A 43-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her former boyfriend's wife in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. The incident occurred at the victim's home, where the accused stabbed her with a knife. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime.
A look into the tragic deaths of three young women in India, allegedly due to dowry-related harassment, highlights the persistent social and legal challenges in addressing this issue.
Authorities in Jammu demolished three houses belonging to alleged drug peddlers as part of an ongoing campaign against drug trafficking in the region.
The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.
Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty urges mandatory counsellors in schools to support children facing sexual offences during a debate on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court alleging police inaction during post-poll violence in West Bengal and sought judicial intervention to protect citizens.
Three police personnel in Pune, including a social media influencer, are accused of extorting a college principal by threatening to falsely implicate him in a sexual harassment case.
A four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered allegedly by a 65-year-old labourer with a criminal background, who has been arrested amid outrage and protest over the incident in Maharashtra's Pune district, the police said on Saturday.
Delhi Police has formed a team to investigate allegations that two government hospitals and a private hospital refused immediate treatment to a woman advocate who was allegedly assaulted by her husband.
The Supreme Court of India has observed that the practice of excommunicating Parsi women for entering into interfaith marriages is prima facie discriminatory, emphasising that the right of conscience is a birthright.
An elderly woman was allegedly murdered and her jewellery stolen by unidentified thieves in the Hathigavan area of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.
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The Manipur government has handed over the investigation into a bomb attack in Bishnupur district, which resulted in the deaths of two children, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The decision follows protests and unrest in the region.
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi Police to investigate the brutal assault on a woman advocate, allegedly by her husband, and has asked for a senior officer to lead the probe. The court also addressed concerns about hospitals refusing the victim admission and directed financial assistance.
The high-intensity election campaign in Tamil Nadu concluded with accusations and counter-accusations between the DMK and AIADMK, while new entrant TVK made its presence felt. Key issues included state autonomy, corruption, law and order, and the delimitation bill.
The draft bill seeks to amend relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for the proposed law's application in the state.
Tensions escalate at the UN Security Council as the US and Israel defend their military actions against Iran, while Iran condemns the strikes as war crimes, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict.
Bengaluru police have arrested a prime suspect and several minors in connection with a series of mobile phone thefts that occurred during an IPL match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Twenty-one mobile phones, valued at Rs 18 lakhs, have been recovered.
The Bombay High Court has questioned the denial of furlough to prisoners convicted under special Acts, citing a potential violation of fundamental rights. The issue has been referred to a larger bench due to conflicting previous judgments.
The Bombay High Court has referred to a larger bench the question of whether the state can deny furlough to prisoners convicted under special statutes like MCOCA and POCSO, citing potential violations of fundamental rights.
The Maharashtra legislative council has unanimously passed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill 2026, incorporating provisions from the Shakti Bill to protect acid attack victims' identities and penalise digital sexual harassment.
A Thane court acquitted a 53-year-old man of rape charges, citing weak prosecution evidence and inconsistencies in the victim's testimony.
A labourer has been arrested in Thane for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl at a construction site, sparking outrage and demands for stricter verification of migrant workers.
Nashik police is probing multiple FIRs alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit, with eight arrests so far.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait led a 'Mahapanchayat' in Dehradun demanding justice for Divyanshu Jatrana, a student who died in a clash at a private university. The event highlighted concerns over student safety and drug trafficking in the region.
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.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has voiced its concern over the circulation of obscene videos of young girls in Amravati, Maharashtra, and has directed authorities to remove the content from online platforms. The NCW is closely monitoring the case and has asked for regular progress reports.
A joint attack by the United States and Israel on Iran has triggered a massive military confrontation in the Middle-East.
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.
Police in Thane have registered a case against a man accused of molesting a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl in the Bhiwandi area. The incident allegedly occurred in December, and the case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.
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The bills -- the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020 -- will be introduced in both houses during the winter session of Maharashtra legislative assembly and council.
The UN Security Council, with India's support, has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities and denouncing threats to the Strait of Hormuz.
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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.
'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'
The Supreme Court has criticised Haryana Police and Gurugram's Child Welfare Committee for their handling of a three-year-old's rape case, ordering a special investigation team and a fair probe.
Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival, as she was 'shocked and disgusted' by the comments of the jury members regarding their stance on Gaza.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering his minor wife's mother, who opposed their relationship due to caste differences and the girl's age. The body was exhumed from the victim's residence after the man confessed to the crime.
Underscoring the need for the society to introspect and find ways to prevent crimes against women, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday exhorted universities to meet the requirements of moral challenges faced by society.