Punjab & Haryana HC commutes a convict's death penalty to life without remission for the 2018 rape & murder of a 5-year-old. The court acquitted his mother, citing her 'blind love' for her 'Raja beta'.
IndiGo faces a GST penalty of over ₹13 lakh for FY 2021-22. The airline disputes the ruling and plans legal action, stating no major financial impact. Read details.
Punjab's tax department imposes a penalty of over Rs 13 lakh on IndiGo for GST-related discrepancies for FY 2021-22. Details on the penalty and airline's response inside.
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli sentenced a 49-year-old man to death for repeatedly raping his 14-year-old daughter. The court also ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the shocking details of the case.
A Tirunelveli court sentences a 49-year-old man to death for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter under POCSO Act. The case highlights familial abuse and judicial resolve.
Gujarat High Court acquits man sentenced to death for impregnating & killing his minor daughter, citing procedural lapses in DNA evidence. Read the full details.
A 48-year-old assistant headmaster in Dharmapuri, arrested for sexually harassing a Class IX girl, died of cardiac arrest in prison. The incident occurred after a complaint was filed under the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Luigi Mangione's attorneys argue AG Pam Bondi's push for death penalty is compromised by her past lobbying work for UnitedHealth. Hearing set for Jan 9. Read the full story.
Inadvertent failures to disclose foreign assets like ESOPs or old insurance policies can lead to severe penalties under the Black Money Act, as seen in recent cases from Mumbai and Baroda. Learn how to stay compliant.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
Iran executes Aghil Keshavarz for Mossad espionage. The move follows a 12-day war with Israel and a broader crackdown on alleged collaborators. Read the full details.
Bengaluru police probe Provident Sunworth apartment association for running an illegal justice system, imposing over Rs 3.3 lakh in fines for drug possession and other crimes. Read the full investigation details.
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
Mark Allen Geralds executed for the 1989 murder of Tressa Pettibone. The case, one of Florida's longest-running, ends as family finds closure after nearly four decades.
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
Saudi Arabia has executed 340 people in 2025, a new annual record. Most cases are drug-related, raising human rights concerns amid the kingdom's reform push. Read the full report.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
Two North Bengaluru officials fined Rs 50,000 for delaying land record info under RTI Act. Commission mandates timely responses to avoid penalties. Read more.
Gujarat High Court hears plea for CID probe into the mysterious death of a 17-year-old migrant labourer in Unjha. Father alleges gangrape, police inaction. Next hearing on Monday.
A Ranchi POCSO court sentences Nawal Kishore Singh Munda to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A special Pocso court in Keonjhar sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine. Read the full details of the verdict.
US Vice President JD Vance criticises the EU's expected fine on X, calling it an attack on free speech. The EU's first DSA fine targets ad transparency violations, not content removal. Read the full story.
A sub-inspector and two constables in Jhansi booked for allegedly torturing a POCSO accused, causing 23 wounds and fractures. Special court orders detailed medical panel investigation.
A serious case of ragging & sexual harassment reported at a Hamirpur school. FIR filed against 6 seniors under POCSO & HP Anti-Ragging Act. Details inside.
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
A Bareilly POCSO court awards life imprisonment to a 28-year-old man for raping a minor. The child's testimony and medical evidence proved crucial. Read the full details.