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Delhi riots case: Court acquits 6 accused, orders police to take action over 'tampered' probe
In an order dated January 31, the court said, "I find that the prosecution has miserably failed to prove its case against the accused and all the accused are acquitted of all the charges framed against them."
February 3, 2026Father-in-law's information on salary, property cannot be provided under RTI to son-in-law: Information Commissioner
The bench stated that if the applicant deems it necessary to collect such information for his defence, the appropriate forum would be the court where his case is pending. He can obtain all this information from the department concerned through legal means before the court. And if the court deems it necessary, it can order the relevant department to provide all this information.
February 3, 2026Turkman Gate violence: Delhi court hears bail pleas of 3 accused in stone-pelting case
Additional Sessions Judge Bhupinder Singh was hearing the arguments pertaining to the bail applications filed by three accused -- Mohammed Areeb, Mohammad Naved and Mohammad Athar.
February 3, 2026Thane court acquits five in 2020 police assault case; cites contradictions, lack of evidence
Pointing out the logical impossibility of the prosecution's claims, Additional Sessions Judge V L Bhosale said, "This is physically impossible. One person cannot simultaneously catch the collars of two different persons. This contradiction is not on some minor or collateral matter, but goes to the very heart of the prosecution case - namely, who assaulted WHOM."
February 3, 2026SC bail to 3 accused in 2024 Pune Porsche crash: Victim's kin say it sends wrong message
The case relates to the incident on May 19, 2024, when a Porsche car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy under the influence of alcohol fatally knocked down two IT professionals -- Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta -- in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area.
February 3, 2026Delhi court takes cognisance of cheating case against M3M, summons promoters
The case arises from an FIR registered in March 2022 on a complaint by MGF Developments Ltd relating to a land exchange deal in Gurugram involving land valued at approximately Rs 450 crore.
February 3, 2026Pune land deal: Separate charge sheets against Shital Tejwani for selling govt land, evading stamp duty
A separate charge sheet was filed by Bavdhan Police in Pimpri Chinchwad on Monday against Tejwani for allegedly evading a stamp duty of Rs 21 crore and sub-registrar R B Taru for facilitating the sale deed.
February 2, 2026UP: Court sentences man to 20-years' rigorous imprisonment for rape of Dalit girl
If the accused fails to deposit the fine, he would serve an additional six months of jail time, Assistant District Government Counsel Vinod Kumar Singh
February 2, 2026Six get three years in jail for tiger poaching in Maharashtra's Pench Reserve
"The investigation was completed under the guidance of then Field Director A Shreelakshmi and Dr Prabhunath Shukla, by Range Forest Officer Jayesh Tayade and Assistant Conservator of Forests Atul Devkar. During the proceedings, the court examined 10 witnesses, 113 documents, and 37 material exhibits
February 2, 2026Gurugram court sentence two men to life term over truck driver's murder in roadrage incident
A heated argument ensued between the motorcyclist and the truck driver before the mother intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.
February 2, 2026SC junks plea against Kerala PSC policy accepting higher qualifications for junior nurse post
Upholding the concurrent views of the Kerala High Court and Kerala Administrative Tribunal, a bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol said they are "not inclined to interfere in this special leave petition" after hearing the counsels.
February 2, 2026Former additional public prosecutor gets 6 months in jail for bribery
In April 2013, Bacchav, while serving as APP in the Thane district court, sought a bribe of Rs 10000 from a woman facing trial in a case registered at Vashi police station. She had sought the bribe for arguing in the woman's favour.
February 2, 2026Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind moves SC against Assam CM's 'communal' remarks
The application also requested the top court to lay down regulatory guidelines for constitutional functionaries, ensuring that no one is allowed to take shelter behind their position to promote communal hatred, incite public animosity, or vilify any group.
February 2, 2026Power of Attorney-holder Tejwani executed sale of Mundhwa land owned by govt: EOW charge sheet
While First Information Reports (FIRs) had been registered against signatories and vendors regarding the land deal, Parth Pawar’s name had not been included in the police case.
February 2, 2026Predecessor judge to hear arguments on sentencing against separatist Andrabi, says NIA court
Special Judge Chanderjit Singh was transferred from the NIA court to the Karkardooma courts in November 2025 but as the judgment in the case was pending, he took the case file with him for pronouncing the verdict.
February 2, 2026SC grants bail to SAD leader Bikram Majithia in disproportionate assets case
The counsel for the state had contended before the high court that there was substantial evidence against Majithia establishing his own enrichment and also that of his family-run companies, apart from acquiring assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
February 2, 2026Man sentenced to double life imprisonment for murdering wife
On May 18, 2024, at around 6.30 pm, he intercepted Ambili near Pallichanda Junction in Pallipuram, pushed her down from her scooter and stabbed her 17 times with a knife, resulting in her death.
February 2, 2026Court grants statutory bail to former TDB officer in Sabarimala gold loss cases
Rajeevaru, who is lodged at the Thiruvananthapuram Special Sub Jail, was shifted to the hospital after he developed chest discomfort on Sunday.
February 2, 2026Uttarakhand court acquits Sudanese student of rape charges
The court noted that the complainant and all her friends had consumed drinks at the party, and she herself admitted in her statements that she was in an inebriated state and did not know who touched her. The court noted that other witnesses stated that the student and Musa slept in separate rooms, and none of them stated in their statements that the accused attempted to rape the student.
February 2, 2026Mamata Banerjee moves SC against SIR in West Bengal
Sharpening her attack on the Election Commission, Banerjee had warned that continuation of the SIR in the present form could trigger "mass disenfranchisement" and "strike at the foundations of democracy".
February 1, 2026UP: Man gets 20 years in jail for raping 8-year-old girl
The police submitted a chargesheet following the investigation. After examining the evidence and hearing arguments from both sides, the court delivered its verdict.
February 1, 2026Deepam row: Cases registered for remarks against Justice Swaminathan, TN DGP tells SC
On December 1, 2025, Justice Swaminathan allowed writ petitions that sought a direction for appropriate arrangements to light the Karthigai Deepam at the 'Dheepathoon', a stone lamp pillar located on the Thiruparankundram hillock close to a dargah.
February 1, 2026Sabarimala gold loss: prime accused seeks statutory bail in second case
SIT officials said a detailed probe has been conducted, but the delay in filing the charge sheets in both cases was due to pending scientific test results.
February 1, 2026Economic Offences Wing Kashmir chargesheets two in fake international prize scam
The probe conclusively revealed that Jitu Raj Johari, a resident of Faridabad and Suresh Thakur, a resident of Delhi were actively involved in the commission of the offence and had duped the complainant of lakhs of rupees, he said.
February 1, 202612 yrs on, man gets life imprisonment for murdering minor son; convicted for bid to kill family
The Mahatma Phule Chowk Police later arrested the accused and registered a case against him under Indian Penal Code sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder) and 324 (voluntarily causing hurt using dangerous weapons or means).
February 1, 2026Two sentenced to 15 years in jail for attempting to murder man in UP's Gonda
According to the prosecution, on September 10, 2012, Shukla was sitting outside his house when the two convicts arrived at the spot and fired at him with the intention of killing him. A bullet hit Shukla in the leg, injuring him seriously, and he was immediately admitted to the district hospital.
February 1, 2026Court sends 2 to jail for 15 years for launching murderous attack on man in UP's Gonda
According to the prosecution, on September 10, 2012, Gaurav Shukla was sitting outside his house when the two convicts arrived at the spot and fired at him with the intention of killing him. A bullet hit Gaurav in the leg, injuring him seriously, and he was immediately admitted to the district hospital.
January 31, 2026Teacher gets 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing autistic boy in Kerala
According to the prosecution, the accused exploited the child’s condition and sexually abused him in the school bathroom in July 2019.
January 31, 2026Jhanvi Kukreja murder case: Friend Jogdhankar sentenced to life imprisonment, co-accused acquitted
The court found that the post-incident conduct of Jogdhankar played a vital role in the case. It pointed out that the accused did not give details of the injuries and provided false history to the doctor at the hospital about the wounds.
January 31, 2026Man gets 20 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping, raping teenage girl in 2019
Besides sentencing the accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 on him. The judge recommended the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in Thane to award compensation under the Manodhairya Scheme.
January 31, 2026Man gets life imprisonment for murdering astrologer in Kannur
According to the prosecution, on February 4, 2012, Ramees entered the astrologer’s office and stabbed Kunjuraman multiple times.
January 31, 2026Delhi court discharges woman in 2016 passport tampering case, slams prosecution for 'concealment'
The court said that the investigation failed to establish whether any offence or its conspiracy was committed in India.
January 31, 2026Woman sentenced to life imprisonment for killing female roommate in Bhubaneswar
During investigation, it was found that Mitra was strongly opposed to Das’s marriage and had insisted that she cancel it. The convict allegedly feared that their friendship would break if Das got married, police said.
January 31, 2026Kerala court sentences Ex policeman to 4 years of imprisonment for taking bribe
Kollam Special Judge (Vigilance) Mohit C S sentenced R Mohanan to three years under section 7 (offence relating to public servant being bribed) and four years under section 13 (criminal misconduct by a public servant) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on him.
January 31, 2026Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre inaugurated; CM hails initiative
The CM underlined the need to prepare lawyers and prosecutors to deal with changing laws, new criminal legislations and the growing use of artificial intelligence and technology in the legal field.
January 31, 2026Man sentenced to life imprisonment for rape, murder of woman in Pathanamthitta
According to the prosecution, Michael (26), had separated from her husband and was living with her partner, Tijin Joseph, who had also ended his marital relationship.
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