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.
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.
Convict Narayan Sai faces new charges after jail staff found a mobile phone, SIM card, and battery hidden in his high-security cell at Surat's Lajpore Jail. Read the full investigation details.
Jailed MP Engineer Rashid announces hunger strike on November 28 demanding release of Kashmiri prisoners. The protest highlights ongoing detention issues in Tihar Jail.
Myanmar's military rulers release over 3,000 prisoners in major amnesty ahead of upcoming election. Analysis of political motives and international reactions.
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.
Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this essential Polity quiz covering Governor's constitutional powers, tribunals reform, and key amendments. Check your progress now!
Thousands gather at Sikh holy sites for Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary. Akal Takht Jathedar criticizes governments over Sikh rights and prisoner releases. Read full coverage.
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.
Chandigarh court sentences murder convict Inderjit Singh to 3 months imprisonment for abusing parole concession. Life term prisoner failed to surrender after 28-day parole in 2024.
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.
Jharkhand High Court mandates immediate appointment of Birsa Munda Jail superintendent and regular inspections after viral dance video of undertrials. Next hearing on January 5.
Human rights group reveals nearly 100 Palestinian prisoners died in Israeli custody over two years, with true death toll likely higher. Urgent international action needed.
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.
Shocking report reveals hundreds remain imprisoned despite bail grants due to systemic failures. Learn how data gaps and bureaucratic delays deny freedom to undertrials across India.
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.
Farmers from Punjab march toward Delhi via Shambhu border protesting Sikh prisoners' rights and honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom. Police implement traffic diversions.
Punjab & Haryana High Court grants bail to double murder accused after 6 years in jail, citing violation of right to speedy trial under Article 21. Read the full details.
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.
Exploring the legal battle for compensation when innocent people spend years in jail. Should the state pay for judicial errors? Read this compelling analysis.
A controversial video showing inmates dancing in Ranchi jail goes viral, prompting immediate disciplinary action and raising serious questions about prison management in Jharkhand.
Mangaluru Police invoke tough KCoca provisions against three accused including notorious rowdy sheeter in major crime crackdown. Details of the case and charges revealed.
Punjab State Women's Commission Chairperson Dr. Manisha Gulati conducted a surprise inspection of Amritsar Central Jail, interacting with female inmates and addressing their concerns about medical facilities and legal aid.
In a significant diplomatic development, Iran has freed two French citizens who were imprisoned in the country. French President Emmanuel Macron announced their release, marking a positive turn in Franco-Iranian relations.