SC: Truth is a chimera without valid evidence; sets aside murder conviction citing lack of proof, hostile witnesses, and flawed investigation.
Read Full ArticleSC upholds life sentence for man in filicide case; says motive often lies hidden in perpetrator’s mind and its absence can’t always lead to acquittal.
Kerala High Court mandates mandatory preservation of foetus in minor victims’ MTP cases, urging legislative action to address gaps in existing laws.
SC clarifies when a second FIR is permissible, listing exceptions like counter-complaints, larger conspiracies, and new facts, even from the same incident.
SC: Filing FIR after a civil suit is abuse of process of law; quashes FIR against Goa MLA Jit Arolkar in a property dispute, citing lack of criminal intent.
Union government mandates IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act references be read as BNS, BNSS & BSA in official documents from July 1, 2024.
Understanding Zero FIR: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 154 allows FIR at any police station. E-FIR under Section 173 ensures efficient crime reporting in India.
Karnataka High Court stays investigation, directs police to use the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita instead of the old Indian Penal Code for registering crimes.
Madras HC advocates protest against new criminal laws, urging the Centre to halt enforcement. Statewide strike in Tamil Nadu, court proceedings boycotted.
Punjab and Haryana HC clarifies applicability of old CrPC and new BNSS provisions for pending cases, ensuring continuity in legal proceedings.
Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critiques India's new criminal laws, highlighting their hasty implementation, lack of substantial reform, and potential legal ambiguities.
The High Court of Jharkhand orders Universal LexisNexis to correct a crucial error in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to prevent miscarriages of justice.
Discover Bharat's transformation with new criminal laws replacing colonial relics. Insights from legal luminaries and lawmakers highlight the journey ahead.
First FIR under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita filed against a street vendor in New Delhi for obstructing a road, highlighting the new criminal code in action.
PIL in SC seeks expert committee to assess the viability of new amended criminal laws, citing minimal public participation and potential defects.
A Turkish Air Force C-130EM Hercules crashed near the Georgia–Azerbaijan border, killing all 20 on board; multinational probe underway.
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Granules Life Sciences secures its first U.S. FDA approval for the Hyderabad facility after a successful inspection, marking a major milestone in global expansion.
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India and Canada reaffirm ties at G7 as Jaishankar and Anand advance the New Roadmap 2025, focusing on trade, energy, and security cooperation.
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Madras High Court refers issue of caste certificate verification after retirement to larger bench amid conflicting rulings on post-retirement inquiries.
12 November, 2025 11:39 AM
Supreme Court directs statutory status for Delhi Ridge Management Board, calling the Ridge Delhi’s “green lungs” vital to combat rising air pollution.
12 November, 2025 11:15 AM
Microsoft debuts Xbox Cloud Gaming in India, allowing users to stream console-quality games across devices, marking a new era for the country’s gaming industry.
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