Jharkhand High Court restores conviction under Section 498A IPC, holding that cruelty covers unlawful demands for money or property, not merely dowry demands.
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Supreme Court cancels Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, distinguishing non-service of arrest grounds from inadequate reasons.
The Madras High Court refused to quash FIRs against Dr. Ponraj, holding that scientific eminence and public standing cannot be used as a defence for alleged derogatory remarks against women.
Kerala High Court directs the State Police Chief to set up special district squads to trace hit-and-run offenders, flags the Centre's inaction on its 2021 compensation scheme, and cites Australian and UK models for victim compensation.
Karnataka HC quashes FIR against a student for calling a classmate 'pretty' on Instagram, ruling that private Gen Z lingo does not amount to stalking or voyeurism.
The Supreme Court has told Sonam Raghuvanshi, prime accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, to either surrender pending trial or face bail cancellation. Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale will...
Allahabad HC denies bail in POCSO blackmail case, orders mental examination of accused over obscene social media posts. Court rejects bail for man accused of blackmailing minor with obscene photos, di...
Delhi HC grants bail to two accused in Seemapuri mob assault on journalists case, citing contradictions in prosecution's identification evidence.
India's Ministry of External Affairs has issued a public advisory warning citizens against social media accounts, many on Instagram, falsely claiming to advise the MEA on trade and migration policy an...
Jharkhand HC quashes FIR against a Block Development Officer, holding words like 'Tum Tam' don't amount to instigation to suicide or other alleged offences.
Madras HC closes SC/ST atrocity bail appeals, faults Sessions Court's parallel bail grant, and calls for merit-based selection of public prosecutors over political ties.
Madras High Court rules importers of municipal solid waste disguised as waste paper must re-export it to the country of origin, not a third country.
The NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet on July 6, 2026 naming LeT chief Hafiz Saeed as a key accused in the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, revealing cross-border drone weapons drops ...
The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the Special Court in Jammu, naming LeT founder Hafiz Saeed as the principal conspirator in the 2025 Pahalgam attack. The agency has invoked charges of ...
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