Category : Law & Order


Advocate Dies of Heart Attack While Arguing Case in Court

In a tragic incident at the Kushtagi JMFC court, advocate Ningappa Sudi, 50, collapsed and died from a suspected heart attack while presenting arguments. The legal community mourns the loss of the 20-year veteran lawyer and theatre enthusiast.

Death Penalty in Odisha for Child Rape and Murder Case

A special Pocso court in Angul district sentenced Babula Jena to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in March 2025. This marks the third capital punishment in Odisha this year for crimes against minors.

PETA Moves Court Over Illegal Buffalo Fights in Assam

PETA India has filed a petition in the Gauhati High Court alleging severe cruelty in illegal buffalo fights held during Magh Bihu in Assam, seeking urgent judicial intervention and accountability for violations of court orders.

Goa Human Rights Commission Issues Water Contamination Notices

The Goa Human Rights Commission has issued notices to health and pollution control officials following a complaint by residents of Prabhu's Violetta Complex alleging water contamination, despite water department tests showing safe drinking water.

Delhi Police Arrests Fugitive Drug Queen Kusum After Manhunt

Delhi Police arrested Kusum, a 54-year-old alleged drug syndicate head, after a year-long chase. She was nabbed near Anand Vihar using CCTV and phone records, with her network using sophisticated methods like rope deliveries and fortified homes.

Assam Police Constable Dies by Suicide in Dhemaji Jail

A 34-year-old Assam Police constable, Palash Gogoi, allegedly died by suicide using his service rifle while on duty at Dhemaji district jail. Authorities have registered a case and will investigate after last rites.

Goa Court: CCP Election Records Preserved for 60 Days

The district court in Panaji has ruled that all CCP election records, including ballot papers, must be preserved for 60 days from the result declaration date. This follows a petition challenging the election's validity on secrecy grounds.

Toll Plaza Staff Assault Youth Over FASTag in Mandya

A youth named Mahesh was allegedly beaten by toll plaza employees at Gananguru toll on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway after his FASTag had insufficient balance. The incident, captured on video, has sparked public outrage.

WBNUJS Offers Free Legal Help for Voter Roll Issues

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences initiates free legal assistance for individuals facing voter name deletions or adjudication delays. The Legal Aid Society helps draft appeals and provides guidance on offline submissions.

Police Bulldoze Shop of 71-Year-Old in Minor Assault Case

West Godavari police demolished a petty shop belonging to a 71-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl in Achanta mandal. The action aims to warn offenders, while a manhunt is on for the absconding accused and family.

Ceasefire Talks, CIS Exit, Taiwan Visit in Global Diplomacy

This week's international news covers Iran-US ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan, Russia's Orthodox Easter truce in Ukraine, Moldova's withdrawal from the CIS, Taiwan's KMT leader visiting China, and Mali's de-recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Re

NHRC Notice to MeitY Over Gleeden App Safety Issues

The National Human Rights Commission has directed the Ministry of Electronics and IT to investigate safety concerns around extramarital dating platform Gleeden, including exploitation risks and minor access.

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