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Singapore blocks social media posts attacking Indian communitySingapore has ordered social media platforms to block 14 posts, likely from China, that targeted the Indian community and undermined the na...
Supreme Court says accused cannot be denied chargesheet documentsThe Supreme Court has ruled that accused individuals must have access to chargesheet documents. Withholding these materials can severely im...
FIR not required for ED's civil action under PMLA: HCThe Kerala High Court has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate can initiate civil action under the PMLA even without a registered FIR or ...
Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekar among 17 charged in Rs 200-crore money laundering caseA Delhi court has formally framed charges against actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, and 17 others in a Rs 20...
ED arrests 4 promoters in Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud case involving over 19,000 buyersThe Enforcement Directorate has arrested four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd. This action is part of a money laundering probe into ...
'Courts can hold sedition trials if accused has no objection': Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has ruled that trials under the sedition law, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, can proceed if the accused agrees. T...
National Anti-Doping Act set to be amended, Ministry proposes five-year jail for suppliersIndia is set to amend its National Anti Doping Act. The proposed changes will criminalize the supply of banned substances to athletes. Supp...
Robert Vadra withdraws in Delhi HC plea against trial court summons in Haryana land deal caseBusinessman Robert Vadra has withdrawn his petition in the Delhi High Court. The petition challenged a trial court order summoning him in a...
Former Yes Bank CEO Rana Kapoor, Sudhir Valia booked in a fraud case by the Mumbai PoliceMumbai Police have filed a fresh FIR against former Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor and investor Sudhir Valia for an alleged ₹1,000-crore f...
Fit certificate a must: Bengal govt issues new guidelines for animal slaughterThe West Bengal government has introduced new rules for animal slaughter. Animals must now have a 'fit certificate' from authorities before...
SC order turns up tax heat on old benami transactionsThe Supreme Court has ruled that tax authorities can retroactively apply the benami law to confiscate assets from transactions predating 20...
Maharashtra government orders strict implementation of POSH Act after Nashik TCS caseMaharashtra government mandates strict adherence to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act. All establishments with ten or more employees ...
Crimes dipped by 6% across country: NCRBIndia saw a six percent drop in crimes in 2024. Over 58 lakh cases were reported, down from 62 lakh in 2023. The crime rate per lakh popula...
2024 Haldwani riots case: SC sets aside order granting default bail to two accusedThe Supreme Court has cancelled default bail for two individuals accused in the 2024 Haldwani arson and rioting case. The court found the H...
Ending a 'live-in' Isn't legally trickyThe Supreme Court has declared that ending a live-in relationship is not a criminal offense. This ruling clarifies that, like marriage, suc...
Dead end? NIA unlikely to appeal against Bombay HC order in Malegaon blast caseThe Bombay High Court has discharged four individuals in the 2006 Malegaon blast case. The court found insufficient evidence to proceed wit...
Rs 15 lakh PF deducted but not deposited: HC allows criminal case to continue against director of company that turned insolventThe Orissa High Court ruled that a company director will face a criminal case for failing to deposit Rs 15 lakh deducted from employee sala...