Delhi High Court grants 21-day furlough to Balwan Khokhar, a convict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, citing rehabilitation. He has served nearly 12 years of a life sentence. Read the full details and court's reasoning here.
Delhi High Court grants relief to a man whose CISF constable appointment was cancelled due to a prior criminal case, ruling that mere institution of a case is not grounds for disqualification. Read the full judgment details.
A Delhi court finds prima facie evidence to frame charges against Uphaar convict Sushil Ansal for concealing criminal history in passport applications. The case will proceed on Jan 13, 2026.
Supreme Court criticises filing of chargesheets without strong evidence, says it clogs judicial system. Orders police and trial courts to ensure only cases with strong suspicion proceed to trial.
Rajasthan High Court approves state govt's plea to withdraw criminal cases against Education Minister Madan Dilawar and ex-MLA Bhawani Singh Rajawat. Read the full details here.
Ukraine's human rights chief alleges Russia transferred abducted children to North Korean camps. Over 20,000 children reportedly displaced since 2022 invasion. Read the shocking details.
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
A wanted criminal carrying a cash reward was arrested after a police encounter in Kaushambi. Kuldeep was injured, and a pistol and motorcycle were seized. Read the full details.
The Osho International Foundation has appealed to the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing, citing a severe fund crisis that is paralyzing its charitable work. The plea is linked to a stalled land sale dispute.
Allahabad High Court directs UP Police to submit details of pending criminal cases against enrolled advocates. Justice Vinod Diwakar emphasizes impact on judicial integrity. Read the full order.
UK government announces major reforms to cut court delays, reducing jury trials for less serious crimes. Justice Secretary David Lammy calls it an emergency. Will this speed up justice?
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Bengaluru High Court refuses to quash case against man accused of raping, assaulting, and blackmailing a woman he met on Instagram. Justice details pattern of coercion and threats.
Venezuela's National Assembly calls an extraordinary session to probe alleged US extrajudicial executions. With 83 dead and 22 boats hit, Caracas slams ICC silence. Details inside.
Madras High Court disposed of 13,625 minor criminal cases in just three months through a special drive. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy led this landmark initiative to reduce case backlog in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Bombay High Court sets aside 20-year-old conviction citing lack of evidence. Man lost bank job, drove auto for survival. Read the full judgment details.
Haryana High Court refuses to quash petition against Palwal MLA Gaurav Gautam over election affidavit discrepancies. Case continues as court finds merit in allegations.
Madras High Court reduces death penalty to life imprisonment for man convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend. Key legal developments explained.
Delhi court acknowledges chargesheet against Atul Saraswati in criminal conspiracy case. Special Judge issues notice, next hearing scheduled for August 16. Key developments explained.
Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects plea to quash FIR in fatal rash driving case, stating victims cannot be forgotten entities and justice cannot be commodified. Read the landmark judgment.
Supreme Court condemns giving consensual relations color of rape, cautions against misuse of criminal justice system. Read the landmark judgment details.
Amritsar police eliminate wanted criminal Gurpreet Singh in encounter near Verka. The accused faced multiple serious charges including murder. Read full details.
Supreme Court quashes rape case against lawyer, expressing concern over criminalization of failed relationships. Court emphasizes rape law should apply only in genuine cases of sexual violence.
Supreme Court emphasizes rape charges should apply only in genuine sexual violence cases, not failed relationships. Read the landmark judgment details.
Allahabad High Court dismisses rape proceedings after accused and victim married. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh orders case closure in Sant Kabir Nagar. Read full details.
Delhi court discharges Luv Bhardwaj in father's murder case, ruling motive and uncorroborated disclosure insufficient for charges. Landmark judgment upholds presumption of innocence.
Gauhati High Court takes suo motu cognizance after criminal case records of four jailed inmates go missing. Government clueless about sentence status. Court orders urgent reconstruction of documents.
James Donald Vance Jr., 67, sentenced to 2 years in prison for threatening the US Vice President. Read the full details of this federal case and its implications.
ICC prosecutors demand life imprisonment for Ali Kushayb for Darfur war crimes, including murder and gang rape. A landmark case for international justice. Read the full story.
Shiromani Akali Dal's IT head Sukhminder Singh sent to one-day police remand in Amritsar. The court order comes after his arrest in a criminal case. Read latest developments.