The Supreme Court has declined to hear YouTuber Savukku Shankar's plea for desealing his office premises, upholding the High Court's earlier directive for him to approach a Magistrate under the BNSS.
A 60-year-old visually impaired man in Trichy succumbed to burn injuries after his bed caught fire while lighting a beedi. Police investigate the tragic incident under BNSS Section 194.
A 37-year-old man was killed after being hit by a dumper in Mumbai's Mulund. The driver has been booked under BNS and MV Act sections. Read the full details.
A parliamentary committee invites public feedback on three crucial bills to replace colonial-era criminal laws. Share your views by December 22. #IndianLaw #Parliament
Gauhati High Court rules declared foreign nationals cannot use CrPC or Article 22 safeguards to challenge custody pending expulsion. Key details on the Assam case.
Delhi Traffic Police announces a strict crackdown on wrong-side driving, with FIRs and possible jail time for offenders. Joint Commissioner Kime Kaming explains the new deterrence strategy to curb rising accidents.
Due to severe cold and dense fog, most Bihar districts have suspended academic activities up to Class VIII until January 8. District administrations invoke BNSS 2023 for closures. Read for district-wise details.
Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore's unexpected night visit to Hazratganj police station to record her statement in an FIR case drew media and senior officials. Read the full details.
Belthangady court orders SIT to file final report in Dharmasthala case. The 3,900-page interim report was submitted under BNSS in November. Get the latest Karnataka legal updates.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses state govt's delayed appeal against acquittal, citing 65-day unexplained delay. Bench emphasizes law of limitation binds everyone. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu government designates over 50 locations, including courts, hospitals, and prisons, for video-conferencing of witnesses under the new BNSS Act. This move aims to streamline judicial processes and aid distant witnesses.
Tamil Nadu government empowers senior police officers as special executive magistrates under BNSS 2023 for quicker response to unrest. Details on new powers and activist concerns.
A Delhi court ordered a man to pay Rs 5 lakh per month as interim maintenance, stating sustenance is not mere survival. The ruling emphasizes a wife's right to live with dignity, matching her marital status.
The proposed new law to curb hate speech in India closely resembles Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, raising questions about its effectiveness. Read our in-depth analysis.
Nagpur police shut Dabo Club & Kitchen for 45 days after a fatal brawl. Investigation revealed major safety violations, CCTV gaps, and a history of incidents. Read details.
Kathua district in Jammu suspends all VPN services for two months to prevent misuse for unlawful activities. Learn about the legal order and its implications.
The Winter Session of Parliament concluded with key bills passed, but crucial issues like Manipur and security concerns were sidelined. Analysis of the session's hits and misses.
Bhopal Police Commissioner bans Chinese manjha for 2 months ahead of Sankranti to prevent injuries to birds and humans. Read the full order details and legal implications here.
Haryana achieves a remarkable 72% conviction rate under new criminal laws, disposing of over 81,000 cases. Learn how legal reforms and focused prosecution are driving justice.
Delhi High Court criticizes government for failing to expand prosecution directorate as per new laws. Bench gives 10-week deadline to fill key vacancies hampering justice.
A family of four from Thanjavur, including an elderly couple and their two daughters with intellectual disabilities, died by suicide at Yatri Nivas in Srirangam. Police found a note citing parental anxiety. Read the full report.
Chandigarh administration bans all drone flights from December 18 to 20, citing security threats and VVIP movement. Read about the legal provisions and exemptions.
Gujarat govt bans storage & sale of tobacco rolling paper, citing toxic chemicals & rising youth drug abuse. Police conduct raids in Surat, Vadodara. Details inside.
Gujarat govt bans sale & storage of rolling papers & smoking accessories statewide. Move aims to tackle health risks & substance abuse among minors. Full details inside.
A 67-year-old retired professor in Bengaluru files a police complaint against her 70-year-old husband, alleging decades of domestic violence and sexual assault, highlighting abuse among the elderly.
A 31-year-old woman in Bhiwandi, Thane, faces charges for allegedly driving her husband to suicide. The case was filed based on a complaint by the deceased's mother. Read the full details.
A retired Army officer who beat cancer was killed in a hit-and-run in Delhi's Dwarka. In a separate incident, a young restaurant owner died after his car hit a tree. Police investigate both cases.
A Pune family receives bomb-like parcel and threatening emails demanding thousands of dollars. Ravet police investigate extortion case under BNS. Read the full details.
Congress and TMC leaders strongly object to the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the proposed MGNREGA replacement bill, calling it unacceptable. Get the latest political updates.
Rae Bareli police arrest two men for the murder of a 45-year-old madrassa teacher. The victim was attacked with a hammer and bricks. Read the full details of the case.