The Delhi High Court has ruled that refusing marriage based on a 'kundali' mismatch after establishing a physical relationship can attract legal consequences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, specifically Section 69, addressing sexual intercourse obtained through deceptive means.
Ninety-nine years ago, a young Dr B R Ambedkar embarked on a revolutionary and most overdue reformatory path -- he led hundreds of men and women to a water tank in the town of Mahad, western Maharashtra, to fulfil one of the most basic human needs: The right to drink water from the tank.
A man wanted in several criminal cases was arrested in Patna after a brief exchange of fire with police.
A couple has been arrested in Greater Noida for allegedly defrauding multiple people by selling the same flat multiple times after mortgaging it to a bank.
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.
The Indian government has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was held under the National Security Act following protests in Ladakh.
A 41-year-old man in Kerala has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. The Nadapuram Fast Track Special Court Judge Devan K Menon sentenced Muhammed Reyhan under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the IPC.
Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a man for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Lord Krishna on social media, leading to legal proceedings.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, and others in the alleged land-for-job scam, accusing Yadav of using his railway ministry position for personal gain.
The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, has stated that the primary goal of the Election Commission is to ensure all voters in West Bengal can participate in the upcoming assembly elections without violence or intimidation.
Three individuals of Indian origin have been killed in Canada in separate incidents, raising concerns about potential hate crimes and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities.
Three individuals of Indian origin have been killed in Canada in separate incidents, raising concerns about potential hate crimes and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities.
The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against seven individuals accused of misappropriating funds from the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan scheme, intended for school construction in the Kupwara district.
Rajasthan Police have initiated proceedings to attach properties worth approximately Rs 35 crore linked to an online betting racket in Karauli district, as part of 'Operation Shikanja'.
The Supreme Court has initiated suo motu action regarding an NCERT class 8 textbook that references corruption in the judiciary, raising concerns about potential defamation and the integrity of the judicial system.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the central government of providing special treatment to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Mann's criticism comes after Union Minister Amit Shah spoke about gang activities in Punjab.
Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank fraud. The ED is investigating loan fraud allegations against multiple Anil Ambani group companies.
The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), in an application to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has alleged that technology company Apple is using dilatory and delaying tactics in the regulator's investigation against the company and has sought interim relief for Indian startups and digital companies, according to people close to the development.
The CBI took over the case from an SIT following a Supreme Court order, and the investigating agency has been gathering evidence relating to the stampede that occurred during a political meeting addressed by Vijay on September 27 in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident had left 41 dead and more than 60 injured.
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that would have reinstated a judicial officer who was terminated for allegedly creating a nuisance and urinating in front of a woman's berth on a train in 2018.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, recently released from detention, calls for constructive dialogue between the government and the people of Ladakh, viewing his release as a positive step towards building trust.
Rashid Naseem, wanted in India for an alleged investment fraud, has been arrested in Dubai following an Interpol Red Notice and extradition request.
A class nine student allegedly went on a rampage at a private residential school in Ballari, killing one and injuring others with a sharp object and an iron rod, the police said.
Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender, Suresh, allegedly involved in a multi-state job scam, accused of defrauding job aspirants of crores of rupees with promises of government jobs.
The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.
Four accused in the death case of noted singer Zubeen Garg on Saturday moved bail petitions before the Kamrup (Metro) district and sessions court, which is conducting the trial.
An FIR has been filed against a gas agency in Lucknow for allegedly illegally storing domestic LPG cylinders and attempting to sell them on the black market.
The action was taken after a Prayagraj court directed that a case be registered on an application moved by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj and others.
An email threatening missile and bomb attacks on the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan and other key locations in Mumbai triggered a security alert, prompting extensive searches and heightened security measures.
The Indian government reports over 93,000 vacant posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, impacting law enforcement and security capabilities. Recruitment efforts are underway to address the shortfall.
Madhya Pradesh High Court seeks Centre's clarification on NRAI licence status, orders release of 1,000 cartridges each to shooters.
A man accused of phone snatching escaped from police custody in Gurugram after being presented in court. An FIR has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
Nuh Police have arrested a brother and sister for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from a local resident by threatening to falsely accuse him of rape.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a homemaker's labor is essential for the earning spouse's success and that disregarding these contributions when determining maintenance is unjust. The court emphasized that a wife's non-employment should not be equated with idleness and that the economic value of her contributions must be recognized.
BJP councillor and former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha denies allegations of revealing the identity of a rape victim, claiming the complaint is a 'character assassination' attempt. She asserts that the POCSO Act does not apply in this case, as the victim was not a minor.
The observations came from a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi which was hearing pleas questioning the validity of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.
The FBI has increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.
The Supreme Court has questioned the NIA regarding the detention of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case, asking the agency to justify his detention for over six years.
The Supreme Court has overturned an Allahabad High Court order, ruling that grabbing of breasts and pulling the pyjama string amount to "attempt to rape".
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