Vadodara Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Minor Rape
A Vadodara court sentenced a youth to 20 years imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old girl. The accused, who promised marriage, was convicted under POCSO Act and fined Rs 50,000.
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Jharkhand HC Upholds Divorce Over Hidden Murder Conviction
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a wife's appeal, upholding divorce granted after she concealed her age and a murder conviction before marriage, stating broken trust is irreparable.
Hisar Court Jails Two Opium Smugglers for 10 Years
A Fatehabad court convicted two opium smugglers from Hisar district, sentencing them to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and imposing fines of Rs 1 lakh each.
Khaira Alerts Governor on Punjab Land Act Changes' Ecological Threat
Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira writes to Punjab Governor, expressing grave concerns over AAP government's amendments to Punjab Land Preservation Act, warning of irreversible environmental damage.
Madras HC Overturns Rape Conviction in Deaf-Mute Case
Madras High Court modifies rape conviction to cheating, citing procedural lapses in recording deaf-mute survivor's statement and lack of specific sign language documentation.
Pune: 5-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted 9-Year-Old Girl
A Pune court convicts a 37-year-old man under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old neighbour. Read the full details of the case and the court's judgment.
Digital India Act & Your Data Rights: Critical Questions Answered
The new Digital India Act and Data Protection Act 2023 raise crucial questions about privacy, consent, and government access. Here's what every Indian needs to know about their digital rights now.
Retired Lt Gen Killed in Panchkula Hit-and-Run Accident
Retired Lieutenant General K S Mann, former Colonel of Bihar Regiment, died after a hit-and-run in Panchkula. Police examine CCTV, family awaits son's return for post-mortem. Read for details.
Retd Lt Gen Killed in Panchkula Hit-and-Run Accident
Lt Gen (Retd) K S Mann, brother of legendary officer Brig Sukhi Mann, succumbed to injuries after a hit-and-run in Panchkula. Police are scanning CCTV footage. Read for details.
Trichy Police Crackdown: Ganja & Tobacco Cases Surge in 2025
Trichy police registered 1,703 cases and arrested 1,840 people for ganja and illegal tobacco in 2025, a massive increase from 2024. SP warns of action under Goondas Act.
Sehajdhari Party Defends Mann, Questions 'Patit' Label
Sehajdhari Sikh Party contests Akal Takht's 'Patit' label for CM Bhagwant Mann, demands clear definition. The debate intensifies ahead of his Jan 14 summons. Read the full story.
20-Year Jail for Bulandshahr Rape, Father Also Convicted
A Bulandshahr court sentenced a 25-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl. His father received 3 years for aiding the crime. Read the full details.
Jakhar: AAP, Cong oppose VB-G RAM G to protect corrupt earnings
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar accuses AAP and Congress of opposing the pro-poor Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Act to safeguard their corrupt earnings. He details the new law's benefits and slams the state government on multiple fronts.
Chhattisgarh HC upholds life term for 9-year-old's rape
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses convict's appeal, upholds life sentence for 2018 rape of a minor. Bench asserts child survivor's testimony is sufficient, seeking corroboration 'adds insult to injury'.
10-Year Jail for Rape of Woman with Disability in Mumbai
A Mumbai sessions court sentenced a salon worker to 10 years in jail for abducting and raping a woman with a moderate intellectual disability, a landmark conviction under the Disabilities Act. Read the full story.
Death for father who raped, impregnated 14-year-old daughter
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
Bihar man gets 10-year jail for Pocso offence in Noida
A Noida Pocso court sentenced a Bihar man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor. He was also fined Rs 70,000. Read the full details of the 2016 case.
BJP Slams Punjab Govt Over Opposition to New Job Guarantee Act
Punjab BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth questions AAP govt's opposition to Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, which increases rural employment from 100 to 125 days. He accuses state of MGNREGA failures and corruption.
Ex-Minister Antony Raju Disqualified Over 2005 Case Conviction
Former Kerala minister Antony Raju faces disqualification from contesting 2026 assembly elections after a 3-year sentence in a 2005 evidence tampering case. He calls it political vendetta.
Life term for man who raped 4-year-old in Pune public toilet
A Pune court has sentenced a 32-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a four-year-old girl in Junnar in 2018. The judge cited the victim's age and the brutality of the daytime crime.
HC stays MCOCA conviction, allows man to contest BMC election
Bombay High Court stays 2015 MCOCA conviction of Vinod Ghogale, enabling him to contest BMC elections. The court cited his right to participate in the democratic process. Read the full details.
Punjab's Special Sessions Target Centre, Opposition Upset
Punjab's AAP government uses special Assembly sessions to attack BJP-led Centre, drawing Opposition ire for ignoring local issues. Get the full story on the political standoff.
Bajwa Slams AAP Over FIRs on RTI Activist, Journalists
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns FIRs against RTI activist & journalists questioning CM's helicopter use. He warns of authoritarian tactics. Read more.
Punjab Assembly Slams Centre's VB-G RAM G, Congress to Protest
Punjab's AAP govt passes resolution against renaming MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, alleging threat to poor. Congress plans state-wide protests from Jan 8. Details inside.
SC's 2026 Docket: Religion, Citizenship, Liberty Cases
The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.
Ahmedabad: 4 Get 20-Year Jail in NDPS Drug Trafficking Case
A special court in Ahmedabad convicted four men for trafficking 305.4 kg of ganja. Each received a 20-year jail term and a Rs 2 lakh fine. Read the judge's strong remarks on the societal impact of drugs.
Punjab Assembly Demands Restoration of MGNREGA
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passes a resolution against the VB-G RAM G Act, calling it anti-poor and demanding the immediate restoration of MGNREGA. Read the full story.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
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.
Drama in Punjab House: Khaira Named, CM Mann vs LoP
Punjab Vidhan Sabha's special session saw high drama as Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira was escorted out. CM Bhagwant Mann clashed with LoP Partap Singh Bajwa. Details inside.
SGPC calls Punjab govt's FIR in missing saroops case 'hasty'
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami criticizes the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government for registering an FIR over 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops, calling it political interference. Read the full story.
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