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Aaditya Thackeray denies ever meeting Disha Salian amid CBI FIR
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has denied allegations linking him to the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian in 2020.
Surrender within 3 weeks: SC rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea
The Supreme Court has ordered former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to surrender within three weeks. The court has also asked him to submit a surrender certificate by September 22 for the appeal to be heard on its merits.
Tarun Tejpal moves SC against conviction in 2013 rape case
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal has moved the Supreme Court, challenging his conviction in a 2013 rape case.
IPC section on husband cruelty applies to live-in relationships: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday held that men in live-in relationships can be prosecuted under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for cruelty if the relationship is in the nature of marriage and the parties intended to marry.
Brij Bhushan reacts after acquittal in wrestlers' sexual harassment case
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reacted to his acquittal in the sexual harassment case filed against him by six women wrestlers, saying, "What is meant to be will be, as destined by Lord Ram."
'Not beyond reformation': Why Tahir Hussain was spared death penalty
A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment. They were convicted for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots.
Delhi HC to hear Umar Khalid-Sharjeel's pleas on August 27
The Delhi High Court will hear the bail pleas of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid and co-accused Sharjeel Imam on August 27.
SC upholds Lalu Yadav's sentence suspension in fodder scam case
The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the Jharkhand High Court's order suspending Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's sentence in the Deoghar treasury fodder scam case.
CBI files first chargesheet against Reliance Communications, 15 others
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its first chargesheet against Reliance Communications Limited and 15 other accused.
Umar Khalid gets 3-day interim bail for mother's surgery
The Delhi High Court has granted three days of interim bail to activist Umar Khalid, who is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail. The court's decision comes in light of his mother's upcoming surgery.
Associate director booked for allegedly sexually assaulting Kochi model
A case has been registered against an associate director in the film industry for allegedly sexually assaulting a model in Kochi, reported PTI.
BJP minister gets 1-month jail for pouring mud on official
A court in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, has sentenced Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Nitesh Rane to one month in prison.
Yogeesh Gowda murder case: Congress's Vinay Kulkarni gets life imprisonment
A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 2016 murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yogesh Gowda.
Sharjeel Imam walks free after 6 years on 10-day bail
Activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, was granted 10-day interim bail by a Delhi court.
Elvish Yadav gets clean chit in snake venom case
The Supreme Court of India has quashed the criminal proceedings against YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav.
Delhi court discharges Lawrence Bishnoi in ₹1cr extortion case
A Delhi court has discharged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and two others in an alleged ₹1 crore extortion case.
Delhi HC: Ditching partner over 'kundali' mismatch post-intimacy punishable
The Delhi High Court observed that a man may face legal consequences for refusing to marry a woman on the grounds of horoscope mismatches after having established a sexual relationship with her.
Rajkot: Differently abled man held for raping daughter, minor niece
The Rajkot Rural Police have arrested a differently-abled man for allegedly raping his daughter and minor niece, according to The Indian Express.
'Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatana Dharma remarks are hate speech: Madras court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday quashed a First Information Report (FIR) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell head Amit Malviya.
As juvenile backlog cases pile up, 50,000 children await justice
Over 50,000 children in conflict with the law are awaiting justice in India, as more than half of the cases at 362 Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) remain pending.
'Sometimes intellectuals more dangerous': SC told in Delhi riots case
The Delhi Police has opposed the bail pleas of six accused in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots.
Kerala mother, partner sentenced to 180-years for raping 11-year-old daughter
A Special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court in Manjeri, Kerala, has sentenced a couple to 180 years of rigorous imprisonment each.
Delhi riots case: SC slams police over pending bail pleas
The Supreme Court has criticized the Delhi Police for not responding to bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and three others accused in relation to the 2020 North East Delhi riots.
Mehul Choksi's offenses in India punishable here too: Belgian court
A Belgian court has ruled that the crimes cited by India in the extradition case of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi are also offenses under Belgian law.
Father attacks doctor with machete after brain-eating disease kills daughter
A nine-year-old girl died of amoebic meningoencephalitis at the Government Taluk Hospital in Thamarassery, Kozhikode, on August 14.
Marital quarrels can't be termed as abetment to suicide: HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that marital discord and domestic disputes cannot be considered as abetment to suicide.
Malayalam rapper Vedan appears before police in rape case
Popular Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, known by his stage name Vedan, appeared before the Thrikkakara police in Ernakulam on Tuesday morning.
Dowry deaths in India 25x more than post-rape killings: NCRB
The Home Ministry's National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data has revealed that dowry deaths in India are more than 25 times higher than the number of women killed after rape or gangrape.
Rajasthan man chases, shoots dead 25 dogs in horrifying video
A shocking incident has emerged from Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, where a man shot and killed over 25 stray dogs in two days.
Punjab-Haryana HC rejects Kangana Ranaut's plea to quash defamation case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a plea by actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.
Delhi HC asks about SC's position on 'Udaipur Files' case
The Delhi High Court has sought clarification from the parties regarding the Supreme Court's recent observations on the film Udaipur Files, which is based on the murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal.
IAF's World War II-era airstrip 'sold off' by mother-son duo
An FIR has been filed against mother-son duo—Usha Ansal and her son Naveen Chand—for illegally selling an Indian Air Force (IAF) airstrip in Ferozepur, Punjab, over 25 years ago.
Bengaluru stampede: Top cop, other key officials suspended
A day after a stampede at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru killed 11 people and injured dozens, the Siddaramaiah government has suspended Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda along with several other senior officers.
Anna University sexual assault case: Accused Gnanasekaran found guilty
A Chennai lower court has convicted Gnanasekaran in the Anna University sexual assault case.
Woman claims BJP MLA ordered gang-rape, gave her 'incurable virus'
Bengaluru police have registered a first information report (FIR) against Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Munirathna and his aides following a complaint by a 40-year-old woman.
Supreme Court acquits man sentenced to death for 3-year-old's rape-murder
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Thane, Maharashtra, in 2013.
Vijay Raaz declared innocent in 2020 sexual harassment case
Acclaimed actor Vijay Raaz has been acquitted of all charges in a sexual harassment case lodged against him in 2020.
1993 Mumbai blasts accused convicted in passport forgery case
Farooq Takla, a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, has been sentenced to five years in prison for passport forgery.
Elvish Yadav moves HC to dismiss snake venom chargesheet
Controversial YouTuber and influencer Elvish Yadav has moved the Allahabad High Court with a plea to challenge the chargesheet and summons issued against him.
Girl 'voluntarily' joined him: HC grants bail to rape accused
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man accused of raping a minor, stating that the girl "voluntarily" joined him and was aware of the consequences.