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Why Mallya can't return to India: 'legally barred from leaving UK'

Why Mallya can't return to India: 'legally barred from leaving UK'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya informed the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that he is unable to provide a definite timeline for his return to India, citing the revocation of his passport and also being legally barred from leaving the UK.

ICC may take legal action against Pakistan: Harbhajan Singh

ICC may take legal action against Pakistan: Harbhajan Singh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harbhajan Singh says ICC is justified in acting against Pakistan over its refusal to play India, warning of legal action and strict sanctions.

Dating During Divorce: Is It Legal?

Dating During Divorce: Is It Legal?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Dating someone during divorce proceedings is legally permissible as long as it does not involve provable physical intimacy,' says lawyer Navaneet Kumar.

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Three individuals have been arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting an objectionable video on Instagram, sparking police action and legal proceedings.

Delhi Police Stations Lack Paralegal Volunteers for POCSO Cases: RTI

Delhi Police Stations Lack Paralegal Volunteers for POCSO Cases: RTI

Rediff.com15 hours ago

An RTI query reveals that only a fraction of Delhi's police stations have paralegal volunteers, and their assistance to POCSO victims is minimal, despite Supreme Court directives.

Delhi Police Stations Face Shortage of Paralegal Volunteers in POCSO Cases

Delhi Police Stations Face Shortage of Paralegal Volunteers in POCSO Cases

Rediff.com16 hours ago

An RTI query reveals that only a fraction of Delhi's police stations have paralegal volunteers, and their assistance in POCSO cases is minimal, despite a Supreme Court mandate.

Youth Arrested in Meerut for Alleged Murder of Aunt

Youth Arrested in Meerut for Alleged Murder of Aunt

Rediff.com1 days ago

An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting his aunt dead in Ganeshpur village, Meerut, following frequent arguments.

India denies links to transnational violence in Canada amid Nijjar case

India denies links to transnational violence in Canada amid Nijjar case

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has categorically rejected allegations of its involvement in transnational violence or organised crime in Canada, following a media report linking Indian officials to the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Delhi Police Stations Face Shortage of Paralegal Volunteers in POCSO Cases

Delhi Police Stations Face Shortage of Paralegal Volunteers in POCSO Cases

Rediff.com16 hours ago

An RTI query reveals that only a fraction of Delhi's police stations have paralegal volunteers, and their assistance to POCSO victims is minimal, despite Supreme Court mandates.

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and covering travel expenses for court appearances in Guwahati.

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide copies of charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and addressing concerns over investigation progress and victim support.

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and covering travel expenses for court appearances in Guwahati.

Kejriwal verdict: Court says CBI case 'unfit to proceed'

Kejriwal verdict: Court says CBI case 'unfit to proceed'

Rediff.com7 days ago

The court noted that after an exhaustive review of voluminous documents and statements of nearly 300 witnesses over more than two months, there was no legally admissible material connecting the accused to any criminal misconduct.

Bengaluru Crackdown: 124 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained

Bengaluru Crackdown: 124 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, residing illegally in the city. The operation was part of a larger drive to identify and deport illegal foreign nationals.

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide copies of charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and addressing concerns about the progress of investigations and victim support.

HC: Lawyer's Help in FIR Doesn't Affect Credibility

HC: Lawyer's Help in FIR Doesn't Affect Credibility

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has ruled that an FIR's credibility is not automatically compromised if it's prepared with a lawyer's assistance, upholding a conviction in an acid attack case while reducing the sentence.

Tourist Nabbed for Theft at Tawang Monastery and Buddha Park

Tourist Nabbed for Theft at Tawang Monastery and Buddha Park

Rediff.com1 days ago

A tourist from West Bengal was apprehended in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly stealing religious items from the Tawang Monastery and Giant Buddha Statue Park. The stolen items were recovered, and the tourist was released with a warning.

US Commerce Secretary's Surprise Delhi Visit

US Commerce Secretary's Surprise Delhi Visit

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Engaged in very fruitful discussions to expand our trade and economic partnership.'

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family in Delhi

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family in Delhi

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man in Rajasthan for allegedly murdering his wife and three children in the Samaypur Badli area of Delhi. The accused was apprehended following a multi-team search operation.

'Trump administration will use new laws to replace IEEPA tariffs'

'Trump administration will use new laws to replace IEEPA tariffs'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Trump administration will use "alternative legal authorities" to enforce tariffs on the countries, assuring that the tariff revenue will remain unchanged.

MP Official Uses Authority to Recover Stolen Slippers

MP Official Uses Authority to Recover Stolen Slippers

Rediff.com3 days ago

A revenue department official in Madhya Pradesh used his authority to track down and seek legal action against a man who allegedly stole his slippers from a temple.

Congress Slams Kerala Government for Ads Attacking Oommen Chandy Administration

Congress Slams Kerala Government for Ads Attacking Oommen Chandy Administration

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Congress party in Kerala has strongly criticised the state government's Public Relations Department (PRD) for publishing advertisements in major newspapers that highlight alleged shortcomings of the previous Oommen Chandy administration, accusing the government of misusing public funds for political gain ahead of upcoming elections.

Court Raises Concerns Over Prolonged Incarceration Under PMLA

Court Raises Concerns Over Prolonged Incarceration Under PMLA

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special court in Delhi has raised concerns about the use of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) leading to prolonged incarceration based on provisional allegations, emphasizing the importance of upholding individual liberty and the rule of law.

Indore Organisation Burns Effigies of Women Accused of Child Murder

Indore Organisation Burns Effigies of Women Accused of Child Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

A social organisation in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, staged a controversial protest during 'Holika Dahan', burning pictures of 11 women accused of murdering children, prompting a police investigation.

DYFI Alleges Government Weak Stand on APSC Exam Irregularities

DYFI Alleges Government Weak Stand on APSC Exam Irregularities

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has voiced concerns over the government's handling of the Justice (Retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma Commission report on irregularities in APSC examinations, alleging a weak stance in implementing its recommendations.

Turkmenistan Woman's Death in India: Police Confirm Identity

Turkmenistan Woman's Death in India: Police Confirm Identity

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Meerut have confirmed that a woman found dead last month is a citizen of Turkmenistan, following initial misidentification. The investigation into her death continues, with several arrests made.

TVK chief Vijay's wife files divorce petition; alleges adultery, cruelty

TVK chief Vijay's wife files divorce petition; alleges adultery, cruelty

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sankgeetha Vijay, wife of actor-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekar, has filed for divorce, accusing him of an extra-marital affair and mental cruelty. The petition seeks to keep proceedings private and restrain media coverage.

BJP MLA pitches parental nod for love marriages, live-in relationships

BJP MLA pitches parental nod for love marriages, live-in relationships

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

BJP MLA Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit voices concerns over young couples entering love marriages or live-in relationships without parental consent, advocating for legal safeguards to ensure parental involvement and social stability.

Manchester United's Maguire gets suspended prison sentence for 2020 brawl in Mykonos

Manchester United's Maguire gets suspended prison sentence for 2020 brawl in Mykonos

Rediff.com1 days ago

England and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a Greek court over a 2020 incident in Mykonos.

Panel probing Justice Varma cash row reconstituted; gets extension

Panel probing Justice Varma cash row reconstituted; gets extension

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted a three-member committee to investigate the potential removal of Justice Yashwant Varma following the recovery of cash from his residence. The committee has been granted a three-month extension.

Indian officials to visit US for trade deal finalisation

Indian officials to visit US for trade deal finalisation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Indian officials will visit the US to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement, expected to be signed in March, focusing on duty concessions and reciprocal tariffs.

Delhi-Himachal face-off over arrest of YC activists in AI protest case

Delhi-Himachal face-off over arrest of YC activists in AI protest case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Delhi Police arrested three Youth Congress activists in Himachal Pradesh in connection with a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit. The arrests led to a face-off with local police over procedural issues, but Delhi Police maintained that the operation was conducted legally.

Man, Family Accused of Murdering Wife Over Dowry

Man, Family Accused of Murdering Wife Over Dowry

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man and four of his family members for allegedly murdering his wife over a dowry demand and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.

Man Held for Allegedly Cheating Businessman of 1.37 Crore in Meat Export Scam

Man Held for Allegedly Cheating Businessman of 1.37 Crore in Meat Export Scam

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly cheating a businessman of around Rs 1.37 crore on the pretext of investing in a meat export business.

Man Kills Wife, Then Himself, Over Inability to Have Children

Man Kills Wife, Then Himself, Over Inability to Have Children

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, killed his wife and then died by suicide, allegedly due to their inability to have children after nine years of marriage.

Jammu Police Boosts Electronic Surveillance Skills to Tackle Modern Crime

Jammu Police Boosts Electronic Surveillance Skills to Tackle Modern Crime

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Jammu Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti highlighted the increasing importance of technology-driven investigation and electronic surveillance in addressing contemporary crimes, including terrorism, cyber offences, and organised criminal activities, during a training programme for police personnel.

UK Bans Study Visas for Four Nations Amid Asylum Surge

UK Bans Study Visas for Four Nations Amid Asylum Surge

Rediff.com2 days ago

The UK has imposed a study visa ban on Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a surge in asylum applications, with further restrictions on skilled worker visas for Afghan nationals.

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A 22-year-old man was killed by a train in Delhi while chasing a snatcher who allegedly stole his mobile phone. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect.

Maoist Leader Kills Commander Over Surrender Plot

Maoist Leader Kills Commander Over Surrender Plot

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A wanted Maoist leader allegedly killed his commander for planning to surrender to the Odisha Police, revealing internal conflicts within the group.

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, for allegedly residing illegally in the city. The individuals were taken into custody following a special operation conducted by the Central Crime Branch.