A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of kidnapping a minor in 2014 due to the prosecution's failure to present sufficient evidence and the untraceable status of the alleged victim.
A sessions court in Kannur, Kerala, sentenced 10 CPI(M) cadres to varying jail terms for attempting to murder RSS-BJP workers in a 2011 bomb attack.
The Chengalpattu Family Welfare court in Tamil Nadu has postponed the divorce proceedings of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay and his wife Sangeetha to June 15. The case, initiated by Sangeetha, involves allegations of infidelity against Vijay.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted two men accused of murdering a shepherd due to lack of evidence and a key witness recanting their statement.
A special court in Thane acquitted an auto rickshaw driver accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2020, as the victim and her mother could not be traced during the trial.
The Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused, Chandra Shekhar Prasad, was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.
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.
A Delhi court acquitted a man of attempting to murder a police constable, citing a lack of scientific evidence, but convicted him for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted five men in a 2018 kidnapping and murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a clear chain of circumstantial evidence.
A Thane court acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of murdering a woman in 2019, citing the prosecution's reliance on an inadmissible confession and lack of incriminating evidence.
A man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered by his wife, daughters, and minor son over fears he would squander money meant for his daughter's wedding, police said.
A Delhi court acquitted 12 men accused of abduction and murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
A Delhi court has set aside a magistrate's order taking cognisance of a criminal defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MLA Karnail Singh, citing that the order did not adequately consider exceptions to the offence of defamation.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of a journalist, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove its case and questioning the CBI's investigation.
The personal bodyguard of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has testified in court that the April 2024 shooting incident at the actor's Mumbai residence was an attempt to kill him. The trial began last month with the bodyguard's deposition as the first witness.
A special court in Bengaluru has convicted Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others in the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogesh Goudar, finding them guilty of criminal conspiracy and related offences. The court has also ordered perjury proceedings against multiple witnesses and directed the CBI to take the accused into custody.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of possessing 5.3 kg of ganja, citing serious lapses in the investigation and non-compliance with mandatory provisions under the NDPS Act.
A Delhi court upheld the discharge of two individuals in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing significant lapses in the police investigation and raising concerns about the credibility of the police's account.
A Delhi court has acquitted a health club owner of sexual harassment charges, citing vague allegations, inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony, and a flawed police investigation.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case, citing a lack of evidence and broken links in the prosecution's case.
A woman and her accomplice have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Kullu District and Sessions Court for the murder of her husband in 2018.
A Delhi court has convicted a man for the 2019 murder of his cousin based on circumstantial and forensic evidence, while acquitting his alleged accomplice due to lack of proof of common intention.
The Allahabad High Court has rejected a plea seeking to halt prosecution proceedings against Sarfaraz Ansari, an alleged sharpshooter linked to deceased gangster Mukhtar Ansari, in connection with the Usri Chatti massacre case.
A Delhi court sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a 17-year-old boy in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi, finding they acted with common intention.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 alleged fake encounter case of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and aide Tulsiram Prajapati, dismissing appeals filed by Shaikh's brothers.
A Delhi court has convicted a man for the 2022 murder of a sanitary shop owner following a property dispute, while his associate was found guilty of destroying evidence related to the crime.
A Delhi court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate on Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to become an approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekar.
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.
A Delhi court has discharged a woman accused of using forged documents to apply for her son's passport, cautioning against the misuse of criminal charges in matrimonial disputes. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the charges of forgery and cheating.
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to form an all-women SIT to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, following concerns about the local police's handling of the case and allegations of denial of treatment by private hospitals.
A Delhi court acquitted six individuals accused of kidnapping and forcing a minor girl into marriage, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the girl was taken from lawful guardianship or coerced into marriage.
Police in Maharashtra's Amravati district have detained 10 individuals for questioning in connection with a sexual exploitation case. Authorities have also taken down 41 social media accounts used to circulate explicit content of victims. Additionally, police personnel seen celebrating the birthday of the prime suspect have been suspended.
A Delhi court has convicted a man in a narcotics case involving the recovery of a commercial quantity of heroin, stating that the prosecution proved the chain of evidence and recovery beyond reasonable doubt.
A special court in Mumbai granted bail to two accused in the 2011 Mumbai triple bomb blasts case, citing their prolonged incarceration of nearly 15 years and violation of their right to a speedy trial.
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.
A Delhi court has convicted two CBI officers for assaulting and trespassing into the residence of an Indian Revenue Service officer during a raid over two decades ago.
A Mumbai court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a three-year-old boy, ruling the crime was intentional but did not warrant the death penalty.
A 44-year-old woman was shot dead in northwest Delhi. Police suspect the killing is related to the 2023 murder of her husband, in which she was a key witness.
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his wife by setting her on fire in 2000, citing the victim's dying declaration and eyewitness testimony from their daughter as crucial evidence.
The criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to resume after being suspended due to emergency restrictions imposed on the judiciary amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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