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.
Supreme Court dismisses plea for statutory warning on Arundhati Roy's book cover featuring a bidi, stating it's not a tobacco advertisement under COTPA Act. Read the full legal reasoning.
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala HC's dismissal of a PIL against Arundhati Roy's memoir cover, stating it does not violate COTPA. The Court noted the publisher's disclaimer and called the PIL a publicity stunt.
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.
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.
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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.
Ranchi's Tobacco Control Unit takes strict action against hospitality venues violating COTPA regulations. Major fines imposed for illegal smoking zones and tobacco sales.
Mangaluru Police invoke tough KCoca provisions against three accused including notorious rowdy sheeter in major crime crackdown. Details of the case and charges revealed.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan secures landslide victory in controversial election marked by opposition claims of rigging and violent clashes across Zanzibar.
In a dramatic shift, Pornhub's UK web traffic has crashed by over three-quarters following the enforcement of Britain's Online Safety Act, sparking intense debate about digital regulation effectiveness.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Malaysia for ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus, focusing on regional security cooperation and strengthening India's Act East Policy through strategic partnerships.
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.
A special court in Odisha's Balasore district delivers strong verdict, sentencing 65-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for brutal rape of minor girl. Landmark judgment highlights zero tolerance for child sexual abuse.
Legal expert decodes the complex bail process under UAPA, revealing when courts grant freedom and what makes these cases different from regular criminal trials.
Discover how Indian investors are strategically positioned to capitalize on America's $370 billion clean energy revolution through the Inflation Reduction Act.
A Uttar Pradesh police officer's extraordinary compassion goes viral as he carries a person with disability on his shoulders through crowded railway station, setting new standard for humanity.
In a major disciplinary action, the Indian Army has dismissed a Colonel for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with another officer's wife, violating military conduct rules.
In a landmark ruling, Uttarakhand High Court rejects a woman's divorce petition against her husband who abandoned family life to follow a spiritual guru, citing insufficient grounds for dissolution.
India strengthens its 'Act East' policy through crucial ASEAN engagements, enhancing regional influence and economic partnerships in Southeast Asia.