Madras HC Seeks Sealed Transcript of Advocate's Speech
Madras High Court directs registry to produce transcript of advocate Vanchinathan's social media speech criticizing Justice G R Swaminathan in sealed cover for contempt proceedings.
Category : Law & Order
Ludhiana Schools Face Criminal Cases Over Illegal Generators
Ludhiana police have registered criminal cases against two private schools in Sarabha Nagar for operating electricity generators without PSPCL authorization, following formal complaints from the power corporation.
Ludhiana Police Arrest Two, Recover Illegal Weapons
Ludhiana police arrested two men after recovering a 32 bore pistol and two live cartridges from their possession. The arrests follow a tip-off and search operation in the Meherban area.
Ludhiana Police Book Two for Minor Girl Kidnapping
Ludhiana police have registered a case against two individuals for allegedly kidnapping a 14-year-old girl after she went for tuition with her brother. The family identified one accused in their complaint.
Army Personnel Arrested for Attacking Police in Faridabad
Three Army personnel on leave were arrested in Faridabad for allegedly attacking a police team investigating a neighbor dispute. The incident occurred in Old Bhupani village after a woman filed a complaint about an assault during her son's wedding.
Man Freed After 37 Years as HC Overturns Murder Conviction
Khunni Lal walks free after Allahabad High Court sets aside his 1989 life sentence, citing legal infirmities in a case where his two co-accused were acquitted on identical evidence.
Kolkata's 'Villain Spiderman' Thief Steals Lakhs from High-Rise
A daring thief scaled a south Kolkata high-rise to the third floor, stealing cash and jewellery worth lakhs from a fourth-floor apartment. Police dub him 'villain Spiderman' as investigation intensifies.
Delhi Court Notice to MCD Deputy Commissioner in Property Dispute
A Delhi court has issued a notice to the MCD deputy commissioner for failing to comply with court orders in a property dispute involving the demolition of an unauthorized structure. The court declined to vacate the interim stay on the disputed property.
Kolkata Law College CCTV Security Boost After PWD Inspection
The Public Works Department will inspect a Kolkata law college to assess CCTV camera needs following a 2023 rape case. The college seeks over 70 cameras with Rs 12 lakh funding approved.
Goa Official Files FIR Over Rs 1.92L Wrong Deposit in MP Account
A Goa government under-secretary has filed a police complaint after Rs 1.92 lakh was wrongly deposited into a Madhya Pradesh man's account, who withdrew most funds and refused repayment.
Traffic Snarl on Mumbai-Pune Expressway Before Safety Week
A severe traffic jam extended 3.5 km on the Pune-bound carriageway of the Mumbai-Pune expressway, causing disruptions. Highway patrol implemented three blocks to clear pile-ups, restoring normalcy by afternoon.
Thane Court Convicts Bangladeshi Women for Illegal Stay
A Thane sessions court has sentenced two Bangladeshi women to over a year in prison and fines for illegally entering and residing in India without valid documents, following a police tip-off.
SC Gives Goa NGO 2 Weeks on Tiger Reserve Response
The Supreme Court has allowed the Goa Foundation two weeks to file a response to the CEC report recommending a tiger reserve, with the next hearing set for March 19. The state government opposes the move, citing no resident tigers.
Tourist Car Crash Sparks Fire at Calangute Transformer
A Gujarat-registered car driven by an allegedly drunk tourist crashed into a transformer in Calangute early Thursday, causing a fire. In a separate incident, five tourists were injured when a two-wheeler hit pedestrians.
SC Puts Goa Ward Delimitation on Hold Amid Legal Battle
The Supreme Court has ordered that the delimitation exercise for CCP wards in Goa will be subject to the outcome of a case challenging a 2005 amendment that transferred powers from the State Election Commission to the government.
Mumbai Senior Loses Rs 50.8 Lakh in Online Medical Scam
A 74-year-old Cuffe Parade resident was defrauded of Rs 50.8 lakh by a scammer posing as a New Zealand doctor with a sick daughter in Yemen. The south cyber police station has registered an FIR.
Transformer Theft Leaves 300 Lucknow Homes Without Power
A 440 kVA transformer worth Rs 11 lakh was stolen in Lucknow's Shivpuri area, cutting power to over 300 households. Thieves targeted the copper coil, valued at Rs 9.5 lakh, with police citing insufficient patrolling as a factor.
Kolkata Man Arrested for Stalking, Attempted Filming of Homemaker
A man was arrested in Kolkata's Lake Town after a homemaker alleged stalking and attempted filming through her window. In a separate Phoolbagan case, an 18-year-old woman reported being followed and restrained, highlighting safety concerns.
Mumbai Court Acquits South African in Heroin Case Over Procedural Errors
A special NDPS court in Mumbai acquitted South African national Promise Khalishwayo, accused of smuggling 2.9 kg heroin, citing failures in sealing procedures, sample variance, and lack of witness examination by investigators.
Kolkata Guard Crushed by Car at Alipore Complex Gate
A 51-year-old security guard was killed instantly when a car accelerated instead of braking at a gate in Alipore. The driver, who knew the victim, has been arrested as police investigate.
Delhi Police Probe Kidnapping Claims in Fatehpur Beri Incident
A dispute erupted in south Delhi's Fatehpur Beri after a woman sought protection from alleged abuse, with groups making conflicting claims about kidnapping and forced conversion.
Cow Severely Injured by Explosive Trap in Mandya
A cow in Mandya's Haralahalli village suffered catastrophic injuries after biting a country-made explosive device planted for wild boar hunting. The blast shattered its jaw and severed its tongue.
CRPF Nears Maoist Eradication in Odisha by March 31
CRPF intensifies operations in Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada to eliminate residual Maoist presence by March 31, with a shift towards development strategies in affected areas.
Navi Mumbai: Rs 19 Lakh Illegal Liquor Seized in Panvel Raid
In a major crackdown, the State Excise Department seized illegally transported liquor worth Rs 19 lakh from Poyanje and Tupgaon villages in Panvel taluka, Navi Mumbai, arresting three accused under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
Court Denies Bail in Janakpuri Pit Death Case
A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to contractors Himanshu Gupta and Kavish Gupta, citing need for custodial interrogation in the Janakpuri pit death case involving a young man's death.
Jamshedpur: Reckless Bikers Cause Fatal Highway Accidents
Motorists in Jamshedpur raise alarm over reckless bikers on state and national highways after recent fatal accidents. Police plan hi-tech cameras, while citizens demand stricter enforcement of helmet laws and penalties for under-age driving.
Ranchi Mob Attack: Woman Assaulted on Child-Lifting Suspicion
A 50-year-old domestic worker in Ranchi was attacked by a mob on suspicion of child-lifting. Police rescued her, highlighting a rising trend of vigilante violence across Jharkhand districts.
Jharkhand HC Justice Orders Aid for Witchcraft Murder Victims
Jharkhand High Court Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad has directed legal and financial assistance for the family of a woman murdered on suspicion of witchcraft in Chaibasa, with her minor son also deceased.
Jharkhand HC Justice Acts on Witchcraft Burning Case
Jharkhand High Court Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad has taken cognisance of a horrific incident where a woman and her infant son were burnt alive on suspicion of witchcraft in Chaibasa district. The Jharkhand Legal Services Authority has been directed to pr
Bihar's Disturbing Trend: Looting at Accident Sites While Victims Suffer
Bihar witnesses a troubling pattern as locals rush to loot goods from accident sites while victims lie injured. Latest incident in Darbhanga involved grape looting from a truck in river.
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