News for 'Criminal Penal Code'

19 years after 31 deaths, Bombay HC discharges 4 in Malegaon blast case

19 years after 31 deaths, Bombay HC discharges 4 in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, overturning a special court order that had framed charges against them. The accused were charged under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA.

Why Supreme Court Acquitted Accused In Assam Murder Case

Why Supreme Court Acquitted Accused In Assam Murder Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has acquitted accused persons in a murder case, highlighting the dangers of inept or scripted investigations in criminal prosecutions.

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.

Mumbai Court Rejects Bail For Housing Society Fraud Accused

Mumbai Court Rejects Bail For Housing Society Fraud Accused

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A Mumbai sessions court has denied pre-arrest bail to two individuals accused of misappropriating funds and fraud within a residential society in Wadala, citing the necessity of custodial interrogation.

RPF Arrests Nine Women Over Dacoity Plot On Train

RPF Arrests Nine Women Over Dacoity Plot On Train

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway has arrested nine women for allegedly planning to commit dacoity on board the Siddheshwar Express in Maharashtra.

Man Cheats Job Aspirants Of Rs 46 Lakh In Thane

Man Cheats Job Aspirants Of Rs 46 Lakh In Thane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly defrauding a woman and her associates of Rs 46 lakh by falsely promising them government jobs.

Rajendra Bharti Appeals Conviction in Bank Fraud Case

Rajendra Bharti Appeals Conviction in Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has challenged his conviction and three-year jail sentence in a cheating case involving forged bank records. The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the prosecution and scheduled a hearing for April 15.

Six Convicted in Ballia Land Dispute Homicide Case

Six Convicted in Ballia Land Dispute Homicide Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to 10 years in jail for culpable homicide related to a 2014 land dispute that resulted in the death of one man.

Thane Court Acquits MCOCA Robbery Accused Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits MCOCA Robbery Accused Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted two men accused of robbery under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), citing a lack of substantial evidence linking them to the crime.

Two Arrested For Harassing Woman In Bengaluru

Two Arrested For Harassing Woman In Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Bengaluru police arrested two men for allegedly harassing a young woman walking on a road. The incident occurred near Kogilu Main Road in Maruthi Nagar. The accused, who work as delivery boys, were traced using their two-wheeler's registration number.

High Court: Wife's Lawsuits Don't Automatically Implicate Her in Husband's Suicide

High Court: Wife's Lawsuits Don't Automatically Implicate Her in Husband's Suicide

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife and her relatives cannot be held liable for abetting a husband's suicide simply because they filed cases against him during a matrimonial dispute. The court quashed criminal proceedings, stating that lodging cases alone does not establish the necessary intent to abet suicide.

Delhi Domestic Help Held For Stealing Gold Jewellery

Delhi Domestic Help Held For Stealing Gold Jewellery

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stealing gold jewellery from the house of an 82-year-old woman. Police recovered the stolen gold from her residence.

Lack Of Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Navi Mumbai Murder Case

Lack Of Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Navi Mumbai Murder Case

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A court in Navi Mumbai acquitted two individuals accused of a 2018 murder, citing insufficient forensic evidence and delays in filing the initial police report.

Mumbai Truck Driver Gets Life For Shopkeeper's Murder

Mumbai Truck Driver Gets Life For Shopkeeper's Murder

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court sentenced a truck driver to life imprisonment for the murder of a shopkeeper in Mulund in May 2023. The driver ran the victim over with his truck following a dispute.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Dinner Row

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Dinner Row

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly killing his daughter with an axe following an argument about dinner.

Murder Convict Who Became Bollywood Actor Arrested

Murder Convict Who Became Bollywood Actor Arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A murder convict who jumped parole in 2014 and went on to act in Bollywood films has been arrested in Ahmedabad after evading authorities for 12 years.

Speeding Canter Kills Two On Scooty In Gurugram

Speeding Canter Kills Two On Scooty In Gurugram

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Two young men died in Gurugram after a speeding canter allegedly hit their scooty on the Pataudi bypass. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating.

Kala Jathedi Gang Associate Arrested After Eight Years

Kala Jathedi Gang Associate Arrested After Eight Years

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Ravi Malik, an alleged associate of the Kala Jathedi-Sampat Nehra gang, after he absconded for eight years in connection with an attempt to murder and armed robbery case.

Thane Court Acquits Man In Kidnapping, Rape Case

Thane Court Acquits Man In Kidnapping, Rape Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted a 27-year-old man in a kidnapping and rape case, citing the victim's adult status and voluntary accompaniment. The court emphasised the victim's capacity to make her own decisions, leading to the acquittal.

SC Differentiates Suspension of Sentence Post-Conviction from Pre-Trial Bail

SC Differentiates Suspension of Sentence Post-Conviction from Pre-Trial Bail

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has clarified the distinct parameters for suspending sentences after conviction compared to granting pre-trial bail, setting aside a Patna High Court order in a 2016 murder case.

Man Held For Death Threats To Bihar Chief Minister

Man Held For Death Threats To Bihar Chief Minister

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in Gujarat for allegedly issuing death threats to Samrat Choudhary, the Chief Minister of Bihar, prior to his swearing-in ceremony.

UP Police Nab Thieves After Encounter, Recover Arms

UP Police Nab Thieves After Encounter, Recover Arms

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Three suspected members of an inter-state gang involved in theft were arrested following an encounter with police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. In a separate incident in Shahjahanpur, two alleged criminals sustained gunshot injuries during an exchange of fire with the police.

Man Held For Cheating Patients At Lucknow Medical University

Man Held For Cheating Patients At Lucknow Medical University

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly defrauding patients and their families at King George's Medical University by posing as a representative of a fake trust and issuing forged documents.

Court Rejects Bail For TCS Employee In Harassment Case

Court Rejects Bail For TCS Employee In Harassment Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A local court in Nashik has denied interim protection from arrest to a TCS employee, Danish Shaikh, in a case related to alleged sexual harassment and forcible conversion at the company's local unit. The court cited serious criminal antecedents against the accused and the wide social repercussions of the alleged offence.

Gurugram Man Commits Suicide After Marital Dispute

Gurugram Man Commits Suicide After Marital Dispute

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old man in Gurugram allegedly committed suicide after an argument with his wife over her job in Mumbai. The man's body was discovered by his wife and family after they were unable to reach him.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed an appeal by the state government, upholding the acquittal of all 10 accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case due to lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

Death Sentence for Three in 2019 Muzaffarnagar Lawyer Murder

Death Sentence for Three in 2019 Muzaffarnagar Lawyer Murder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A fast track court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced three people to death and another to seven years' imprisonment for the abduction and murder of a lawyer in 2019.

Malegaon Blasts Case: Truth Has Come Out Now, Says BJP Leader

Malegaon Blasts Case: Truth Has Come Out Now, Says BJP Leader

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan claims the truth has emerged in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case after the Bombay High Court discharged four accused individuals.

Delhi Police Nab 'Thak Thak' Gang Member, Recover Stolen Goods

Delhi Police Nab 'Thak Thak' Gang Member, Recover Stolen Goods

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man allegedly linked to the 'thak thak' gang, recovering stolen jewellery, foreign currency, and documents.

Robert Vadra Withdraws Plea In Money Laundering Case

Robert Vadra Withdraws Plea In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Businessman Robert Vadra unconditionally withdrew his petition in the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that summoned him in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of ten accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case, citing lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

Abhishek Banerjee Appeals To BJP Candidate On Rape Bill

Abhishek Banerjee Appeals To BJP Candidate On Rape Bill

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has urged BJP candidate Ratna Debnath to appeal to PM Modi to ensure the Aparajita Bill, aimed at time-bound punishment for rape convicts, is enacted.

Five Convicted, 35 Acquitted in 2016 Una Dalit Flogging Case

Five Convicted, 35 Acquitted in 2016 Una Dalit Flogging Case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A special court in Veraval, Gujarat, has convicted five individuals and acquitted 35 others in the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass, sparking nationwide protests.

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Sentenced In Engineer Mud Attack Case

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Sentenced In Engineer Mud Attack Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A court in Sindhudurg has sentenced Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane to one month's imprisonment in a 2019 case of pouring mud on an NHAI engineer, noting that lawmakers are not supposed to take the law into their hands.

Delhi Trio Held For Cab Driver Robbery, Extortion

Delhi Trio Held For Cab Driver Robbery, Extortion

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly robbing a cab driver at knifepoint, assaulting him with a beer bottle, and demanding money for the vehicle's return.

Why Haryana Cops Were Acquitted In Gangster Encounter Case

Why Haryana Cops Were Acquitted In Gangster Encounter Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel in a criminal case related to the 2016 encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli, citing self-defence and lack of prosecution sanction.

ED Opposes Robert Vadra's Plea In Money Laundering Case

ED Opposes Robert Vadra's Plea In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed Robert Vadra's petition in the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court order that summoned him in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur.

Hindutva activists disrupt wedding, groom booked under POCSO

Hindutva activists disrupt wedding, groom booked under POCSO

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The accused, a resident of Shantinagar in Bhiwandi, was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for rape and criminal intimidation, as the alleged crime occurred when the IPC was in force.

Delhi Police Arrest Robbery Accused After 14 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Arrest Robbery Accused After 14 Years On The Run

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a rewardee and proclaimed offender who had been evading capture for 14 years in connection with a 2012 robbery-cum-abduction case in Dwarka South.

Telangana: Bank Managers Arrested For Siphoning Off Crores

Telangana: Bank Managers Arrested For Siphoning Off Crores

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Four individuals, including two bank managers, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly siphoning off Rs 2.65 crore from a state-owned bank branch in Nalgonda district.