A Noida man was acquitted of dowry harassment and attempted murder charges after a 10-year legal battle. The case collapsed when his wife and other key witnesses turned hostile in court. Read the full details of the court's verdict.
Supreme Court convicts duo in 2001 dowry death, highlights anti-dowry law's ineffectiveness & misuse. Urges social measures & faster trials. Read the full story.
Third advance tax instalment for FY 2025-26 due 15 Dec. Missing it attracts interest under Section 234C. Know calculation, exemptions for seniors, and how to pay by March.
KHBF warns of legal chaos and ownership risks due to delay in Karnataka Apartment Act. Calls for immediate action to implement RERA Section 17 for homebuyer rights.
Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.
Karnataka RERA holds builders accountable for insuring common areas. A recent order directs a Bengaluru developer to submit insurance docs after a clubhouse fire, protecting residents from repair costs.
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
Chandigarh police arrest husband and brother-in-law in dowry death case of Anita. Sister-in-law Meenakshi is absconding. The victim faced harassment and was thrown out over demands for an LED TV and juicer.
Gujarat High Court provides relief to CAA protesters, quashing Ahmedabad police notifications under Section 144 CrPC. Court calls orders 'arbitrary' and violative of fundamental rights. Details inside.
A Karnataka court convicted five, including a South Sudan national, in an NDPS Act case. Three received 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. Read the full details.
Nazneen Khan, 20, died after a cement mixer truck hit the motorcycle she was riding pillion on in Jogeshwari West. The truck driver has been arrested under BNS section 106. Read the full details.
Gujarat High Court rules Ahmedabad police's repeated imposition of Section 144 CrPC as illegal. Read the full judgment and its implications for civil liberties.
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.
Punjab & Haryana High Court mandates DMs to pass reasoned orders under Section 163 BNSS, not apply it mechanically. A division bench led by CJ Sheel Nagu issued the directive on a PIL.
Koderma court sentences three to rigorous life imprisonment for a 2000 murder. ₹20,000 fine imposed on each. Details on the crime and trial inside.
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.
Junagadh MLA Sanjay Koradiya discovers fake Facebook and Instagram accounts created in Pakistan. Police investigate impersonation and extortion threats. Read the full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court sentences man to 3-month jail for a brazen second marriage while his wife's divorce appeal was pending. Landmark ruling upholds legal sanctity.
Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha defers controversial Section 118 amendment bill. Learn about the legal implications and the government's decision to seek wider consultation.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules an accused's right to a fair trial, including access to police call records, prevails over officials' privacy. Landmark decision sets precedent for evidence collection.
A Kanpur judge acquits three accused in a 19-year-old dowry death case due to lack of evidence but orders legal action against prosecution witnesses for turning hostile. Details inside.
Gangapur police in Nashik crack down on motorists causing chronic traffic jams near a liquor store. 14 owners face charges under BNS section 285. Read details.
A Surat couple faces trauma after intimate CCTV footage from their Vesu apartment went viral on social media. Police probe hacking & privacy breach under BNS and IT Act. Read more.
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.
Ernakulam's MVD cracks down on 833 vehicles for zebra crossing violations, mostly cars. Experts call for infrastructure overhaul and strict enforcement to protect pedestrians. Read more.
A Mohali court has awarded life imprisonment to four men for the 2018 murder of labourer Parshuram. The court found them guilty under IPC Section 302. Read the full details of the verdict.
A Kurukshetra court has sentenced five individuals, including three women, to rigorous life imprisonment for a 2019 kidnapping and ransom case. Details inside.
Delhi High Court rules that safeguards for women under CrPC do not apply to FEMA proceedings. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismisses a Canadian citizen's petition. Read the full analysis.
Indore police seized banned Chinese kite thread worth over Rs 5 lakh in separate raids, arresting shopkeeper and detaining driver. Crackdown intensifies ahead of festive season. Read the full story.
The US Department of Education launches a new portal to enforce transparency on foreign funding in universities. Starting January 2026, institutions must report gifts over $250,000. Read more.