Wrestlers will file appeal against decision to acquit Brij Bhushan: Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat announced wrestlers will appeal Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's acquittal. A Delhi court cleared the former WFI chief and Vinod T...
Fast-track courts dispose more cases, so why do delays persist?Fast-track courts were established to clear case backlogs and address public outrage. These courts have disposed of millions of cases over ...
Hindu outfit's plan to install Shiva Lingam near Adina Mosque, rekindles mandir-masjid debate in West BengalA Hindu group plans to install a Shiva Lingam near the Adina Mosque in Malda. This action reignites claims that the mosque stands on temple...
Fast-track courts fail to keep pace as 2.5 lakh rape, POCSO cases remain pendingIndia's fast-track courts have over 2.5 lakh cases pending as of December 2025. More than 1.4 lakh new cases were registered during 2025, w...
SC voices concern over in-laws being dragged in criminal cases arising out of marital disputesThe Supreme Court expressed concern over in-laws being involved in marital disputes. It criticized the Bombay High Court for not examining ...
SC directs AIIMS to constitute medical board to assess health of self-styled godman Asaram convicted in minor rape caseThe Supreme Court has directed AIIMS to form a medical board for Asaram. This board will assess his current health condition for an interim...
Asaram's plea for interim bail: We don't want any untoward thing to happen, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has sought health updates on Asaram's condition for his bail plea. Rajasthan govt will submit an affidavit regarding his ...
SC on Pocso misuse: How can state prevent elopement of girl & boy?The Supreme Court questioned the Pocso Act's use in consensual teenage relationships. Justices noted parents often file cases to protect fa...
Ram Mandir 'Donation Theft': SC seeks UP SIT report, notice to trustThe Supreme Court requested a status report on the Ram temple donation probe. A special investigation team is currently investigating alleg...
Madras High Court puts cow slaughter ban in Tamil Nadu on holdThe Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order. This ruling had prohibited cow and calf slaughter on any day. The Tamil Nadu govern...
TV actor Rohit Chandel arrested under POCSO: What are the allegations against the Pandya Store star?Television actor Rohit Chandel was arrested by Mumbai Police on Friday. He faces allegations of stalking and assaulting a 16-year-old girl....
Headmistress to be prosecuted under POCSO; Supreme Court says anyone failing to report child sexual abuse can face actionThe Supreme Court has expanded the definition of knowledge under the POCSO Act. Anyone aware of a sexual offense against a child must repor...
Person receiving info from minor victim about sexual assault must report to authorities: SCSupreme Court declared minor victim reports credible under POCSO Act. Recipients must report sexual assault information to authorities imme...
Bengal Baruipur rape-murder case: One accused killed in encounter; 4 of 12 arrestedBaruipur rape-murder case: One key accused in a Baruipur rape and murder case was killed in an encounter. The victim's body was discovered ...
Muslim personal law recognising puberty as age of marriage violates POCSO Act, PCMA: Allahabad HCA bench of justices JJ Munir and Achal Sachdev observed that the age of marriage for every citizen of the country irrespective of religion ...
Rape case of minor: SC notice to Rajasthan on Asaram's plea challenging Rajasthan HC judgmentThe Supreme Court has asked the Rajasthan government to respond within two weeks to a plea by Asaram, challenging his life sentence for the...
How an alert citizen tipped off Delhi Police that led to arrest in the inter-state baby trafficking networkDelhi Police have busted an inter-state child trafficking network, rescuing five infants and arresting thirteen individuals, including a do...