Category : Law & Order


Patna Police Bust Illegal Liquor Factory, Seize Equipment

In a major crackdown, the excise and prohibition department in Patna uncovered an illicit liquor manufacturing unit in Baratpur, seizing 40 litres of spirit, a packaging machine, and 335 empty bottles. The accused fled, and a vehicle was confiscated durin

Kanpur Court Rejects Bail in Investment Fraud Case

An additional sessions judge in Kanpur has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Rajeshwari Sengar, accused in a major investment fraud case under the POCSO Act. The case involves a real estate company accused of mobilising public funds without SEBI regi

Delhi-Himachal Police Clash Over Youth Congress Arrests

A pre-dawn arrest of three Youth Congress activists in Himachal Pradesh triggered a dramatic 24-hour standoff between Delhi and Himachal police forces, involving highway interceptions, courtroom battles, and allegations of abduction.

Haryana ACB Arrests 4 in Rs 590 Crore Bank Fraud Case

The Haryana vigilance bureau has arrested four individuals, including former IDFC First Bank employees, in a massive Rs 590 crore fraud case involving state government accounts. The accused have been remanded to seven-day custody.

Bombay HC Modifies Rs 1,000 Crore Metro Arbitration Award

The Bombay High Court has partially sustained and partially set aside a 2023 arbitral award in a dispute between Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd and MMRDA, reducing the awarded amount from over Rs 990 crore to Rs 163 crore for cost escalation due to delays.

Rajasthan High Court Bomb Threat Email, Security Sweep

Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur received a bomb threat email on Wednesday, prompting a full-scale security sweep. Police and bomb squads searched the premises but found nothing suspicious, with investigations ongoing to trace the email's origin.

NSG Evacuates Mock CM in Lucknow Security Drill

A high-intensity mock drill at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow saw NSG commandos swiftly secure and evacuate a simulated chief minister during a VVIP event threat scenario, testing security protocols.

Pune Grocer Robbed of Rs 1.90 Lakh on Highway

Three unidentified men on a scooter robbed a 34-year-old grocer of Rs 1.90 lakh after assaulting him on the Pune-Mumbai highway near Dehu Road. Police have registered a case under BNS sections.

Noida Contract Feud Sparks Double Murder, Five Arrested

A two-year feud over a roadside stall electricity contract in Greater Noida escalated into two murders, with police arresting five men for the latest revenge killing. The dispute highlights escalating violence in local conflicts.

AP High Court Stops Building Penalisation Scheme Applications

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered the state government to cease processing applications under the Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS) following a PIL challenge. The court cited potential violations of Supreme Court and combined High Court judgments

Sleeper Bus Safety Violations Exposed After Fatal Accident

Technical inspection of a sleeper bus involved in a fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway uncovered severe safety violations, including unauthorised modifications that increased capacity from 16 to 43 passengers, compromising emergency exits and structu

Chennai: Father-Son Duo Threaten Bus Driver with Gun, Detained

A 75-year-old businessman and his son were detained by police after allegedly threatening a bus driver with a firearm during a road rage incident near Mannivakkam on Wednesday morning. The altercation began over slow driving and escalated dramatically.

Pune Watchman Gets 5 Years for Child Sexual Assault

A Pune court has convicted a 77-year-old watchman to five years rigorous imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl under the POCSO Act. The incident occurred in March 2024 at a housing society.

High Court Concerned Over Misuse of BNS Section 69 in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru High Court expressed deep concern over the rising misuse of Section 69 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to criminalize consensual sexual relationships. Justice M Nagaprasanna highlighted cases where men are arrested after relationships end,

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