SC Suggests 'Romeo-Juliet' Exception for POCSO Act
The Supreme Court proposes a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in the POCSO Act to prevent criminalising consensual teen relationships. Read about the legal debate and its implications.
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Dumka: Advocate's wife dies by suicide after chronic illness
Namita Gorai, 53, wife of senior advocate Sanjeev Kumar Gorai, died by suicide in Dumka. Suffering from a chronic skin ailment, she set herself ablaze at their ancestral home. Police investigation underway.
Trichy Police Crackdown: Ganja & Tobacco Cases Surge in 2025
Trichy police registered 1,703 cases and arrested 1,840 people for ganja and illegal tobacco in 2025, a massive increase from 2024. SP warns of action under Goondas Act.
Class 10 Girl Dies After Self-Immolation in Trichy
A 15-year-old student from Trichy, Vidhya, died after setting herself on fire following an argument with her mother. The incident highlights adolescent mental health crises. If you need help, call TN's helpline 104.
Rao Criticizes Karnataka's VBG & Ram G Acts for No Job Guarantee
Karnataka Congress chief Dinesh Gundu Rao slams state's VBG and Ram G Acts for lacking employment guarantee. He vows to strengthen MGNREGA if INDIA bloc wins. Read more.
HC sets aside KDRB notifications for Guruvayur Devaswom posts
Kerala High Court rules KDRB lacks authority for Guruvayur Devaswom recruitment, upholds 1978 Act. A new committee will oversee fresh hiring. Read the full legal breakdown.
Telangana HC denies relief to actress's brother in drug case
Telangana High Court refuses interim relief to actress's brother in Masab Tank drug case. FIR not quashed, next hearing on Jan 19. Details on NDPS Act charges inside.
Foreigner arrested in Goa for fake Indian passport, Aadhaar card
Goa Crime Branch arrests a 41-year-old Philippine national for obtaining an Indian passport using forged documents. A local accomplice also held. Details on the charges under Foreigners Act and Passport Act.
Delhi HC Refuses Stay on School Fee Act, Extends Deadlines
Delhi High Court declines full stay on 2025 school fee regulation law, grants private schools limited deadline extensions. PSPLS plans Supreme Court appeal.
Karnataka Moves SC Against VBG & Ram G Act
Karnataka government to file a Supreme Court challenge against the VBG and Ram G Act, citing constitutional concerns. Details on the legal battle and its implications.
Bengaluru man dies after falling from 16th-floor apartment
Nikshep K Bangera, 26, fell from his Yeshwanthpur apartment. The man, who had a history of mental illness, was undergoing treatment. Police investigation is ongoing.
Viral Video: Man Hangs from Crane to Save Bird
A heart-stopping video shows a man dangling from a crane to rescue a bird entangled in wires. The act, hailed as pure compassion, has deeply moved netizens. Watch the story of bravery.
Congress: Forest Act Changes Open Door to Privatisation
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
HC Notice to Rajasthan Govt Over Right to Health Act Delay
Rajasthan High Court issues notice to state govt for failing to frame rules under the Right to Health Act 2022 after 2.5 years. A PIL demands urgent implementation. Read more.
Death Sentence for Man Who Raped, Mutilated 5-Year-Old
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
Daily Wage Labourer Killed by Mobile Crane in Trichy
A 62-year-old load worker, S Ganesan, died instantly after being run over by a mobile crane near Gandhi Market in Trichy. Police have registered a case and taken the operator into custody. Read for details.
Bombay HC Rules Housing Societies Not Liable for Gratuity
Bombay High Court clarifies that cooperative housing societies are not 'establishments' under the Payment of Gratuity Act, providing relief in a case involving a building manager's claim. Read the full legal analysis.
85-year-old's skeletal remains found in Goa forest
Collem police retrieved skeletal remains of Lilavati Vadkar, 85, from a Sacorda forest. Her son identified her clothes. Case registered as unnatural death under BNSS 2023.
Bokaro Contractual Employee Dies by Suicide
Shankar Dayal, a contractual employee with Bokaro district administration, was found dead at his Telidih Tand residence. Police are investigating the unnatural death case. Read for details.
US Bills Target Campus Antisemitism, Impact Indian Students
Two US Congressional bills aim to protect Jewish students from harassment. Learn how the No Antisemitism in Education Act and Protecting Students on Campus Act differ and their potential impact on international students.
Assam Uses Dormant 1950 Law for Foreigner Expulsion
Assam government invokes long-dormant Immigrants Act to expel declared foreigners within a week, aiming to bypass lengthy court appeals. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma outlines aggressive push.
Prayagraj: Student Found Dead After Rape, Pocso Case
A Class 10 student was found dead in Kaushambi after a rape case under BNS and Pocso Act was filed against him. The minor girl was 4 months pregnant. Read the full investigation details.
Class 10 Student Found Dead After Rape FIR in UP
A Class 10 student accused of rape under BNS and POCSO Act found dead in a Kaushambi field. The minor survivor was four months pregnant. Police investigation underway.
Dharamshala College Case: Accused Student Denies Charges
A student accused in the Dharamshala Govt college ragging case denies all charges in a video. The case involves the death of a 19-year-old classmate. Read the latest developments and statements.
HC: Single POCSO Offence Enough for Goondas Act Detention
Madras High Court ruled a solitary sexual assault on a minor justifies detention under the Goondas Act, dismissing a plea against a man held in a Thanjavur POCSO case. Read the full legal analysis.
Nagpur: Two arrested for illegal arms, threatening videos
Wadi police in Nagpur arrested two men for illegal firearm possession and circulating threatening videos. The accused have been charged under the Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. Read the full details.
Woman Found Dead at Amarkantak Resort, Police Investigate
A 19-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh was found dead in a private resort room in Anuppur's Amarkantak. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances.
Gujarat HC grants bail to juvenile, orders father supervision
Gujarat High Court releases a juvenile on bail in a POCSO case after an out-of-court settlement. The father must ensure he doesn't fall into 'bad company' and probation officers will monitor quarterly.
Ghaziabad man gets 4 years jail in 12-year-old POCSO case
A Ghaziabad court acquits a man of rape charges but sentences him to 4 years for aiding his brother in kidnapping a minor girl in a 2013 case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Chandigarh Police register 10 FIRs, make 10 arrests on Jan 1
Chandigarh Police registered 10 FIRs and arrested 10 individuals on New Year's Day under various acts for offenses including drug possession, public nuisance, and arms violations. Read the full details.
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