20-Year Jail for Brothers in Gujarat Minor Rape Case
A Mehsana POCSO court sentences two brothers to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl and abetment. The victim awarded Rs 50,000 compensation. Read the full details.
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Karnataka HC: No Insurer Payout for Accident with Invalid Licence
Karnataka High Court rules insurer not liable for compensation if employer fails to verify driver's valid licence. School ordered to pay Rs 5.38 lakh for 2008 bus accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Delhi HC Upholds POCSO Conviction in Minor's Assault Case
Delhi High Court upholds 7-year sentence for man who made a 3-year-old touch him. Court clarifies act amounts to aggravated sexual assault under POCSO. Read the full ruling.
Delhi HC Defines Touching Child's Parts as Aggravated Assault
Delhi High Court rules that making a child touch private parts constitutes aggravated sexual assault under POCSO. A tenant was convicted and sentenced to 7 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full legal analysis.
Himachal Govt Challenged Fair Land Compensation Order
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
Two More Held for Offensive Posts on Darshan's Wife
Karnataka police arrest two more individuals, bringing total to four, for posting derogatory content online targeting actor Darshan's wife. Read the latest details.
Teen Girl Sexually Harassed by Minors in Hubballi
A 15-year-old girl was sexually harassed by three minors in Hubballi. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act. Details on the incident and legal action.
Seraikela-Kharsawan Police Hits 100% Probe Rate in Sex Crime Cases
Seraikela-Kharsawan district police achieved a 100% investigation compliance rate in sexual offence cases in 2025, filing charge sheets within 60 days in 30 out of 33 cases. Read how ITSSO and a 'zero tolerance' policy drove this success.
MSHRC Orders Compensation for Land Acquired in Thane
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
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.
Sigachi paid ₹42 lakh per family in blast compensation
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
MP HC: Minor's consent immaterial, upholds 20-yr POCSO sentence
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to suspend 20-year sentence in POCSO case, stating marriage and child during bail are immaterial. Consent of a minor is not valid in law. Read the full judgement details.
OpenAI's $1.5M Per Employee Pay Sets New Record
OpenAI is paying an average of $1.5 million in stock compensation per employee, the highest in tech startup history, to retain top AI talent in a fierce race against rivals like Meta.
Chittoor crime rate falls 26% in 2025, road accidents dip
Chittoor district reports a significant 26% decline in overall crime in 2025, with 5,216 cases. SP Tushar Dudi highlights effective policing, though POCSO cases see a rise. Read the full report.
Gurugram man cheated of Rs 2.18 cr by friend
A Gurugram man was defrauded of Rs 2.18 crore by a friend who claimed the money was for his sister's cancer treatment. The accused, Azhar Ahmed, was arrested and produced in court.
Kerala priest arrested in Canada for sexual assault
Father James Cherickal, a Syro-Malabar priest from Kerala, arrested in Canada on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor. The Archdiocese of Toronto has removed him from ministry.
Sigachi Blast: Families Await Full Rs 1 Crore Compensation
Families of Sigachi blast victims, promised Rs 1 crore each, have received only Rs 25 lakh. Migrant workers' kin face financial hardship as they await the remaining Rs 75 lakh. Read their struggle.
Rs 2.21 Crore Awarded to Family of Engineer Killed by Bus
Mumbai's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders MSRTC to pay Rs 2.21 crore to the family of Aniket Dabholkar, a 30-year-old engineer fatally struck by a speeding bus. The verdict cites driver negligence. Read the full details.
Red Fort blast victims demand higher compensation
Survivors of the Nov 10 Delhi blast near Red Fort say Rs 20,000 compensation is insufficient for medical bills & lost livelihoods. They urge govt review, citing past precedents.
Rs 1.26 Crore Compensation for Delhi Road Accident Victim's Family
Delhi's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 1.26 crore compensation to the family of a man killed in a 2023 road accident. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
Santa Biker's Dangerous Stunts on Chennai Road Spark Outrage
A man dressed as Santa Claus performed risky motorcycle stunts on a busy Chennai bypass, endangering public safety. Police are investigating the viral video incident.
Russell Brand Hit With New Rape, Assault Charges
British prosecutors file new rape & sexual assault charges against comedian Russell Brand, involving two more women. Trial scheduled for June 2025. Read the latest details.
Delhi HC Acts to Stop Misuse of Rape Survivor Compensation
Delhi High Court mandates disclosure of compensation in settlement cases to safeguard public funds and protect genuine survivors of sexual violence. Read the full story.
Deaf-mute woman exposes 16-year sexual abuse in Mumbai
A deaf and mute woman in Mumbai courageously reports serial sexual assault and blackmail after 16 years, prompted by another victim's suicide attempt. Read her harrowing story.
Chef gets Rs 49.54 lakh compensation for leg loss in truck accident
Panchkula MACT awards Rs 49.54 lakh compensation to chef Heera Singh after a truck accident led to leg amputation. The tribunal held driver, owner & insurer liable.
Bhullar Sets 2026 Deadline for 4,800 Pending Hit-and-Run Claims
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar directs officials to clear 3,300 death & 1,500 injury hit-and-run claims by March 2026. Learn how victims' families can claim compensation.
Air Travel Rules: Your Guide to Passenger Rights & Compensation
Know your rights as an air traveller in India. The Ministry of Civil Aviation's charter details compensation for flight delays, cancellations, baggage loss, and medical emergencies. Stay informed!
Principal, teacher convicted for assaulting specially-abled girls
A Mumbai POCSO court convicts a school principal and teacher for sexually assaulting hearing & speech-impaired girls. Judge calls it a 'trauma for life'. Details on the verdict and victim compensation inside.
Pune Land Deal: Notice to Tehsildar, Parth Pawar's Letter
In the Pune land deal case, a show-cause notice has been issued to the suspended tehsildar. NCP leader Parth Pawar writes to EOW, denying signatures on disputed letters. Get the latest details.
Power Cut Compensation: Your Rights Under Electricity Rules 2020
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
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