ragam Kishore, sentencing him to 3 years imprisonment and a fine for amassing assets worth over Rs 60 lakh disproportionate to his income. Read the full details.
Three-day-old body discovered in Balaramapuram well triggers police investigation. Authorities checking CCTV footage and questioning locals to establish identity and cause of death.
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.
Special CBI court sentences GST assistant commissioner to 5 years rigorous imprisonment for accepting Rs 1.25 crore bribe from bar owner. Read the full corruption case details.
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.
Karnataka State Commission for Women demands comprehensive investigation into unnatural deaths in Dharmasthala. 'Mahila Nyaya Samavesha' scheduled for December 16.
The CBI has received sanction to prosecute Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under the Prevention of Corruption Act in a major loan fraud case involving over Rs 5,000 crore. Read the latest developments.
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.
Hisar court sentences priest to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl. Landmark verdict delivers justice under POCSO Act. Read the full details.
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.
First-year law student's body recovered from lawyer-mentor's chamber in Kakdwip. Police launch manhunt as family alleges close relationship. Unnatural death case registered.
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.
The Special Investigation Team probing alleged police excesses in Dakshina Kannada hits a roadblock as crucial records of 38 unnatural death cases remain untraceable, raising serious questions about investigation transparency.
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.
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.
In a significant development, a Delhi court has granted bail to an accused in an NDPS case, citing serious doubts about the recovery procedure followed by the police. The court highlighted multiple procedural lapses that compromised the case.
Bengaluru police file case against Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior management following software engineer's suicide, with family alleging work pressure and harassment led to the tragedy.
A 32-year-old man arrested for unnatural sex with a dog in Pune's upscale Model Colony area has been granted bail. The case has sparked outrage among animal rights activists and local residents.