Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against his conviction in sexual assault caseTejpal was convicted of raping a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator in 2013 during an event organised by the Tehelka magazine in Goa....
20 Aug, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
SC likely to quash FIRs against student protesters, exempts those with serious criminal recordsThe Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated it may quash FIRs against student protesters involved in last month’s nationwide agitations over exa...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
India's 80th Independence Day: A look at protests in its 79-year journey till 'cockroaches' hit the streetsIndia's post-independence history showcases persistent dissent and public mobilisation. Students, farmers, and citizens have repeatedly cha...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Constitutional democracy can't survive if practices like witch-hunting continue to elude rule of law: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has affirmed the life sentence of a man found guilty of witch-hunting, an act linked to a horrific attack on a woman in O...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Court approval not required for rape victim's termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks: MP High CourtThe Madhya Pradesh High Court stated no court approval is needed for rape survivors to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks. This observati...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Ex WFI chief case: Court calls it politically motivated, says two wrestlers testified allegations made under pressureAccording to the copy of the judgement acquitting Singh, seen by PTI, the court also questioned how the complainants mentioned the "wrong c...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Three IPC sections under which Bombay HC convicted Tarun TejpalThe Bombay High Court convicted Tarun Tejpal for rape on Thursday. He was found guilty under three sections of the Indian Penal Code. This ...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
SC allows convicted Asaram to engage trained care taker of his choice, no interim bail as of nowThe Supreme Court denied interim bail to Asaram, who is serving a life sentence. He will now receive round-the-clock assistance from a chos...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlersA Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case. Six women wrestlers had filed allegations ag...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Congress MPs submit notices in both houses for discussion on police action during student protestsCongress party members have initiated notices seeking a parliamentary dialogue concerning the alleged excessive police force used during pr...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
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 ...
25 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
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...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
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 ...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
SC questions Patna High Court's reasoning on 'rape' bid rulingThe Supreme Court questioned a Patna High Court order on sexual assault cases. This order stated that pressing breasts and attempting to re...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
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...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.22 AM IST
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...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.17 PM IST