The Kerala High Court has upheld the life sentence of five BJP activists for the murder of a CPI(M) worker in Kannur in 2006, affirming the trial court's decision and highlighting the political rivalry behind the crime.
A Mumbai court has accepted the closure report submitted by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam case, giving a clean chit to Ajit Pawar and other accused.
A court in Goa has granted bail to Ajay Gupta, one of the owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, where a fire resulted in 25 fatalities in December. Gupta was arrested in New Delhi and later released on bail with conditions.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has condemned the alleged assault of two people from Manipur and Assam in Delhi, calling for stringent action against racial bullying.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 21-year-old labourer accused of a 2018 knife attack, citing inconsistencies in eyewitness testimonies and a failure by the prosecution to establish a clear timeline.
Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been arrested in connection with the deaths during the Gen Z protests last year, following the implementation of a probe commission's report.
This incident follows a recent arrest of a couple in Malviya Nagar for racial slurs against women from Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting concerns about discrimination.
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The Assam government has requested the Gauhati High Court to establish a fast-track court to expedite the trial in the Zubeen Garg death case, a move welcomed by the singer's wife, who seeks stringent punishment for those responsible.
A former chairperson of the Amethi Nagar Panchayat, Chandrama Devi, has been sent to judicial custody in connection with a property fraud case. She is accused of fraudulently transferring a local trade leader's house during her tenure.
Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.
The Assam Cabinet has decided to request the Gauhati High Court to establish a fast-track court to expedite the trial in the Zubeen Garg death case, following a request from the singer's family.
Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The accused are suspected of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.
A former chairperson of the Amethi Nagar Panchayat, Chandrama Devi, has been sent to judicial custody in connection with a property fraud case. The case involves allegations of fraudulently transferring a local trade leader's house during her tenure.
A man who had been on the run for 18 years after securing bail in a criminal case has been arrested in Maharashtra's Latur district.
An undertrial accused of rape and offenses under the SC/ST Act escaped police custody during a court appearance in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. A case has been registered against two policemen for alleged negligence, and a separate case has been lodged against the absconding accused.
A 55-year-old man, Ganesh Kashinath Pawar, accused in a cheque bounce case, died of a heart attack at Beed district jail in Maharashtra. He was in judicial custody after failing to appear in court.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that conducting a medical examination (ossification test) to determine a minor's age is illegal when school, board, or municipal certificates are available, setting aside orders from lower courts and granting bail to a minor accused of molestation.
Rahul Gandhi appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to record his statement in a defamation case related to his 2018 remarks against Amit Shah. The case, filed by a BJP leader, alleges derogatory remarks made during the Karnataka elections.
An Odisha court has sentenced seven individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in the Sambalpur district in 2021. The verdict was delivered after examining witnesses and evidence, with each convict also facing a fine.
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the 'hostage' situation involving seven judicial officials in West Bengal's Malda district, demanding explanations from state officials and authorising the Election Commission to seek a CBI or NIA probe.
A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Thursday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to seven-day police custody in a second rape case where he is accused of sexually exploiting a woman on multiple occasions since 2020 under the guise of religious rituals.
A court in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of his nephew following a dispute over money.
A Shiv Sena leader has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case from 2016, in which he was previously listed as absconding.
The Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission is open to reviewing the acquittal of a college professor accused of sexually exploiting female students if the complainant or aggrieved parties formally approach the panel.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag, prompting protests and a special investigation team.
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A Kerala court has sentenced 25-year-old Muhammad Riyas to 30 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in a Tiruppur theater. Convicted under the POCSO Act and IPC, the accused lured the victim with a false job promise. Read more on the verdict and the court's compensation order.
A family in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of black magic, promising divine remedies through rituals and pilgrimages.
A 53-year-old advocate in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered after being struck on the head with an iron rod during a family dispute. Police are investigating the incident.
The ruling comes against the backdrop of an intensified anti-encroachment campaign launched by the Assam government since May 2021.
Police in Shimla arrested a drug peddler from Haryana and seized 288 grams of adulterated heroin, marking the largest seizure in the district this year.
The BJP has called for a bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand on April 3 to protest the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag. The party is also protesting the overall law and order situation in the state.
A police inspector and constable in Udgir, Latur district, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000. The officers are accused of demanding money to refrain from taking action against the complainant's brother-in-law in a case.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed the 'Saini Samaj' in Punjab, appealing to the OBC community ahead of the upcoming state elections. He criticized rival parties for neglecting OBCs and highlighted the BJP's commitment to their welfare.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly sending obscene messages and images to the State Women's Commission chairperson. The accused is in judicial custody, and a case has been registered under the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Varun Arora, 38, who is currently in the United States without lawful statusm faces up to two years in prison when sentenced in May.
A former Indian Army captain, who had been on the run for four years after being convicted of his wife's murder, has been arrested after police traced him through an LPG cylinder booking.
A man in Tripura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, whom he set on fire following a domestic dispute.
An Indian-origin man has been remanded in custody after being charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm following an incident outside a pub in Derby, UK, where seven people were injured.
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