Haryana HC Cuts Jail Term in Decade-Old Subsidy Fraud Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court slashes a convict's sentence in a 2012 subsidy scam, emphasizing rehabilitation over retribution. Read the full judgment details.
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Haryana's 72% Conviction Rate Under New Laws Triples Old Rate
Haryana achieves a remarkable 72% conviction rate under new criminal laws, disposing of over 81,000 cases. Learn how legal reforms and focused prosecution are driving justice.
HC: Passport deposit not automatic bail condition
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must be based on specific flight risk evidence, not used punitively. Landmark order protects personal liberty.
Eluru Police Achieves 156% Conviction Rise with AI
Eluru Police's AI-powered case management and court monitoring system led to a 156% conviction surge, securing 51 convictions including 29 life terms. Discover how tech is transforming justice.
Law Panel Chief Calls for Indianization of Legal Framework
Justice Dinesh Maheshwari champions Indian Knowledge System, urges shift from Artificial to Authentic Intelligence. Discover the call for a legal system rooted in civilizational values.
SC: Time-bound probe should be exception, not norm
The Supreme Court ruled that time-bound investigations cannot be the norm, emphasizing that speedy trials are a fundamental right under Article 21. Read the full analysis.
SC orders cross-case details in chargesheets to club trials
The Supreme Court has directed that information on linked or cross cases must be included in chargesheets to allow courts to club trials, preventing delays and anomalies in the criminal justice system.
Bengaluru Apartment Investigated for Illegal Penalty System
Bengaluru police probe Provident Sunworth apartment association for running an illegal justice system, imposing over Rs 3.3 lakh in fines for drug possession and other crimes. Read the full investigation details.
India's Juvenile Justice System Fails a Decade Later
Ten years after reforms were promised, India's juvenile justice system remains broken. Institutional gaps continue to fail children and derail their futures. Read our analysis.
Madras HC Hails New Criminal Laws for Timely Justice
Madras High Court praises Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita laws, emphasizing shift from colonial punitive framework to justice-centric system ensuring accountability and timely investigations. Read more.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS's Final Earth Flyby This Week
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth this week before leaving our solar system forever. Astronomers race for final observations of this rare visitor from deep space.
Bengaluru Police Arrest Serial Offender Across 3 States
Bengaluru's Jigani police arrest Shivakumar, a diploma-holding criminal involved in 28+ cases across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Discover how he used Instagram to evade capture.
Delhi HC Grants Furlough to 1984 Riots Convict Balwan Khokhar
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.
India Eyes Russia's S-500 Missile System After S-400 Success
India explores acquiring Russia's advanced S-500 air defense system to counter threats from China & Pakistan. Learn how it enhances India's near-space defense capabilities.
Delhi HC Orders CISF Appointment After Acquittal
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.
SC: Stop clogging courts with weak cases, act as filters
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.
Wanted criminal with Rs 25k reward arrested in Kaushambi
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.
India Airport Check-in Systems Hit by IT Outage, Flights Delayed
A widespread Microsoft Windows service outage has crippled check-in systems at airports across India, leading to significant flight delays. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates.
Air India Check-In Glitch Delays Flights, System Restored
A technical glitch in Air India's third-party check-in system caused flight delays. The airline confirms the system is now fully restored and functioning normally. Details inside.
HC Seeks Details of Criminal Cases Against UP Lawyers
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.
Airport Check-in Systems Hit by Tech Disruption Across India
A third-party system failure disrupted check-in services at multiple Indian airports on Tuesday, causing significant flight delays for Air India and other carriers. Passengers advised to check flight status.
Air India Flight Delays Due to System Disruption
Air India urges passengers to check flight status before heading to airports after a third-party system disruption affected check-in operations, causing delays across multiple airlines.
Air India System Glitch Disrupts Check-ins, Flights Hit
A major third-party system failure crippled Air India's check-in operations across multiple Indian airports on December 2, 2025, causing significant passenger delays and flight disruptions. Get the latest updates here.
UK Reduces Jury Trials to Clear Massive Court Backlog
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?
Nashik Police Workshop on New Criminal Laws
Nashik police organized a special workshop for investigating officers on new criminal laws with guidance from Principal Judge Srichand Jagmalani. Learn how this will transform investigations.
Madras HC Clears 13,625 Minor Cases in 3 Months
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 HC quashes 2003 conviction in wife suicide case
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.
Indian-origin man jailed for 40kg heroin smuggling in UK
Indian-origin drug smuggler jailed in UK for attempting to cheat justice by importing 40kg heroin. Read how his aide tried to mislead the jury in this major narcotics case.
How Faulty Evidence Probes Derail Justice in India
Explore how procedural lapses in evidence handling compromise justice delivery in Indian courts. Understand the crucial role of 'benefit of doubt' in common law systems. Read expert analysis on legal reforms needed.
HC refuses to quash FIR in rash driving case despite settlement
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.
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