A 22-year-old man was arrested in Pilibhit for allegedly making and circulating an obscene video of a 16-year-old girl on social media. The FIR was filed under the IT Act. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand consumer commission backs insurer's rejection of a ₹1.6 lakh accident claim due to an expired fitness certificate. A crucial reminder for vehicle owners.
A 23-year-old man in Karur was arrested for kidnapping a 7-year-old girl with sexual intent. The incident led to a public protest and the closure of a liquor shop. Full details inside.
Ministry of Road Transport notifies key amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines 2025. Passengers can now tip drivers after rides and opt for same-gender drivers. Read details.
Indore Police conducted a massive overnight drive to curb crime ahead of New Year. Over 950 suspects checked, 377 faced legal action, and 163 drunk drivers booked. Read details.
Calcutta High Court quashes FIR against man for cutting tree branches, directs him to plant four saplings to offset environmental damage and promote sustainability. Details inside.
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.
A 25-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested by Panvel GRP for stalking his ex-girlfriend in a ladies' coach. The incident highlights stalking risks under BNS. Read the full details.
Kerala High Court rules a child born within four months of marriage is entitled to an equal share in the father's property, reinforcing legitimacy under Section 112 of the Evidence Act. Read the full judgment details.
Nagpur police's 'Operation U-Turn' penalises parents for underage driving. FIRs, hefty fines up to Rs 30,000, and vehicle seizures enforced. Learn the strict consequences.
Private bus operators in Rajasthan protest against challans for luggage carriers, citing state rules allowing 45kg luggage per passenger. They demand clarity from the government.
MHA issued 91 notices to X, flagging 1100+ URLs in 20 months via Sahyog portal. Over half targeted 'public order', with spikes during 2024 polls. X challenges the portal's legality.
Delhi government will restart enforcement against 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles after severe air pollution subsides, following a Supreme Court order. Over 1 crore vehicles face action.
Karnataka High Court reinstates state's order requiring embedded generators to supply power to the grid at Rs 4.86/unit. The ruling clarifies state jurisdiction over cogeneration plants. Read the full details.
Allahabad High Court dismisses appeal against trial court order, ruling state government's intention to withdraw prosecution does not bind the court. Case involves cheating, caste abuse allegations from 2020. Read the full details.
Thane MACT dismissed a 2018 road accident compensation claim, citing the claimant's failure to prove the other rider's negligence. Key details and legal implications explained.
Supreme Court modifies order, offering relief to BS-IV and BS-VI vehicle owners in Delhi-NCR. Renewal may now depend on fitness tests, not just age. Read for details.
JSW Group announces its entry into India's passenger vehicle market with a new in-house brand, JSW Motors, focusing on electric and hybrid vehicles. Launch targeted for Q3 FY26. Read more.
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.
Karnataka High Court declines interim stay on premium FAR provisions, notes petitioner accepted TDRs voluntarily. Next hearing in February. Read the full legal analysis.
Supreme Court dismisses plea against Bombay HC's Kolhapur circuit bench, calling it a step to bring justice closer. Bench inaugurated on August 17 serves six districts.
Delhi enforces a ban on non-Delhi registered private vehicles below BS-VI standards to combat severe air pollution. Essential services exempt. Learn the rules and impact.
Telangana High Court demands explanation on cameras used for e-challans, finds discrepancies in challan format. Next hearing on Dec 23. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has clarified that its order protecting old vehicles from coercive action applies only to BS 4/BS 6 models. Over 107 lakh BS 1-3 vehicles face action, impacting Delhi-NCR air quality.
Delhi High Court rules courts can waive mandatory 1-year separation & cooling-off period in mutual consent divorce cases, prioritizing decisional autonomy of spouses. Read the landmark verdict.
Supreme Court allows Delhi government to deregister and scrap old petrol & diesel vehicles. A major step to fight air pollution in the capital. Read the full details.
Delhi bans non-Delhi registered, pre-BS-VI vehicles under GRAP. Experts welcome the move but urge focus on public transport & faster EV shift for lasting clean air.
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.
Ranchi traffic police issue a 7-day ultimatum to auto & e-rickshaw unions to clear unauthorized parking at crossings. New rules mandate driver details on vehicles and uniforms. Read the full story.
Ranchi traffic police give auto unions 7 days to stop illegal parking at crossings. New rules include driver details on vehicles and uniforms. Full details inside.