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.
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.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth shows uneven progress. Four districts with zero PNDT raids for months see declines, prompting a state crackdown. Officials warn against complacency.
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.
Haryana health officials direct civil surgeons to intensify raids against illegal sex determination and abortions. Strict action ordered to improve state's sex ratio of 915. Read the full directive.
India's DPDP Act 2023 empowers citizens with data rights while establishing business obligations. Learn how this landmark legislation protects your digital privacy and transforms data governance.
Maharashtra librarians, earning as low as ₹2,223 monthly, plan silent protest in Wardha demanding threefold salary increase and library modernization. Learn why these community pillars feel abandoned.
Shocking child marriage case in Belagavi's Hukkeri taluk where a 16-year-old girl was married and impregnated. FIR filed under POCSO Act. Learn about the ongoing rescue efforts.
Six individuals sentenced to jail for preventing a Dalit cook from preparing midday meals in Tirupur school. Landmark judgment upholds SC/ST Act provisions.
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.
Bombay High Court examines age limit under ART Act for childless couple seeking IVF treatment. Husband crossed 55-year limit during failed cycles. Hearing adjourned to December 3.
Supreme Court proposes a stringent law akin to the SC/ST Act to prevent ridicule of disabled persons. Govt raises concerns over impact on creative artists. Comedians directed to host SMA achievers.
Supreme Court questions absence of stringent law like SC/ST Act for disability rights after comedians mock disabled person. Read the landmark case details.
Supreme Court directs Centre to consider stringent legislation against derogatory remarks targeting persons with disabilities, similar to SC/ST Atrocities Act. Read full coverage.
A 15-year-old government school student in Karnataka's Koppal district gave birth, raising serious child safety concerns. Police arrested a man under POCSO Act as questions mount over hostel staff negligence.
Kerala High Court issues 15 crucial directives for hospitals including rate displays, emergency care protocols, and grievance redressal systems to protect patient rights under 2018 Act.
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.
Indian government defends online gaming ban, citing terror financing and money laundering risks. SC affidavit reveals national security threats from unregulated sector.
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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.
Exclusive investigation reveals thriving illegal monitor lizard meat trade in Hyderabad markets. Poaching drives species decline despite strict wildlife protection laws with severe penalties.
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.
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.
Pune Traffic Police booked 178 motorists in a 3-day special drive against drunk driving. DCP warns action will intensify towards year-end. Stay safe, don't drink and drive.
President Trump's new stablecoin law could revolutionize global payments. Learn why India should embrace this innovation despite regulatory concerns and how it could transform cross-border transactions.
Haryana's plan to limit gynaecologists to two MTP centres faces backlash. Doctors warn it violates the MTP Act, restricts safe abortion access, and could boost illegal quack clinics, risking women's health.
A senior MeitY official states digital privacy must be solved via engineering, not user burden. Learn about India's push for Privacy-Enhancing Technologies.