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.
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
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.
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.
Greater Noida sessions court rejects bail plea of Rohit Bhati, accused in the murder of Nikki. Judge cites serious allegations and ongoing investigation. Details inside.
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.
Madurai police file BNS charges against 93, including BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran, over Thiruparankundram Deepam protest. Heavy security deployed, devotees restricted to foothill temple.
Junagadh MLA Sanjay Koradiya discovers fake Facebook and Instagram accounts created in Pakistan. Police investigate impersonation and extortion threats. Read the full details.
Lucknow police arrest four autorickshaw drivers for serial burglaries in Indiranagar. Stolen laptops, cash, and a DSLR camera recovered. Read the full investigation details.
A 24-year-old man was brutally attacked by a group in Mohali's Phase 10/11 area. The victim sustained serious injuries. Police have registered a case and are conducting raids. Read for full details.
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.
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to Hitesh Patel, accused in a Gandhinagar hit-and-run that killed two. Bail comes with a lifelong driving ban. Read the full details.
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 woman died and two others were critically injured in Bijnor after two allegedly drunk men ran their car over a family following a parking argument. Police have arrested both accused. Read the full details.
A three-year-old boy, Azleen Siddiq, died after being hit by a car in Charmadi village. Belthangady police have registered a case against the driver for rash and negligent driving. Read the full 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.
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.
A Gurgaon-based tailor from Agra files an FIR alleging her brother and three others coerced her into signing fraudulent property documents under the guise of electoral roll revision. Police have registered a case.
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.
A Gold's Gym trainer in Noida's Sector 131 was assaulted, threatened, and needed 9 stitches after being hit with a mobile phone. Police have filed a case and are reviewing CCTV footage.
A late-night quarrel over right of way in Ahmedabad's Gomtipur escalated into a brutal knife attack, leaving four young men hospitalized. Police have registered an FIR under the new BNS.
A 35-year-old woman was abducted and raped in Ahmedabad's Danilimda. Police have filed an FIR under BNS sections for rape and kidnapping. Investigation is ongoing.
Mumbai police crack down on a burglary spree in Dahisar, arresting three men responsible for eight break-ins. The key accused has 40 prior offences. Read the full story.
Agra police arrest two for running an extortion racket. Accused spiked drinks, filmed victims, and demanded lakhs. Key gang members still at large. Read the full investigation details.
Gauhati High Court discharges Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani from a serious assault charge, calling proceedings an 'abuse of process'. The court, however, upheld a minor charge. Read the full details of the judgment here.
Hisar police file a complaint under IPC Section 182 against a woman and three associates for allegedly lodging a false gang rape case against a BJP leader and a property dealer. Details inside.
Karnataka High Court upholds serious rape charges against a man accused by his Instagram friend, citing a detailed victim statement under CrPC Section 164. The case will proceed.