Delhi court staff called off a Lok Adalat boycott after a suicide blamed on work pressure. They met the Chief Justice, demanding aid for the family, reduced workload, and promotions. Read the full story.
A Thane sessions court acquitted a 24-year-old tailor accused of murdering his stepmother in 2020, citing a lack of conclusive evidence and serious flaws in the prosecution's case. Read the full details of the verdict.
The Karwar sessions court has sentenced the main accused to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2012 murder of ACF Madan H Nayak. Read the full details of the long-pending case closure.
A 37-year-old Saket District Court employee died by suicide at his Delhi home, leaving a note citing extreme work pressure. Colleagues report he was overburdened. Police investigation ongoing.
The Supreme Court has ruled that altering admission rules mid-session is impermissible, applying the 'rules of the game' principle to educational courses. Read the full verdict and its impact.
The prosecution in the 2017 actor assault case strongly criticises the trial court's verdict acquitting Malayalam actor Dileep, terming it 'unsustainable' and alleging bias. An appeal will be filed in the Kerala High Court soon.
A Chandigarh district court has sentenced a 50-year-old man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018 after a job interview. Read the full details of the case and verdict.
Delhi High Court directs sessions judge to pronounce verdict in gangster Parvesh Mann's MCOCA case after 5-month delay, setting aside order for fresh arguments. Read the full story.
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.
A Mumbai sessions court acquitted a man accused of raping his daughter-in-law, citing unreliable evidence and a suspicious delay in reporting. The judge highlighted contradictions in testimony and a possible financial motive.
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at the Karnataka High Court bench in Dharwad and district courts in Gadag and Bagalkot on January 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings.
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at Dharwad High Court and district courts in Gadag & Bagalkot on Jan 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings. Read for details.
Shocking data reveals over 55% of cases in Punjab's district courts are pending for more than a year, highlighting a severe judicial backlog. Read the full analysis of the crisis and its implications.
Supreme Court upholds denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi 2020 riots UAPA case. The bench cited their 'grave' role in the alleged conspiracy. Read the full details.
A Chandigarh district court acquitted 21-year-old Asha of murdering her father, citing lack of credible evidence and witness contradictions. Read the full details of the verdict.
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.
An Erode court sentenced a man and woman to five years in prison for cheating a job aspirant of Rs 2.4 lakh. The verdict came after the victim approached the Madras High Court. Read the full details of the fraud case.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces a third district comprising four hinterland talukas. The move aims to improve governance and access to central funds. Details inside.
Mavelikkara court acquits 19 Campus Front activists in the 2012 murder of ABVP's Vishal Kumar, citing insufficient evidence. Prosecution plans High Court appeal.
A Hyderabad court sentences Karan Singh to death for killing a woman who rejected his advances in 2011. The 24-day manhunt and trial concluded after 14 years. Read the full details.
Delhi government appoints District Magistrates for three new districts—Patel Nagar, Sarita Vihar, and Model Town—as part of a major administrative overhaul to improve governance. Learn the key appointments and implications.
A Tonk trial court sentenced three men to life for murdering a 70-year-old man in 2016. Judge Aarti Maheshwari appended a poignant self-composed poem to the verdict, reflecting on the crime's moral decay. Read the full story.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the Indore Municipal Corporation to conduct a top-priority drive to remove stray dogs from public and tourist areas, citing a Supreme Court verdict. The civic body must submit a detailed action-taken report by Jan
A Hisar court has sentenced Kamal to life imprisonment for murdering his mother, Roshani Devi, over suspicions about her character. The verdict came 18 months after the shocking crime. Read the full details of the case.
A special court in West Bengal convicts nine individuals for the gangrape and subsequent death of a 14-year-old girl in Hanskhali. The verdict brings a measure of justice in a case that sparked national outrage.
Kerala High Court grants bail to two Tanzanian students, including a High Court judge's son, jailed for 270 days in an NDPS case. Court cites lack of evidence beyond financial transactions.
A Ghaziabad POCSO court sentenced a man to six years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine for the victim's rehabilitation.
The final verdict in the Kerala actress assault case is set for December 8. The prosecution's case details a conspiracy dating back to 2013. Read the full story.
A Thane court acquitted Anita Rathod of murdering a 9-year-old girl but convicted her for destroying evidence. The case, involving body disposal in a cement drum, concluded after five years. Read the full details.
A district court in Hyderabad has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of a 14-year-old boy in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad. The conviction followed a case of harassment and a brutal killing. Read the full details of the court's verdict.