NIA: Protected Witness Dead, Another Abroad in Johal Case
In the Jagtar Singh Johal case, the NIA told a Delhi court one protected witness died and another is overseas. Johal's lawyer suspects they may be the same witnesses from a prior acquittal.
Category : Law & Order
Kerala Court Jails Duo 27 Years for Rs 7.88 Lakh School Fund Fraud
A vigilance court in Thiruvananthapuram sentenced a former headmaster and clerk to 27 years rigorous imprisonment for embezzling Rs 7.88 lakh in government funds through fraudulent PF loans and salary transactions at Kilimanoor school.
SC Acquits Stepfather in 2018 Child Murder, Cites Flawed Probe
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man accused of murdering his six-year-old stepdaughter in 2018, ruling that the evidence was weak and the investigation was botched. The court highlighted legal technicalities regarding statements made to police.
Man Held in Manimajra for Circulating Obscene Material
Chandigarh police arrested a man in Manimajra for circulating sexually explicit content online. The accused was caught after a complaint and faces charges under the IT Act and IPC.
Ahmedabad Man Booked for Impersonating Police Officer
A 45-year-old man was arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly posing as a police officer and stopping vehicles at a traffic junction near SG Road. The incident occurred on Thursday evening.
School Director Arrested for Alleged Harassment of Tribal Student
A 25-year-old director of a residential school in Vansda taluka, Navsari, has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Class 11 tribal girl. The accused, also the son of the school trustee, faces charges under POCSO and SC/ST Act.
Vadodara Police Nab Woman in Multi-State Gold Theft Case
Gorwa police in Vadodara arrested Deepti Singh, a 30-year-old from Lucknow, for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 2 lakh from hospitals across states. She was caught at GMERS Hospital hostel.
Fourth Suspect Arrested in Dhule Wedding Triple Murder
Dhule police have arrested a fourth suspect, Anil Goswami from Gujarat, in connection with the murder of three people at a wedding ceremony in Pimpalner village. The arrest followed threatening social media posts targeting the bride's family.
Varanasi Police Crackdown on Modified Silencers & Boat Safety
Varanasi police conducted a major enforcement drive, seizing modified silencers, fining vehicles with defective plates, and inspecting 173 boats for safety violations on the Ganga.
Trump: Tariffs Ended India-Pakistan War, Slams Court
Former US President Donald Trump asserts he used tariffs to resolve conflict between India and Pakistan, while criticizing a Supreme Court verdict. India denies third-party mediation.
Convict Surrenders on Cot in Cheque Bounce Case in Ghazipur
In a rare incident, a 70-year-old convict in a cheque bounce case surrendered before a Ghazipur court while lying on a cot due to illness and physical weakness, leading the court to arrange transport to jail.
Traffic Diversions Near Delhi High Court for Bar Council Polls
Special traffic arrangements will be enforced around Delhi High Court from February 21 to 23 due to Bar Council of Delhi elections. Key roads to avoid include Tilak Marg and Sher Shah Road.
Varanasi Woman Arrested for Jewellery Theft in Pandeypur
Sheela Devi, a resident of Mirzapur, was arrested by Cantt police for stealing gold and silver jewellery from a shop in Varanasi. The theft, captured on CCTV, led to her identification and recovery of the stolen items.
Nashik Police Rescue Kidnapped Teen, Arrest Three for Rape
Police in Nashik rescued a 16-year-old girl from a forest near Ramshej Fort after she was kidnapped and allegedly raped for five days. Three men have been arrested and charged under kidnapping and POCSO Act sections.
Bengaluru Man Gets 7 Years for Knife Attack on Police
A Bengaluru court has convicted Mohammed Saleem for attacking policemen with a knife in 2021, sentencing him to seven years' rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 25,000 fine.
High Court Stays PSPCL Land Sale, Halts Punjab Asset Monetisation
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued an interim stay on the transfer and sale of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited properties, blocking the state government's asset monetisation plan aimed at easing fiscal stress.
NIA Rs 5 Lakh Reward for Junaid Ahmed in Bengaluru Terror Case
The National Investigation Agency offers a Rs 5 lakh reward for information leading to the arrest of Junaid Ahmed, a key suspect in the Bengaluru prison radicalization-terror module linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Man Dies by Suicide in Phagwara Village, Police Probe
A 32-year-old man was found dead in a suspected suicide case in Phagwara village near Jalandhar. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
Kerala HC Stops Christmas Bumper Lottery Payout Over Lost Ticket Claim
The Kerala High Court has ordered the state lottery department to withhold the 2025 Christmas Bumper Lottery prize money. This directive follows a petition from a retired police officer who claims he lost the winning ticket, which was allegedly taken by c
Kochi Police Find Missing Boy in Kozhikode Within 24 Hours
Ernakulam Central Police successfully traced a 10-year-old boy who went missing from Kochi to Kozhikode within 24 hours. The child ran away after a disagreement with his grandmother and was intercepted using CCTV footage and coordinated railway police eff
Bengaluru Rowdy Arrested for Meth Sale Near Graveyard
A 36-year-old rowdy, Shaik Salman, was arrested in Bengaluru for selling methamphetamine near a graveyard. Police seized 35 grams of meth worth Rs 3.8 lakh and linked him to robbery cases.
PIL in Calcutta HC Challenges Mandatory Full Vande Mataram Version
A Public Interest Litigation filed at Calcutta High Court contests the Centre's notification requiring a full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram to be played before the National Anthem at all government functions and schools.
Karnataka HC Rejects Plea in Rs 7.2 Crore Cyber Fraud Case
The Karnataka High Court refused to quash an FIR against four accused of duping a businessman by creating a fake SBI website, hacking the bank's site, and obtaining OTPs to show fake credits of Rs 225 crore.
Drone Smuggles Contraband into Kapurthala Jail
A drone was used to drop contraband including tobacco products and lighters inside Central Jail Kapurthala. The incident occurred overnight, with jail staff recovering the items after a search.
ED Charges 5 in Oswal Digital Arrest Money Laundering Probe
The ED has filed a prosecution complaint against five accused, including Rumi Kalita and Arpit Rathore, for laundering Rs 7 crore extorted from industrialist S P Oswal via cyber-crime and crypto transfers.
Ex-TDB Chief Padmakumar Gets Bail in Sabarimala Gold Case
Kollam vigilance court grants bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold plating smuggling case, but he remains jailed in a related theft case. The SIT alleges his involvement in a planned misappropriation schem
Steel Bomb Explosion Injures Driver in Kannur House Work
A tipper truck driver was injured when a hidden steel bomb exploded during earth removal for a house extension in Meppad, Kannur. Police have registered a case under the Explosive Substances Act.
Delhi HC Rejects Media Gag in Dwarka Accident Case
Delhi High Court refused a blanket gag order on media reporting in the Dwarka road accident case, emphasizing press freedom as integral to democracy. The court issued guidelines to protect the juvenile accused's identity.
Court Notice to Centre on Delayed Disability Pension Processing
Madras High Court has ordered notice to the Centre regarding a PIL seeking urgent processing of over 5.29 lakh pending applications under the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
SC Orders Inquiry Into Missing Tiger Reserve Hearing Records
The Supreme Court has directed a fact-finding inquiry into missing records from paper books in the Goa tiger reserve case, suspecting deliberate actions by registry officials.
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