Delhi Court Orders Charges Against Jagdish Tytler In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case
The 1984 anti-Sikh riots erupted following the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, resulting in widespread violence and the deaths of thousands of Sikhs across India.
Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Charged with Sexual Harassment
Delhi Police officials have indicated that after completing the investigation, chargesheets are being filed against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar before the Rouse Avenue Court for offences under relevant sections of the IPC.
In-Laws Booked For Woman’s Death Over Dowry In Maharashtra’s Thane City
The Kasarwadavli police on Wednesday registered a case for dowry death under the Indian Penal Code against victim's husband Nikhil, his father, mother, brother and sister-in-law, the official added.
New Criminal Laws to Replace IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act Effective July 1
Replacing the CrPC of 1973, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, mandates time-bound investigation, trial, and judgment within 30 days of argument completion.
SC Disposes Curative Plea Against 2013 Verdict On Criminalising Homosexuality Calls It ‘Infructuous’
The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices B R Gavai, Bela Trivedi, Pankaj Mithal, and Manoj Misra, declared the petitions as infructuous in light of the landmark 2018 judgment.
Rajasthan’s Ex-minister booked over criminal conspiracy, cheating and documents extortion case
Former mining minister Bhaya, also known as "gopalan" (cow care) minister, was previously charged on January 1 at the Anta police station with criminal conspiracy and forging false documents.
Delhi Cops Worried Over Drone Flying Over Delhi During G20 Summit
The police have filed a prosecution under IPC 188 for disobeying directives that were properly distributed by public employees.
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Calls For Dedicated Law To Protect Religious Texts
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh has called for the introduction of a dedicated legal framework to address cases of disrespect towards religious texts.
NIA Files Chargesheet Against 2 Members Of Assam-based Terror Module Linked To Al-Qaeda
Two active members of a terror organization module with ties to Al-Qaeda that operates out of Assam have been charged in a new chargesheet, filed against them by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Death Penalty For Gang Rape Of Minors Under ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill’
The maximum penalty for the gang rape of a minor and the act of tricking a woman into having sexual relations under the false pretense of marriage or by promising inducements like a job or promotion as a separate offence...
