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.
VHP threatens statewide agitation in Karnataka against proposed amendments to ease cattle transport law, citing threat to farmers and culture. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly refers contentious land law amendment bill to Select Committee for scrutiny after BJP MLA warns it could harm state interests. Read the full details.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court defers AAP MLA Mehraj Malik's habeas corpus petition to Dec 18. Malik detained under PSA seeks Rs 5 crore compensation. Read the latest updates.
Punjab & Haryana High Court sentences Gurdeep Singh to 3 months jail for contempt after he remarried while his ex-wife's appeal against divorce was pending. Justice Alka Sarin says it breached Section 15 of Hindu Marriage Act.
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.
Pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh files a petition in Punjab and Haryana High Court against his third preventive detention under the National Security Act. Details inside.
Jharkhand High Court grants custody of a minor to the mother, emphasizing the unique bond of 'mamta'. The court cited psychological studies on mother-infant bonding. Read the full analysis.
Odisha assembly passes bill allowing women night shifts with safety measures and exempts small shops from key regulations. Daily work hours increased, overtime limits raised.
Punjab & Haryana High Court refuses anticipatory bail to singer Sandeep Singh Attal in hate speech case. Court cites risk to probe & public order. Details inside.
Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev criticizes the Centre over President's rule in Manipur during a parliamentary debate on extending the Water Pollution Act. Read the full story.
Navghar police file case against Uber India director for alleged Motor Vehicles Act violations after a woman's death in a Mulund truck-bike collision. Details on the case and regulatory breaches inside.
Maharashtra's Right to Services Act guarantees 1,212 government services with strict deadlines. Learn how citizens can appeal delays and the Act's impact on transparency and accountability.
Prayagraj police arrest 7 men for hunting a nilgai in Nawabganj. Weapons, explosives, and an SUV seized. Case filed under Wildlife and Arms Acts. Read the full details.
India's Supreme Court emphasizes dignity & autonomy for divorced Muslim women under a 1986 law, examining return of marital goods. Read the landmark ruling details.
Punjab govt tells HC that allowing radical preacher Amritpal Singh to attend Lok Sabha poses a serious danger to state security. Court seeks concrete evidence, next hearing on Nov 8.
Telangana govt seeks legal opinion as its Gig Workers Act's cess provision may clash with Central labour codes. Will the state law be revised? Read for details.
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court declares cross-LoC trade with PoK as intra-state, making it subject to GST. Traders must self-assess tax liabilities. Learn the full implications.
India plans to amend its Arbitration Act to include emergency arbitration and digital proceedings, aiming for faster commercial dispute resolution and to become a global arbitration hub.
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
Punjab & Haryana HC orders full trial in election petition against Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam over alleged corrupt practices. Court finds sufficient evidence for trial.
Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh approaches Punjab & Haryana High Court for temporary release to attend Lok Sabha winter session from Dec 1-19 after state government denial. Read the full development.
Congress stages rallies in Tharad and Patan, demanding immediate NDPS Act raids against drug peddlers and action near schools. Party stands with MLA Jignesh Mevani.
Jailed Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar challenges CBI's bribery case jurisdiction before Punjab & Haryana High Court. Claims CBI violated DSPE Act without Punjab's consent. Read full details.
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Calcutta High Court acquits a man sentenced under the Pocso Act, citing material inconsistencies in witness testimony. Justice Ghosh sets aside the trial court's 3-year imprisonment order.
Andhra Pradesh Veterinary Council chairman asserts the Para-Veterinary Act must operate under the 1984 central law, not as parallel authority. Key officials review implementation concerns.
Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds protection for bona fide purchaser in 47-year land dispute. Justice Deepak Gupta rules state cannot deny title after issuing sale certificate without transfer restrictions. Read full analysis.
Assam's Sonitpur district issues first orders under 1950 Immigrants Act, directing 5 declared foreigners to leave India within 24 hours. Police confirm they are absconding.
Punjab & Haryana High Court orders immediate release of Hisar woman detained under PITNDPS Act, ruling state failed to establish credible evidence for preventive custody. Justice Sehgal emphasizes extraordinary nature of preventive detention power.