HC Sets Aside Death Penalty, Orders Fresh Trial in Rape-Murder
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned a death sentence and directed a retrial from the Section 313 stage in a rape and murder case, citing procedural lapses.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned a death sentence and directed a retrial from the Section 313 stage in a rape and murder case, citing procedural lapses.
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes conviction in 2020 Jhajjar case citing procedural flaws. Court directs sessions court to re-examine evidence properly.
A special POCSO court in Rajkot has sentenced a 32-year-old Madhya Pradesh man to death for the brutal rape and sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl. The court delivered the verdict within 41 days of arrest, calling it a rarest of rare case.
A Shahdol district court awarded capital punishment to a man convicted of murdering a three-year-old girl, calling it a 'rarest of rare' case under POCSO Act.
A man sentenced to death, then life imprisonment without remission for 30 years in the Purulia needle murder case, now challenges his conviction in the Supreme Court, claiming innocence and procedural flaws.
Mumbai University imposes hefty fines on colleges and students for missing enrollment deadlines. Penalties range up to Rs 10 lakh for colleges and Rs 5,000 for students.
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Iran's attorney general warns protesters could face death penalty as 'enemies of God'. Nationwide demonstrations over economy challenge clerical rule. Read the latest updates.
A Bahraich sessions court sentences Anoop Verma to death for the ritual murder of his 10-year-old cousin. The crime was termed 'rarest of rare'. Read the full details of the shocking case.
The Reiner family, shattered by the brutal murder of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife, now pleads for mercy for the accused—their own brother. Their struggle between justice and compassion stuns the nation. Read their harrowing story.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Security heightened at courts in Cuttack, Sambalpur, and Deogarh after anonymous bomb threats. Police investigation underway, CM Majhi urges seriousness. Read for details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
A Bargarh court sentences a 21-year-old man to death for the 2024 rape and murder of a six-year-old girl. The swift trial under BNS and POCSO Act sets a legal precedent. Read the full details.
Bargarh court sentences Prashanta Bag to death for the 2024 rape and killing of a minor. The swift trial saw 37 witnesses. Family gets Rs 15 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Why did Nick Reiner's lawyer visit the crime scene? Could mental illness spare him the death penalty? Legal expert insights on the Hollywood murder case. Read the full analysis.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Families of the 2022 Goa nightclub fire victims protest in Delhi, demanding death penalty for the owners and faster justice. Read the full story.
Families of the 2019 Goa club fire victims protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding capital punishment for the convicted Luthra brothers. Read their fight for justice.
Ludhiana consumer commission orders insurance company to pay death claim with 8% interest and Rs 20,000 costs for 7-year delay. Justice for widow after long battle.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
Amnesty International reports a sharp global rise in executions in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the US reaching record numbers. China remains the world's top executioner.
Iran executed at least 1,500 people in 2025, the highest toll in 35 years, says rights group. Over 700 were for drug offences. Read the shocking details and global implications.
Vodafone Idea receives a massive GST penalty order of Rs 638 crore from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence. The telecom giant plans to appeal. Details inside.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
North East Students’ Organisation demands capital punishment for accused in fatal racial attack on Anjel Chakma in Dehradun. Urges CM Dhami to ensure security for NE people.
IndiGo faces a massive Rs 458 crore GST penalty from authorities. The airline vows to contest the order, claiming compliance with all regulations. Read the full details.
A Hyderabad court sentences a man to death for the 2011 murder of his stepsister. The brutal crime near Bharat Nagar flyover was driven by a rejected sexual advance. Read the full details of the verdict and investigation.