Patna HC Grants Bail to 463, Slams Prohibition Law Flaws
The Patna High Court granted bail to 463 individuals in a single day, observing that many were jailed due to faulty implementation of Bihar's prohibition law.
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Patna HC Grants Record 463 Bails in Liquor Cases
Patna High Court sets new record by granting 463 bails in prohibition cases in one day, criticizing poor implementation of liquor laws and incarceration for small quantities.
Coimbatore Police Arrest 50+ in Public Drinking Crackdown
Coimbatore city police arrested over 50 people during a weekend special drive targeting public alcohol consumption. The operation followed Commissioner N Kannan's directives.
Coimbatore Police Arrest 36 for Public Drinking
Coimbatore police conducted raids across the city on Saturday, arresting 36 people for consuming alcohol in public places. Cases were registered under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act.
Nagpur Police Seize ₹5.68 Lakh Liquor Ahead of Civic Polls
Nagpur Police conducted a special drive against illegal liquor trade ahead of municipal corporation elections, registering 24 cases and seizing materials worth ₹5.68 lakh.
Patna HC fines state Rs 50k for wrongfully sealing house
Patna High Court imposes Rs 50,000 cost on Bihar authorities for arbitrarily sealing a woman's residential house in Jehanabad without legal basis, ordering immediate unsealing.
Ahmedabad Police Bust Liquor Party at Influencer's Home
Ahmedabad police raided a social media influencer's residence near Gujarat University police station, detaining 16 people for illegal liquor consumption during Uttarayan celebrations.
Bihar's Booze Smuggling: Horses, Trains & Hidden Tricks
From horseback transport to train engine concealment, Bihar's liquor smugglers employ increasingly inventive methods to bypass prohibition enforcement in the dry state.
I-T attaches ₹5 Cr benami properties of ex-MLA's daughter
Hyderabad I-T's Benami Prohibition Unit attaches 8 properties worth ₹5 crore registered in ex-MLA's daughter's name. Probe reveals cash transactions, owner unaware. Details inside.
Police bust religious conversion racket in Kanpur Dehat
Kanpur Dehat police arrest three for alleged forced conversions of SC community members in Akbarpur. Investigation reveals inter-state network and possible foreign funding links. Read the full story.
Kanpur Dehat: Police bust conversion racket, 3 held
Kanpur Dehat police uncover an alleged religious conversion network in Akbarpur. Three arrested for reportedly luring SC individuals with incentives. Investigation into interstate links ongoing.
Hingoli cracks down on child marriage, makes service providers liable
Hingoli district collector Rahul Gupta mandates priests, caterers, and all wedding service providers to verify age, holding them liable as co-accused for facilitating child marriages. Read the strict new directives.
MHT CET 2026 Registration Started: Apply by Feb 12
Registration for MHT CET 2026 has commenced. Aspiring students for engineering, pharmacy & other UG courses in Maharashtra must apply online by February 12, 2026. Check eligibility, fee, and exam dates.
Maharashtra makes QR code verification mandatory for doctors
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
Hooch Tragedy in Samastipur: One Dead, Son Blinded
A man died and his son lost his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's dry Samastipur district. Police investigation underway as the state's prohibition policy faces scrutiny.
KGMU Doctor Hunt: Reward Raised to Rs 50,000, Parents Held
UP Police intensify search for KGMU doctor Rameezuddin Naik, wanted in a religious conversion and forced miscarriage case. His parents arrested as reward is doubled to Rs 50,000. Details inside.
Palghar: Student forced to perform namaz in ragging case
A female student at a Palghar medical college was allegedly forced to perform Islamic prayers. Police have filed an FIR, suspended staff, and deployed forces to maintain peace. Read the full details.
Gujarat's Prohibition Law Eased in GIFT City to Woo Investors
Gujarat's recent relaxation of its prohibition law in GIFT City highlights the state's balancing act between a decades-old dry law and the demands of global business. Explore the history and impact of this pivotal change.
Disgruntled MNS Leader Santosh Dhuri Joins BJP
In a major political shift, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Santosh Dhuri joins the BJP, citing ideological alignment. This move strengthens BJP's position ahead of crucial state elections.
Greater Noida woman files FIR over fake hair, degree, dowry demands
A Greater Noida woman files FIR against husband, in-laws for dowry, assault, and deception about baldness and fake degree. Police act under Dowry Act and BNS.
5 Arrested in UP for Forced Religious Conversion
Police in Varanasi and Mirzapur arrest five individuals in separate cases involving alleged forced religious conversion and sexual harassment under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
Parents of KGMU Doctor Arrested in Conversion Case
Parents of a KGMU doctor accused of forced conversion and sexual exploitation arrested in Lucknow. Two medical students allege miscarriage. Police increase reward.
9 Arrested in Patna Illegal Liquor Raid, 66 Litres Seized
Patna authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 66 litres of illegal country-made liquor in a major raid in Kankarbagh. DM vows strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Read the full details.
Man held for assaulting elderly woman in Coimbatore noise row
A 30-year-old man in Coimbatore was arrested for verbally abusing and injuring a 69-year-old woman during a neighbourhood dispute over children's noise. Read the full details.
Notorious Gujarat bootlegger Ajay Shingla arrested in Gurugram
Key liquor supplier Ajay Shingla, wanted in multiple Gujarat prohibition cases, was arrested in Haryana. Police seized devices worth Rs 86,000 to dismantle his interstate network. Read the full story.
2 Kg Ganja Seized, Driver Arrested in Trichy
PEW police in Trichy confiscated 2 kg of ganja from an SUV and arrested the driver. The narcotics, sourced from Andhra and Odisha, were destined for local distribution. Read the full details.
Gujarat: 1,700+ arrests in New Year prohibition crackdown
Gujarat police arrested over 1,700 individuals for prohibition violations during New Year's week. Valsad led with 1,149 arrests, while Ahmedabad and Surat saw major crackdowns. Read the full report on the statewide enforcement drive.
238 held in Ahmedabad for prohibition violations on NYE
Ahmedabad police arrested 238 individuals for prohibition law violations between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The crackdown, focusing on drunk driving and liquor possession, saw major seizures. Read more about the intensive night-long operation.
Maharashtra vehicle registrations jump 13.5% in 2025
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
353 Arrested in Ahmedabad on New Year's Eve for Liquor Violations
Ahmedabad Police arrested 353 people for liquor consumption, possession, and drunk driving on New Year's Eve 2025-26. Massive security deployment ensured city safety. Read the full report.
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