Indian Penal Code: News
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.
Hansika Motwani denies allegations, moves HC to quash sister-in-law's FIR
Actor Hansika Motwani has moved the Bombay High Court seeking the quashing of an FIR filed by her sister-in-law, Muskan Nancy James.
Cab driver rapes German woman on way to Hyderabad airport
A 25-year-old German national was allegedly sexually assaulted by a cab driver in Hyderabad.
'Yeshu Yeshu' pastor Bajinder Singh sentenced to life for rape
Bajinder Singh, a self-styled pastor, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Mohali court in the 2018 Zirakpur rape case.
Jubilant FoodWorks chairperson denies rape allegations by aspiring actor
A 34-year-old Thane-based woman, who is an aspiring Bollywood actor, filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Jubilant FoodWorks chairperson, Shyam S. Bhartia, for rape recently.
CBSE denies paper leak rumors, warns against spreading misinformation
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has categorically denied allegations of paper leaks during the ongoing 2025 board exams.
'Wearing short clothes not a crime...': Court acquits 7 women
A Delhi court has acquitted seven women accused of performing an obscene dance at a bar, allegedly to the annoyance of the public.
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Bangladeshi suspect's fingerprints partially match
The investigation into the stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan has progressed by leaps and bounds, with preliminary fingerprint reports connecting the prime suspect, Shariful Islam, to the crime.
AAP leaders charged in 2021 BJP office clash case
The Chandigarh district court has framed charges against four Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Mann.
Delhi riots: Court orders probe into police beating Muslim men
A Delhi court has ordered an investigation into allegations of assault by police officers against Muslim men in the 2020 Delhi riots.
'Don't mechanically invoke abetment of suicide offense': SC to police
The Supreme Court of India has laid down guidelines on the application of Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with abetment of suicide.
Haryana BJP chief, singer accused of gang rape in Kasauli
Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Mohanlal Badoli and singer Jai Bhagwan (Rocky Mittal) have been accused of gang-raping a woman in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, PTI reported.
Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar
The Delhi High Court has refused anticipatory bail to former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) trainee Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating in the UPSC exams.
Sexual intercourse with corpse rape or not? Chhattisgarh HC says...
The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently ruled that sexual intercourse with a dead person is not rape under Indian law, Bar and Bench reported.
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict against ex-Congress MP on January 8
A Delhi court has deferred its verdict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar.
Dance Directors Association expels Jani Master over sexual assault allegations
Prominent dance choreographer Shaik Jani Basha, popularly known as Jani Master has been permanently expelled from the Dancers and Dance Directors Association amid ongoing sexual abuse allegations.
Man arrested in Bengal 17 years after killing business partner
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in West Bengal for a murder he committed in Mumbai 17 years ago.
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Court summons ex-cops in Tytler case
A New Delhi court has summoned two former police officials as witnesses in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler.
Javed Akhtar acquitted in defamation case over RSS-Taliban comparison
In a major development, Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar has been acquitted of a defamation case filed against him.
'Married or not, non-consensual intercourse with minor wife rape': HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that non-consensual sexual intercourse with a wife below 18 years of age amounts to rape.
'Mere withdrawal of marriage promise not suicide abetment': Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has held that the "mere withdrawal of a promise to marry without anything more would not amount to abetment of suicide" under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, aides acquitted in 13-year-old firing case
A district court has acquitted gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his two accomplices, Navpreet Singh and Tarsem Singh, in a 13-year-old firing case.
Why CJI Chandrachud adjourned marital rape case hearing
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has deferred the hearing of the marital rape case by four weeks.
Why Supreme Court's new Lady Justice has removed her blindfold
The Supreme Court of India has unveiled a new statue of the Lady of Justice, commissioned by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
Chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai': Court's bail condition for man
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man arrested in May 2024 for allegedly shouting pro-Pakistan slogans.
'Chanting Jai Shri Ram inside mosque doesn't hurt sentiments': HC
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against two men accused of chanting "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque.
'Married women...already protected, can't criminalize marital rape': Centre tells SC
The Union government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing petitions seeking to criminalize marital rape.
Mohammad Azharuddin summoned by ED in HCA corruption case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a summons to former cricketer and Congress leader, Mohammad Azharuddin, in relation to a money laundering case involving the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).
Mumbai: Brothers running coaching center sexually assault student for years
Three brothers, who operated a coaching center in Mumbai, have been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student for nearly two years.
Chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' not hate speech: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" does not constitute hate speech.
Actor-politician Mukesh grilled for 3hrs after arrest, released on bail
Malayalam actor and legislator M Mukesh was arrested on Tuesday (September 24) on charges of rape but was later released on bail.
Renukaswamy murder: Kannada actors Darshan, Pavithra Gowda among 17 charged
The Bengaluru police have filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his friend Pavithra Gowda, in the Renukaswamy murder case.
MeToo: Jayasurya calls sexual harassment allegations 'false,' threatens legal action
Malayalam actor Jayasurya, who has been accused of sexual harassment by two women, has finally broken his silence on the matter.
Anti-Sikh riots: Court directs framing of charges against Tytler
A Delhi court has directed the framing of charges, including murder and provocation with intent to cause riot, against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
MeToo: Facing arrest, Jayasurya might not return from New York
Malayalam film actor Jayasurya has been booked in a second sexual assault case within 48 hours, following a new complaint from a female actor.
Malayalam actor Jayasurya faces second FIR over sexual assault allegations
Malayalam actor Jayasurya has been hit with a second First Information Report (FIR) over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Student suicides in India outpace population growth, overall suicide trends
A recent report titled "Student suicides: An epidemic sweeping India," has revealed a disturbing trend of student suicides in the country.
'Agenda against me…': Brij Bhushan tells court in assault case
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has appealed to the Delhi High Court for the dismissal of all criminal proceedings against him.
Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging Hindi names of criminal laws
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged the Hindi names of three recently implemented criminal laws.
Indore siblings lodge police complaint against parents for scolding them
Two siblings from Indore took legal action against their parents for reprimanding them over excessive screen time.
19-year-old jailed for holding minor's hand, saying 'I love you'
A 19-year-old Mumbai resident has been sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment by a special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Court.