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Mamata 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.
January 31, 2026Court grants bail to two realty firm employees in Noida techie death case
The accused maintained that they have not committed any offence and have been falsely implicated in the case, seeking release on bail.
January 31, 20262021 Jhanvi Kukreja murder case: Friend Shree Jogdhankar sentenced to life imprisonment
Additional Sessions Judge Satyanarayan Navandar found Jogdhankar guilty of murder under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code.
January 31, 2026Man gets 20 years of imprisonment for sexually abusing minor in Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta Fast Track Special Court Judge Manjith T convicted the accused, uncle of the victim, under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and awarded multiple sentences, directing that they shall run concurrently.
January 31, 2026Delhi riots case: Court acquits man accused of arson, rioting
In an order dated January 28, the court said, "Considering these facts and circumstances, I find that it will be highly unsafe to rely upon the sole testimony of the prosecution witness (PW2 Constable Piyush). I accordingly find that the prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond all reasonable doubts and the accused is entitled to the benefit of doubt."
January 31, 2026Hearing on consideration of ED chargesheet against Al Falah chairman deferred to Feb 13
The ED had earlier stated that the university generated Rs 415.10 crore in revenue between 2018 and 2025, noting what it described as a "meteoric rise" in income that did not align with the group's declared financials or its asset buildup.
January 31, 2026Thane court acquits man accused of wife's murder
The court, in its order, stated that the victim's brother had testified that his sister used to tell him about the abusive language used by the accused and his suspicion of character, but these contentions are "very vague".
January 31, 2026Civil police officer sentenced to four years’ rigorous imprisonment in bribery case
The accused was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years and to pay a fine of Rs 25,000 under Section 7 of the Act.
January 31, 2026Delhi: Court committee condemns HC bar association's opposition to enhance pecuniary limit
"The stand adopted by the DHCBA is not only contrary to national judicial reform objectives but also inconsistent with the constitutional vision of decentralised, efficient, and accessible justice delivery," he said.
January 30, 2026Five get life imprisonment for murdering businessman in Odisha
On the intervening night of June 13 and 14, 2020, the convicts trespassed into the office-cum-residence of the deceased, identified as Lambodar Muni, a distributor of milk and milk products, at Hillpatna area, for the purpose of committing dacoity.
January 30, 2026PMLA court allows civic body to demolish dilapidated hotel linked to Iqbal Mirchi case
The ED has filed a criminal case against Mirchi, his family and others to probe alleged illegal dealings in purchase and sale of costly real estate assets in Mumbai.
January 30, 2026Key directions of SC verdict ordering free sanitary pads, separate toilets in school
The Supreme Court said that the inaccessibility of menstrual hygiene management measures strips away the right to participate on equal terms in school. The domino effect of the absence of education is the inability to participate in all walks of life later.
January 30, 2026Court bars filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap from making 'derogatory' comments against Salman, kin
It then temporarily restrained Kashyap and others from making, uploading videos, posting, re-posting, giving interviews, corresponding, communicating, uploading, printing, publishing, re-publishing, hosting, circulating or re-circulating any further defamatory/slanderous content.
January 30, 2026CBFC files caveat in SC in 'Jana Nayagan' release case
The bench allowed an appeal filed by the CBFC, challenging the order of Justice Asha, dated January 9, which also quashed a communication dated January 5 of the regional officer of the censor board, stating that based on a complaint from one of its members, the matter has been referred to the revising committee by the Chairperson of the board.
January 30, 2026Patiala court dismisses bail plea of CEO of Believe Music India in royalty fraud case
According to the complaint, the accused allegedly acted in connivance to divert publishing royalties and withhold payments.
January 30, 2026Faridabad court sentences man to 20-year imprisonment for raping minor in 2020
According to the FIR, on October 26, 2020, when the girl's parents left for work. Pandey, who lived next door, broke into their home under the pretence of asking for help with some work and took the girl to his room and raped her.
January 30, 2026Delhi court grants bail to Ugandan woman in narcotics smuggling case, deems arrest as illegal
According to the prosecution, DRI officers intercepted the accused at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on May 1, 2025, after she arrived from Uganda via Doha, on the basis of specific intelligence. She was suspected of concealing contraband inside her body and was taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after a magistrate's permission, where she allegedly excreted seven capsules containing methaqualone and cocaine weighing 530 grams.
January 30, 2026Actor Kamaal R Khan granted bail in Oshiwara firing case
The lawyer further asserted that mere possession of 22 cartridges would not incriminate the actor, as the Arms Rules permit a licensed firearm holder to purchase 200 cartridges in a year.
January 30, 2026'No misuse of liberty': Delhi court denies cancelling bail of illegal Bangladeshi immigrant
On November 24, 2025, Chief Judicial Magistrate Mridul Gupta had granted bail to Hosen noting that since all material recoveries have been effected and chargesheet has already been filed, Hosen could not be denied bail simply on the reason that other wanted persons are yet to be arrested.
January 30, 2026Delhi riots case: Court grants interim bail to Khalid Saifi, bars him from using social media
According to the FIR registered at Jagat Puri police station, a mob had assembled in Masjidwali Gali in Khureji Khas area of northeast Delhi on February 26, 2020.
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