Delhi HC Raps Cops for 'Haath Maara' in Every Modesty FIR
Delhi High Court criticizes police for routinely adding 'haath maara' in outraging modesty FIRs without victim endorsement. Calls for introspection at station level. Details inside.
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HC: Magistrate can't take bigamy case cognisance via police report
Karnataka High Court's Kalaburagi bench quashes bigamy proceedings, ruling a magistrate cannot take cognisance of IPC 494 based on a police report for this non-cognisable offence. Details inside.
69 Face Legal Action in J&K for Using VPNs to Bypass Ban
Jammu and Kashmir Police initiate legal proceedings against 69 individuals for using VPNs to access banned social media platforms. Read about the crackdown and its implications.
Man booked for kidnapping teen girl in Amritsar
Amritsar police rescue a 17-year-old girl, book a man for kidnapping. Case filed under IPC section 363. Read the full details of the investigation.
J&K High Court quashes dowry FIR, warns against misuse
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashes a dowry cruelty FIR, ruling criminal law cannot be a tool for personal vendetta. Justice Sanjay Parihar delivered the verdict on December 26, 2025. Read the full analysis.
Telangana HC acquits 5 in dowry death case, sets aside life terms
Telangana High Court acquits five family members, citing lack of proof for dowry death. Bench rules prosecution failed to establish crucial legal links. Read the full verdict analysis.
Court Drops Sexual Harassment Case Against HD Revanna
A special court in Bengaluru has discharged former minister HD Revanna from sexual harassment charges. The case, filed in 2024, was related to allegations by a woman worker. Read the full details and legal reasoning here.
Haryana Crime Rate Falls 5.7% in 2025, Police Data Shows
Haryana Police records a significant 5.7% decline in overall crime in 2025, with sharp drops in rape, robbery, and murder cases. Proactive operations lead to over 4,000 offenders jailed. Read the full report.
Telangana HC Orders Rs 50 Lakh Alimony in 17-Year Divorce Case
Telangana High Court confirms divorce, orders husband to pay Rs 50 lakh as permanent alimony in a bitter 17-year marital dispute. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Karnataka Dowry Death: Newlywed Dies, Family Arrested
A 22-year-old woman in Karnataka died by suicide after alleged dowry harassment. Her husband and in-laws have been arrested under IPC 304B. Read the full report.
HC Reduces Sentence in Fatal Accident, Cites Need for Balance
Punjab & Haryana High Court reduces jail term for man in fatal accident case, citing his young age and family responsibility. The court emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between deterrence and reformation in sentencing. Read the full judgment de
10-Year Jail for Raping Mentally Challenged Woman in Mumbai
A Mumbai court sentenced a labourer to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2016 rape of a woman with mental retardation, ruling her consent invalid under IPC Section 90. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Man gets 6-year jail for assault on minor in Ghaziabad
A Ghaziabad POCSO court sentenced a man to six years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine for the victim's rehabilitation.
Court Acquits Shabnam Hashmi in 2020 Covid Norms Case
A Delhi court acquits activist Shabnam Hashmi, citing prosecution's failure to prove charges beyond doubt in a 2020 lockdown violation case. Read the full details of the judgment.
2017 Actor Assault Case: Two Convicts Appeal to HC
Salim and Pradeep, convicted in the 2017 actor assault case, appeal to Kerala HC, claiming no evidence links them to the crime. They seek acquittal and bail.
Two men get 1-year jail for 2019 Trichy chain snatching
A Trichy court sentenced two men to one year of rigorous imprisonment for snatching a woman's gold chain in 2019. One convict is a serial offender linked to multiple thefts. Read the full details of the investigation and verdict.
Noida man acquitted in dowry case after 10 years
A Noida man was acquitted of dowry harassment and attempted murder charges after a 10-year legal battle. The case collapsed when his wife and other key witnesses turned hostile in court. Read the full details of the court's verdict.
Life term for Noida couple in 11-year-old murder case
A Noida court sentences a woman and her lover to life imprisonment for murdering her husband in 2014. The verdict follows testimonies revealing an illicit affair and a fatal altercation. Read the full details.
Karnataka HC acquits man, bars retrospective harsher punishment
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
Tharoor: Criminalise Marital Rape to Protect Women
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.
Three get life term for murder in Koderma
Koderma court sentences three to rigorous life imprisonment for a 2000 murder. ₹20,000 fine imposed on each. Details on the crime and trial inside.
HC jails man for 2nd marriage during wife's divorce appeal
Punjab & Haryana High Court sentences man to 3-month jail for a brazen second marriage while his wife's divorce appeal was pending. Landmark ruling upholds legal sanctity.
Man Arrested in Ludhiana for Provocative Social Media Posts
Ludhiana Police arrest a man for sharing inflammatory content on social media. The accused, identified as Amritpal Singh, faces charges under multiple IPC sections. Read the full details of the case.
Life term for 4 in Mohali labourer murder case
A Mohali court has awarded life imprisonment to four men for the 2018 murder of labourer Parshuram. The court found them guilty under IPC Section 302. Read the full details of the verdict.
5 Get Life Term for 2019 Kidnapping in Kurukshetra
A Kurukshetra court has sentenced five individuals, including three women, to rigorous life imprisonment for a 2019 kidnapping and ransom case. Details inside.
Jalandhar Couple Booked for Cheating, Criminal Conspiracy
A Jalandhar couple faces charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 1.5 lakh. Police have registered a case under multiple IPC sections.
Gauhati HC Discharges Mevani in 2022 Assault Case
Gauhati High Court discharges Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani from a serious assault charge, calling proceedings an 'abuse of process'. The court, however, upheld a minor charge. Read the full details of the judgment here.
Police Act Against False Rape Case in Hisar
Hisar police file a complaint under IPC Section 182 against a woman and three associates for allegedly lodging a false gang rape case against a BJP leader and a property dealer. Details inside.
Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash Rape Case
Karnataka High Court upholds serious rape charges against a man accused by his Instagram friend, citing a detailed victim statement under CrPC Section 164. The case will proceed.
Bengaluru HC Dismisses Plea in Instagram Rape Case
Bengaluru High Court refuses to quash case against man accused of raping, assaulting, and blackmailing a woman he met on Instagram. Justice details pattern of coercion and threats.
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