Dhanbad Court Bomb Hoax Sparks High-Alert Evacuation
A bomb threat email targeting Dhanbad civil court complex led to a full-scale evacuation and search operation. Police found only a TV remote, declaring it a hoax. Investigation ongoing.
Category : Law & Order
UK Facial Recognition Error Leads to Wrongful Arrest of Engineer
A Bangladeshi-origin software engineer was detained for 10 hours after facial recognition software mistakenly identified him as a burglary suspect, raising concerns about racial bias and technology accuracy.
Phagwara Police Intercept Cattle Transport in Night Op
In a late-night operation, police in Phagwara intercepted multiple vehicles suspected of illegally transporting cattle. The incident occurred on a highway near the city, with authorities seizing the animals and detaining individuals for questioning.
Seer Files Case Against Accuser; Allahabad HC to Hear Bail Plea
Avimukteshwaranand has filed a case against his accuser, while the Allahabad High Court will hear his anticipatory bail plea on February 27 in a sexual abuse FIR involving a minor.
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence After 12 Years
The Supreme Court acquitted Ramesh, a poor laborer from Uttar Pradesh, after 12 years on death row, highlighting systemic failures in legal representation and due process for prisoners.
SC Mediates Isha Crematorium Case, Calls It 'Pious Work'
The Supreme Court heard a petition challenging Isha Yoga Center's gas crematorium in Coimbatore. The CJI described the service as 'pious work' and appointed a mediator for settlement talks.
Madras HC Backs SHRC's Rs 5 Lakh Fine for Police SI
Madras High Court dismisses a sub-inspector's plea, upholding SHRC's recommendation for Rs 5 lakh compensation and disciplinary action due to her arrogance and failure to respond.
Ex-Gauhati HC Chief Justice Quits Manipur Violence Probe Panel
Former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba has resigned as Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry investigating Manipur violence. Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the new head.
Panel Probing Justice Varma Allegations Reconstituted, Extended
The committee investigating cash-for-judgment allegations against former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre has been reconstituted and granted an extension to complete its probe.
Bangladesh Court Orders Interpol Red Notice for British MP
A Dhaka court has directed authorities to seek an Interpol red notice for British MP Tulip Siddiq, niece of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, over alleged land corruption. Siddiq denies all charges.
USS Gerald R Ford Leaves Crete as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has departed a naval base in Crete, coinciding with renewed indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran. This move underscores heightened US military pressure in the Middle East.
Chinese Firm Releases Satellite Images of US F-22s in Israel
Chinese intelligence firm MizarVision has released satellite images showing 11 US F-22 stealth fighter jets deployed at Israel's Ovda Airbase amid rising tensions with Iran.
Woman Kills Stepdaughter in Gorakhpur Over Husband's Favoritism
A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur allegedly murdered her three-year-old stepdaughter, claiming her husband loved the child more than her. The incident has shocked the local community.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Chargesheet Filed Against 13 Persons
Anjuna police submit a 4,150-page chargesheet in the Goa nightclub fire case, naming 13 individuals including club owners, with statements from 305 witnesses recorded.
Delhi Man Kills Pregnant Wife, 3 Daughters; Son Preference Motive
A horrific crime in Delhi where a man allegedly murdered his pregnant wife and three minor daughters. Police suspect the motive was a preference for a male child, sparking outrage and investigation.
Delhi Girl Murder Solved: Accused Trapped After Calling Wife
In a breakthrough in the murder of a six-year-old girl in southeast Delhi, police nabbed the accused after he called his wife from an unknown number. The girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed.
Delhi HC Orders AIIMS Medical Check for Jaideep Sengar in Unnao Case
The Delhi High Court has instructed an AIIMS medical board to examine former MLA Jaideep Sengar's health, while the deceased's daughter opposes his interim sentence suspension, fearing misuse of liberty.
Fake ED Raid in Delhi: Domestic Help Among Two Arrested
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals, including a domestic help, for conducting a fake Enforcement Directorate raid at their employer's home in southeast Delhi. The investigation utilized technical surveillance to trace and apprehend the suspects.
Domestic Help Arrested for Fake ED Raid in Delhi
Delhi Police arrested two individuals, including a domestic help, for orchestrating a fake Enforcement Directorate raid at an employer's home in Southeast Delhi to extort money.
SC Seeks Maharashtra Govt Response on Pune Porsche Bail Plea
The Supreme Court has requested the Maharashtra government's response regarding a bail plea filed by the father of the minor involved in the Pune Porsche accident case.
Kerala High Court Stays 'The Kerala Story 2' Release
The Kerala High Court has issued a 15-day interim stay on the release of 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond', questioning the censor board's certification process and citing concerns over potential social disharmony.
ASI Finds Temple Remains at Bhojshala, Legal Storm Erupts
The Archaeological Survey of India's 2,189-page report concludes the Kamal Maula Mosque was built using ancient temple remains, triggering a high-stakes legal battle in Madhya Pradesh's high court.
Bomb Threats Hit Kolkata Passport Office, West Bengal Post Offices
Multiple bomb threats were reported at a Passport Seva Kendra in Kolkata and several post offices across West Bengal, prompting evacuations and searches by police with bomb squads and sniffer dogs.
HC Stays Release of 'The Kerala Story 2' Film
The Kerala High Court has issued an interim stay on the release of 'The Kerala Story 2', directing the CBFC to review petitioners' concerns within two weeks, citing the state's reputation for communal harmony.
Kerala HC Seeks Centre's Stand on PIL Against Natesan's Padma Bhushan
The Kerala High Court has formally requested the Central government to clarify its position regarding a Public Interest Litigation challenging the selection of Velappally Natesan for the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. Natesan, a key Ezhava leader and SN
Rajkot Fire Kills Mother and Son in Manmandir Apartments
A late-night fire in Rajkot's Manmandir Apartments claimed the lives of 92-year-old Prabha Pujara and her 61-year-old son Narendra. Police suspect burns and suffocation as causes, with investigations ongoing.
Sanjay Raut Acquitted in Defamation Case by Medha Somaiya
A Mumbai sessions court overturned the conviction of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut in a defamation case filed by professor Medha Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya. The magistrate had earlier sentenced him to 15 days imprisonment.
Himachal CM's Advisor Criticizes Delhi Police Over Shimla Detention
Naresh Chauhan, Principal Advisor to Himachal CM, criticizes Delhi Police for detaining three individuals in Shimla without following proper legal protocols and prior intimation to state police.
Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for 26 in Caste Violence Case
Madras High Court upholds life sentences for 26 individuals in a 2018 caste violence case where three SC community members were murdered in Sivaganga, while acquitting one man.
Court Acquits Sanjay Raut in Defamation Case by BJP Leader's Wife
A Mumbai sessions court overturned the conviction of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut in a defamation case filed by Professor Medha Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya. The court set aside the magistrate's earlier sentence of 15 days imprisonment.
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