A 26-year-old man in Vadodara was arrested under the Prohibition Act and Motor Vehicles Act after a video of him urinating publicly at a traffic signal went viral. Police acted swiftly within hours.
Karnataka High Court permits termination of 26-week pregnancy for a 17-year-old rape survivor, citing protection of her 'honour and dignity' as paramount. Read the full legal analysis.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
As PM Modi completes 12 years, 2025 defies political norms with landmark reforms in economy, energy, security & governance. A look at the year's transformative decisions.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Rishabh Thakur, a key accused in the Bareilly cafe vigilante attack, faces theft, assault, and attempt to murder charges. Police invoke Goonda Act as he remains absconding. Details inside.
Bombay High Court acquits Navi Mumbai tutor, citing prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and unexplained delay in FIR. Details inside.
Kannada television actor Nandini CM, aged 26, was found dead in her Kengeri PG. Police investigation reveals diary entry about career struggles. The industry mourns her loss.
Amravati Information Commissioner Ravindra Thakare exposes systemic RTI failures, with 70-80% officials not complying. He urges retired officials to help citizens fight for transparency. Read more.
A 28-year-old man and his 13-year-old nephew have been booked in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a sugarcane field. The accused threatened the survivor. Details inside.
The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025, ends compulsory probate for wills nationwide, easing inheritance. Learn what changes for Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata families and where hurdles may persist.
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
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.
Senior judge BK Dakshayini calls for urgent police action on child marriage & abuse in Hassan. Training held on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Acts. Learn the key directives.
Ghaziabad court drops Gangster Act charges against former MLA Amarpal Sharma in 2017 murder of BJP's Gajendra Bhati, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.
India's new Income Tax Act, 2025, replaces the 1961 law from April 1, aiming for a simplified tax regime. Read about the key changes and implications.
Gujarat High Court acquits a man sentenced to death for impregnating and killing his minor daughter, citing major lapses in DNA evidence handling and procedural flaws.
India's Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill, allowing private firms in nuclear energy and repealing old acts. This move is crucial for advancing the Indo-US trade deal. Read the full analysis.
Pune police register a case against two men for allegedly claiming to cure cancer and improve finances through prayers. Learn about the investigation details and the law invoked.
Pune's special ATS court will hear arguments on framing charges against a senior DRDO scientist in an alleged honey trap spying case on January 12. The scientist is accused of leaking national security secrets.
Bodies of two sisters found in Sodepur house. Police suspect death due to severe malnutrition amid financial crisis. Neighbours reveal they refused help. Read the full report.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy promises urgent action to protect coffee estates from SARFAESI Act auctions. Planters fear losing properties as banks proceed with recoveries.
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
Bhaskar Mukherjee, 52, died by suicide in Ausgram, distressed over an uncorrected father's name error in his voter ID. Police probe unnatural death. Read the full story.
Mizoram's excise department cracks down on narcotics, registering 1,016 NDPS cases and seizing massive drug hauls. Over 1,500 arrested, including foreign nationals. Read the full report.
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
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.
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.