Chandigarh man gets 7-year jail for 2018 rape
A Chandigarh district court has sentenced a 50-year-old man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018 after a job interview. Read the full details of the case and verdict.
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Pilibhit: 10-Year Jail for Dowry Harassment Leading to Suicide
A Pilibhit court sentences a farmer and his parents to 10 years in jail for dowry cruelty that drove his wife to suicide in 2022. Details on the case, charges, and verdict inside.
Hindu Raksha Dal Leader's Son Held for Sword Distribution
Ghaziabad police arrest the son of Hindu Raksha Dal's chief for distributing swords, sparking tensions. The accused faces serious charges under the Indian Penal Code. Read the full story.
3-Year Jail for Sexual Harassment in Mangaluru
A Mangaluru court sentences a man to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a woman. The case highlights the legal consequences of such offenses under the IPC.
Surat: Man booked for rape after false marriage promise
A 29-year-old man in Surat was booked for allegedly raping a 28-year-old woman he met online. He promised marriage but refused after she divorced her husband. Read the full story.
HC: Wife's inability to cook due to job not mental cruelty
Telangana High Court dismisses husband's divorce plea, rules wife's demanding job schedule & inability to cook don't constitute mental cruelty. Key details inside.
Ahmedabad Road Rage Turns Violent, Case Filed
A minor traffic dispute in Ahmedabad's Sarkhej area escalated into a violent riot, leaving one injured. Police have registered a case. Read the full details of the incident.
Charges Framed Against 10 AAP Leaders in 2023 Case
Chandigarh court frames charges against 10 AAP leaders for 2023 protest scuffle with police. Trial to begin Jan 17 under multiple IPC sections. Read the full details.
HC Rules Not All Fatal Accidents Require Criminal Trial
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes FIR in a fatal road accident case, ruling that mere negligence without criminal intent shouldn't lead to trial. Landmark judgment clarifies Section 304-A IPC application.
Telangana HC: Work Schedules, Family Friction Not Grounds for Divorce
Telangana High Court dismisses man's divorce appeal, ruling that a working wife's schedule and normal marital friction do not constitute legal cruelty. Read the full judgment details.
Barber Held in Palghar for Playing Anti-National Songs
A barber in Maharashtra's Palghar district was arrested for allegedly playing songs with anti-India and pro-Pakistan content at his shop. Police acted on a tip-off. Read the full story.
Kanpur CJM Court Summons Man in Major Fraud Case
Kanpur's CJM court summons Ravindranath Soni in a major fraud case. IPC Section 409 added for criminal breach of trust. Read the latest developments here.
JP Nadda Launches Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 Edition
Union Health Minister JP Nadda unveiled the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, adding 121 new drug monographs to enhance drug quality and safety standards in India.
Delhi HC Raps Cops for 'Haath Maara' in Every Modesty FIR
Delhi High Court criticizes police for routinely adding 'haath maara' in outraging modesty FIRs without victim endorsement. Calls for introspection at station level. Details inside.
HC: Magistrate can't take bigamy case cognisance via police report
Karnataka High Court's Kalaburagi bench quashes bigamy proceedings, ruling a magistrate cannot take cognisance of IPC 494 based on a police report for this non-cognisable offence. Details inside.
69 Face Legal Action in J&K for Using VPNs to Bypass Ban
Jammu and Kashmir Police initiate legal proceedings against 69 individuals for using VPNs to access banned social media platforms. Read about the crackdown and its implications.
Man booked for kidnapping teen girl in Amritsar
Amritsar police rescue a 17-year-old girl, book a man for kidnapping. Case filed under IPC section 363. Read the full details of the investigation.
J&K High Court quashes dowry FIR, warns against misuse
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashes a dowry cruelty FIR, ruling criminal law cannot be a tool for personal vendetta. Justice Sanjay Parihar delivered the verdict on December 26, 2025. Read the full analysis.
Telangana HC acquits 5 in dowry death case, sets aside life terms
Telangana High Court acquits five family members, citing lack of proof for dowry death. Bench rules prosecution failed to establish crucial legal links. Read the full verdict analysis.
HD Revanna discharged in sexual harassment case
A special court in Karnataka discharged JD(S) leader HD Revanna from a sexual harassment case, citing a significant delay in filing the complaint. Read the full details and legal implications.
Court Drops Sexual Harassment Case Against HD Revanna
A special court in Bengaluru has discharged former minister HD Revanna from sexual harassment charges. The case, filed in 2024, was related to allegations by a woman worker. Read the full details and legal reasoning here.
Haryana Crime Rate Falls 5.7% in 2025, Police Data Shows
Haryana Police records a significant 5.7% decline in overall crime in 2025, with sharp drops in rape, robbery, and murder cases. Proactive operations lead to over 4,000 offenders jailed. Read the full report.
Telangana HC Orders Rs 50 Lakh Alimony in 17-Year Divorce Case
Telangana High Court confirms divorce, orders husband to pay Rs 50 lakh as permanent alimony in a bitter 17-year marital dispute. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Karnataka Dowry Death: Newlywed Dies, Family Arrested
A 22-year-old woman in Karnataka died by suicide after alleged dowry harassment. Her husband and in-laws have been arrested under IPC 304B. Read the full report.
HC Reduces Sentence in Fatal Accident, Cites Need for Balance
Punjab & Haryana High Court reduces jail term for man in fatal accident case, citing his young age and family responsibility. The court emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between deterrence and reformation in sentencing. Read the full judgment de
10-Year Jail for Raping Mentally Challenged Woman in Mumbai
A Mumbai court sentenced a labourer to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2016 rape of a woman with mental retardation, ruling her consent invalid under IPC Section 90. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Man gets 6-year jail for assault on minor in Ghaziabad
A Ghaziabad POCSO court sentenced a man to six years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine for the victim's rehabilitation.
Court Acquits Shabnam Hashmi in 2020 Covid Norms Case
A Delhi court acquits activist Shabnam Hashmi, citing prosecution's failure to prove charges beyond doubt in a 2020 lockdown violation case. Read the full details of the judgment.
2017 Actor Assault Case: Two Convicts Appeal to HC
Salim and Pradeep, convicted in the 2017 actor assault case, appeal to Kerala HC, claiming no evidence links them to the crime. They seek acquittal and bail.
Two men get 1-year jail for 2019 Trichy chain snatching
A Trichy court sentenced two men to one year of rigorous imprisonment for snatching a woman's gold chain in 2019. One convict is a serial offender linked to multiple thefts. Read the full details of the investigation and verdict.
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