Delhi POCSO Cases: High Disposal, Higher Backlog
Delhi courts disposed more POCSO cases than registered in 2025, yet a massive backlog of decade-old cases and a 9% conviction rate plague the system. A new report calls for urgent judicial reforms.
Delhi courts disposed more POCSO cases than registered in 2025, yet a massive backlog of decade-old cases and a 9% conviction rate plague the system. A new report calls for urgent judicial reforms.
Haryana Congress president Rao Narendra Singh met the family of a woman allegedly gangraped in a moving van in Faridabad. He demanded fast-track justice and slammed the BJP government's claims on women's safety.
Meet Yogita and Vineet Dahiya, the lawyer couple from Sonipat serving as Additional Public Prosecutors in Delhi. They have secured over 150 convictions, with 85% under the POCSO Act, turning India's darkest legal files into justice. Read their inspiring s
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announces citizens can seek urgent hearings at night for rights protection. New rules enforce strict timelines for lawyers to ensure equal court time for all litigants.
Delhi becomes first state to set up 16 dedicated fast-track courts for speedy trials under UAPA, NIA Act. Aimed at hardened criminals & terror accused, these courts will prevent bail due to delays.
Punjab & Haryana HC judges visited Hisar to review preparations for CJI Justice Surya Kant's visit in Jan 2026, where he will inaugurate new courts and interact with the bar. Read more.
A Noida fast-track court rejects the UP government's application to drop charges against 10 accused in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case, orders daily hearings for speedy trial. Details inside.
India's first dedicated high-speed rail test track, a 64-km facility in Rajasthan, is on track for completion by March 2026. It will enable testing at 220 kmph, positioning India as a global hub for rolling stock validation. Read more!
A fast-track court in Noida rejected the UP government's application to withdraw charges against 10 accused in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case. The judge ordered daily hearings to expedite the trial.
A fast-track court in Jangipur sentences 13 to life imprisonment for lynching a father-son duo in Murshidabad. The court also orders Rs 15 lakh compensation for the victims' family. Read the full details.
Indian Railways' first dedicated high-speed test track, costing Rs 967 crore, is set for completion by March 2026. Located near Jaipur, it will enable train testing at 220 kmph. Read more.
Thiruvananthapuram fast-track court sentences Vishnu to 7 years rigorous imprisonment & Rs 65,000 fine for impersonating a police officer, kidnapping & assaulting two 15-year-old girls in 2022. Read the full details.
Australian police expose meticulous planning behind Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting. Rare images show gunmen training with bombs & shotguns. 15 dead in Australia's worst mass shooting in decades. Read the full investigation.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate judicial courts in Barwala and Narnaund on January 10. The event, declared a state function, includes laying foundation stones for new complexes and advocate chambers.
Jaipur's mobile courts imposed over ₹1 crore in fines in November, targeting drunk and reckless driving to enhance road safety. Read about the stringent penalties and key cases.
A Haryana court has sentenced two men to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a woman. The verdict was delivered by the Special Fast Track Court in Sonipat. Read the full details of the case and judgment here.
Delhi High Court mandates 50% capacity for trial courts this month, with staff on alternate-day rosters. Order prioritizes women and those with medical issues. Read details.
A Sambhal fast-track court sentences three men to life for gangraping a woman and burning her alive. Her last call recording and daughter's statement were key evidence. Read the full details.
A fast-track court reserves December 23 for hearing the UP government's petition to withdraw the 2015 Akhlaq lynching case. The prosecution has filed an objection. Read the latest developments.
A bomb threat email triggered mass evacuations at Bombay High Court and other Mumbai courts. Police conducted searches, operations resumed. Stay updated on the security situation.
The Bombay High Court and other courts in Mumbai were evacuated after receiving bomb threats via email. Police deployed bomb detection squads. This is a developing story.
Supreme Court asks Centre to consider a law for a single agency to pursue organised crime syndicates across Delhi NCR, to prevent jurisdictional delays and ensure speedy trials.
A Noida man was acquitted of dowry harassment and attempted murder charges after a 10-year legal battle. The case collapsed when his wife and other key witnesses turned hostile in court. Read the full details of the court's verdict.
The Centre informs SC that every state and UT will have at least one dedicated NIA court. Delhi to get 16 special courts to expedite terror and organized crime cases.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announces 100 new fast-track courts to expedite over 18 lakh pending cases, aiming to provide instant legal relief and reduce burden on the judicial system.
Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha emphasizes the crucial role of family courts in reuniting families and reducing emotional trauma. Read his full address.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant states the judiciary is being overly cautious in implementing AI. Get the full details on the balance between technology and tradition in India's courts.
Supreme Court expresses shock as an undertrial is not produced for 55 hearings. Probe ordered into systemic gaps, staff shortages due to VIP duties, and flawed prisoner transport.
Himachal Pradesh's judiciary faces a massive backlog with over 6.26 lakh cases pending in district courts. Nationwide, 4.80 crore cases await resolution. Read the full report on the judicial crisis.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.