20-Year Jail for Man Who Raped 13-Year-Old in Kolhapur
A Kolhapur court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a Class VIII student. DNA proof confirmed him as the baby's father. Read the full details.
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Mangaluru footwear shop owner convicted for sexual harassment
A Moodbidri court sentenced a Dakshina Kannada shop owner to 3 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a woman customer in 2021. Read the full details of the verdict and case.
Thane Court: 'I Love You' Not Enough for Pocso Conviction
A Thane court acquitted a man accused of stalking and harassing a minor, ruling that saying 'I love you' without physical contact or clear sexual intent doesn't constitute an offence under IPC or Pocso Act. Read the detailed legal analysis.
Venezuela's 800 Political Prisoners Remain After US Action
Despite the US deposing Nicolás Maduro, nearly 800 dissidents remain in Venezuela's jails. Reports detail inhumane conditions and sham trials. Is the old regime still in charge?
Thane court acquits man in wife murder case
A Thane court acquitted a man accused of murdering his wife in 2021, stating the prosecution failed to prove foundational facts. The judge ordered his immediate release. Read the full details.
Life sentence for three in Dumka witchcraft murder case
Jamtara court sentences three men to life imprisonment for murdering a woman accused of witchcraft. A fine of Rs 5,000 each imposed. Read the full details of the verdict.
Man acquitted in 1974 Pune robbery case after 51 years
A Pune court acquits a man accused in a 1974 robbery due to lack of evidence and witnesses. The case involved a wristwatch worth Rs 60. Read the full story.
Bengaluru GBA Chief Warns of Penal Action for Illegal Road Cutting
GBA Chairman M Lakshminarayana warns of strict action against unauthorised road cutting in Bengaluru. Penalties include fines and criminal charges to protect city infrastructure. Read more.
5-Year Jail for Gold Chain Snatcher in Ludhiana
A Ludhiana court sentenced Gaganjit Singh to 5 years rigorous imprisonment for snatching a woman's gold chain. A fine of Rs 10,000 was also imposed. Read the full details of the case.
HC Commutes Death Penalty in 2018 Child Rape-Murder Case
Punjab & Haryana HC commutes a convict's death penalty to life without remission for the 2018 rape & murder of a 5-year-old. The court acquitted his mother, citing her 'blind love' for her 'Raja beta'.
Bombay HC acquits 3 in 2012 Sangli gangrape-murder case
Bombay High Court overturns life sentences of three men convicted for the 2012 gangrape and murder of a 19-year-old in Sangli, citing failure of prosecution to prove chain of evidence and motive.
Nashik man gets life term for murder over one-sided love
A Nashik court sentences Ramesh Gavande to life imprisonment for murdering a woman with an axe in 2023. The crime stemmed from an argument over his unrequited feelings. Read the full details of the case.
10-Year Jail for Raping Mentally Challenged Woman in Mumbai
A Mumbai court sentenced a labourer to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2016 rape of a woman with mental retardation, ruling her consent invalid under IPC Section 90. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Thane: Taxi driver convicted for procuring minor girl
A Thane court convicted a 57-year-old taxi driver for luring an 11-year-old girl but acquitted him of rape charges due to insufficient evidence. He was sentenced to time already served.
Telangana HC alters murder conviction to culpable homicide
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.
Life term for wife murder, dowry charges not proven
A Ghaziabad sessions court sentenced Ravi Gupta to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Damini but acquitted him of dowry charges due to insufficient evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.
Karnataka's New Hate Speech Law Stirs Debate
Karnataka's new law defines hate speech more explicitly than central rules, sparking debate over free speech and legal overreach. Read the full analysis.
Two Men Get 2-Year Jail for Assaulting Mumbai Police
A Mumbai Sessions Court sentenced two men to two years' imprisonment for assaulting policemen and attempting to escape custody in 2018. Read the full details of the case and the court's verdict here.
Man, 81, acquitted in 1977 Mumbai murder bid case
A Mumbai court acquits an 81-year-old man in a 1977 attempt-to-murder case after the main witness says she does not remember the incident. Read the full story of the 48-year-old legal saga.
10-Year Jail for Knifepoint Robbery Near Ludhiana Canal Bridge
A Ludhiana court sentences two men to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for a 2022 knifepoint robbery. The convicts also face a fine of Rs 11,000 each. Read the full details of the case and the court's verdict.
IPL: Indian Penal Law Releases Nov 28, 2025
Karunanithi's Tamil crime thriller 'IPL: Indian Penal Law' starring TTF Vasan, Kishore Kumar G. hits theaters November 28, 2025. Watch the official trailer now!
SC flags misuse of rape law in failed relationships
Supreme Court quashes rape case against lawyer, expressing concern over criminalization of failed relationships. Court emphasizes rape law should apply only in genuine cases of sexual violence.
Delhi HC upholds son, husband's murder conviction from 2000
Delhi High Court dismisses a 23-year-old appeal, upholding the murder conviction of a son and husband based on the victim's consistent dying declaration. The court emphasized the sanctity of the mother-son bond.
Karnataka HC jails editor for 6 months in defamation case
Karnataka High Court overturns acquittal, convicts newspaper editor T Gururaj for defaming a Mysuru police officer. Sentenced to 6 months imprisonment under IPC sections 500, 501.
Delhi HC: Marriage refusal doesn't make promise false
Delhi High Court acquits man in rape case, ruling subsequent marriage refusal doesn't render original promise false. Key legal precedent set on consent issues. Read full analysis.
Two get life imprisonment for murder in Koderma
Additional District Judge Rakesh Chandra sentences Jitendra Turi and Sandeep Yadav to rigorous life imprisonment for the murder of Sikandar Turi. Read the full details of this brutal crime and justice served.
Karnataka HC: 'Go Die' Not Suicide Abetment
In a significant judgment, Karnataka High Court clarifies that telling someone 'go die' doesn't constitute suicide abetment under Section 306 IPC. Detailed analysis of the court's reasoning and legal implications.
Two booked for fake health video about Namakkal students
Police in Namakkal take legal action against two individuals for circulating a malicious video falsely claiming students suffered from serious health conditions, causing widespread panic.
Tripura woman arrested for obscene FB posts on PM Modi
A 35-year-old woman from Tripura faces arrest for allegedly posting obscene content about PM Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Facebook, sparking debates on digital freedom and legal boundaries in India.
Pune man in dog sex case gets bail
A 32-year-old man arrested for unnatural sex with a dog in Pune's upscale Model Colony area has been granted bail. The case has sparked outrage among animal rights activists and local residents.
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