A special Pocso court in Mumbai convicts a former headmaster and a retired teacher from a deaf school for sexually assaulting three students. The landmark case relied on sign language interpreters and video evidence. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a Bengaluru man for child trafficking, terming it a 'deeply disturbing reality'. The court emphasized the credibility of the victim's sole testimony. Read more.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year jail term in a 1995 EWS housing scam. Nashik police move to execute arrest warrant. Read the full story.
A Jhansi POCSO court sentenced a 44-year-old man to 20 years in prison for raping his 11-year-old daughter. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.05 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
A Gurgaon court convicts five family members for dishonouring a cheque of over Rs 30 lakh. Ordered to pay Rs 42.7 lakh in compensation after an eight-year trial. Details inside.
A special court in Ahmedabad sentenced two individuals to prison for possessing over 31g of mephedrone. One convict is a repeat offender. Details on the NDPS Act case and acquittals inside.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court convicts him in a 1995 government flat tampering case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, citing party's commitment to rule of law.
Telangana High Court modifies life sentence to time served, ruling the act was committed 'with knowledge but without intention'. Key legal distinction between intent and knowledge explained.
Uttarakhand High Court upholds life sentence for husband who murdered wife, chopped her body, and stored parts in a freezer. Court cites extramarital affair and domestic violence as strong motive.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks a judge to overturn her conviction, citing new evidence. The move comes as the DOJ faces a deadline to release Epstein documents. Read the latest.
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.
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
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.
Nashik sessions court upholds conviction of Maharashtra sports minister Manikrao Kokate in EWS flat scam. His political future now hinges on a High Court stay. Read the full details.
Punjab records 83.87% conviction rate in NDPS cases from 2022-2025, with 21,625 convictions. Discover the district-wise performance and new tech-driven enforcement mechanisms.
Six women accuse Match Group, owner of Tinder and Hinge, of negligence after a convicted rapist remained active on its platforms. Read the full story and demands for safety reforms.
Nagpur police secure rare conviction, jailing a repeat drunk driving offender for 14 days. The court's stern verdict highlights zero tolerance for road safety violations. Read more.
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.
Karnataka High Court convicts a dismissed astrophysics institute employee for criminal contempt. Division bench imposes fine. Read the full details and legal implications here.
Brian Walshe found guilty of first-degree murder of wife Ana. He searched 'ways to dispose of a body' and dismembered her. Sentencing set for Wednesday. Read the shocking details.
As Parliament scrutinises a bill for removal of PM/CMs after arrest, the 2017 & 2020 PMLA convictions of Jharkhand MLAs Rai & Ekka gain relevance. Explore the case and its implications for political accountability. Read more.
Shocking data reveals a mere 0.4% conviction rate for serious crimes in Rajasthan between Aug 2023-July 2025. MLA Amin Kagzi slams systemic failure. Details inside.
A 60-year-old woman convicted in a 2023 murder case consumed poison inside a Lucknow courtroom and died en route to hospital. Read the shocking details of the case.
Greg Kelley, a Texas teen football star, was wrongly convicted and sentenced to 25 years. After a flawed investigation, he was declared innocent. Read his incredible journey of resilience and justice.
Andhra Pradesh police dispose of 5228 cybercrime cases, but courts show 91.7% pendency & a mere 1.5% conviction rate, mirroring a national judicial bottleneck. Read the full NCRB data analysis.
Delhi High Court upholds conviction of man for 2017 rape in Deer Park, Hauz Khas, cancels his bail. Court notes survivor's testimony 'remains consistent to the core', backed by medical & DNA evidence.
Lucknow Police achieved a record 106 convictions in 70 serious cases against women & children in November 2025 under Operation Conviction. Read how this marks a shift in policing.
Azamgarh court sentences Vikas Singh to 2 years 9 months jail for making false police calls to disturb peace. Details on the case and Operation Conviction 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.
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.