Category : Law & Order


Davangere Fugitive Held After 30 Years on Run

A man from Davangere, Karnataka, who had been evading authorities for over three decades in an aggravated assault case, has finally been apprehended by police, marking a significant breakthrough in a long-pending investigation.

Bombay HC Orders MSRTC to Pay Rs 50 Lakh Covid Compensation

The Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to the widow of an employee who died from Covid-19 in 2021, rejecting MSRTC's narrow interpretation of essential services.

Justice in Liquor Scam Rekindles Faith in Judiciary: Pannu

In a significant development, the resolution of the Patiala liquor scam case has restored public trust in the judicial system, as highlighted by Pannu. The case underscores the judiciary's role in combating corruption and ensuring accountability.

Court Accepts Closure Report in Maharashtra Bank Case

A special court in Mumbai has accepted the closure report filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank case, involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and others, citing lack of evidence.

Varanasi Law Student's Bomb Threat Plot to Frame Family Foiled

A 27-year-old law student in Varanasi allegedly sent bomb threats to a senior advocate, claiming he would blow up the lower court, in a twisted attempt to frame his girlfriend's family for opposing their relationship. Police swiftly tracked and arrested t

Varanasi Police Arrest Father-Son Duo in Codeine Smuggling Case

Varanasi police arrested Manoj Yadav and his son Lakshya for illegal trafficking of codeine cough syrup. The duo, with a combined bounty of Rs 50,000, used fake e-way bills and invested proceeds into real estate. Properties worth crores have been forfeite

SC: Parliament Not Bound by Centre's Sedition Law Undertaking

The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament is not bound by the Centre's undertaking to keep sedition law in abeyance, allowing reintroduction under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The bench advised courts to let new laws operate for years before judicial interf

Child Molester Granted Parole Rearrested on Old Charges

David Allen Funston, a convicted child molester recently granted parole under California's elderly program, has been rearrested on charges from a 1996 assault case, sparking political backlash and scrutiny of parole laws.

Colvale Police FIR for Illegal Sand Extraction in Camurlim

Colvale police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons for illegally extracting and storing sand in Camurlim, Bardez. Authorities seized 40 cubic metres of sand worth Rs 52,000 during a raid following a site inspection by a geologist and local

High Court Stops Coercive Steps Against Vemulawada Dargah

The Telangana endowments department assured the high court it will not take coercive action against the 12th-century Dargah Hazrath Syed Tajuddin Khaja Bagh Sawar in Vemulawada until March 2, amid a petition challenging alleged obstruction by authorities.

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