Following the success of Raakh, viewers who enjoy crime thrillers have several exciting options to add to their watchlists. Whether it's the intense police investigations of Delhi Crime, the dark and gritty world of Paatal Lok, the small-town murder mystery of Kohrra, or the psychological twists of Asur, these shows offer gripping stories and strong performances. Read on to know more about them.
Chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai with members Pankaj Jain and Pulak Ghosh, the 8th Pay Commission will decide on salary and pension hikes of central government employees and pensioners, with recommendations expected next year following stakeholder consultations.
YouTuber and journalist A Shankar, popularly known as Savukku Shankar, has moved the Madras High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) Arun IPS, relying on recent adverse observations and findings made against the officer by the High Court while setting aside a preventive detention order. [] The post YouTuber Savukku Shankar moves Madras High Court seeking CBI probe against Tamil Nadu Vigilance chief Arun IPS appeared first on India Legal .
Bill C-9: Canada Passes New Hate Crime Law, CoHNA Welcomes Move
Canada has passed a new law aimed at tackling hate crimes and protecting people from intimidation at places of worship, schools, and community centers, as the country responds to a sharp rise in hate-related incidents in recent years.
Thousands Unite For BAPS Charities Spirit Of Service Initiative Across North America
iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- More than 50,000 people across North America took part in the 2026 BAPS Charities Spirit of Service Walk-Run, a large-scale volunteer initiative that brought together community members, elected officials, first responders, and nonprofit organizations in support of local causes, an official news release stated. Held in more than 100 cities across the []
By Justice Markandey Katju (Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman of the Press Council of India. The views expressed are his own.) The recent MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) between the U.S. and Iran, signed by the presidents of both countries, has important lessons for India. The U.S. []
Judging with Machines, Deciding as Humans: Human-in-the-Loop AI in Criminal Justice
In a criminal justice system operating under immense institutional pressure, Human-in-the-Loop AI has to be approached with an open mind JAASIR ASHRAF MIR The Supreme Courts decision, while granting bail to the accused in Syed Iftikhar Andrabi v. National Investigation Agency (2026), has brought in again in discussions a fundamental question in Indian criminal law pertaining to the role of courts in promoting consistency in the exercise of judicial discretion while preserving judicial independence, constitutional guarantees, and the flexibility necessary to achieve justice in individual cases. The immediate context of this question arises prominently in bail adjudication under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, particularly Section 43D(5) of UAPA; however, it extends across criminal procedure more broadly. That the Supreme Courts Draft Regulations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026, has further made the issue expedient. In this article, I make an exploration, whether a carefully regulated Human-in-the-Loop AI framework can assist judicial decision-making. Further, it argues that whether AI must never replace judicial reasoning or determine outcomes, even if it may help reduce arbitrariness, promote greater consistency, and support a more structured balancing of competing interests affecting personal liberty, thereby strengthening the rule of law. Judicial Discretion, Personal Liberty, and the Quest for Consistency in Bail Adjudication Bail adjudication under the UAPA is not often a routine procedural exercise. It calls upon the courts to balance personal liberty, national security, evidentiary thresholds, and constitutional rights. Central to such bail matters lies a continuing tension wherein courts must safeguard the individuals right to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution while simultaneously addressing concerns relating to national security, public safety, the integrity of criminal investigations, and the effective administration of justice. Bail jurisprudence, therefore, operates within a framework shaped ordinarily by competing constitutional considerations and demands a harmonious approach. In the final analysis of such determination, Judicial discretion remains central to the exercise. Criminal cases differ in their facts, evidentiary records, procedural histories, and social contexts. Any attempt to eliminate discretion would equally risk undermining the ethos of justice itself. However, at the same time, discretion presents institutional challenges equally. In situations where similarly situated individuals approach different courts or even different benches of the same court, outcomes may vary considerably. The concern, therefore, is not the existence of discretion but the manner in which discretion is exercised and applied. A legal system committed to equality before the law and equal protection of the laws benefits from coherence, predictability, and reasoned consistency in judicial decision-making. In the Nature of the Judicial Process, Justice Benjamin Cardozo offers important insights into judicial decision-making. He explains that judicial decision-making is not a mechanical exercise involving the simple application of pre-existing rules. Rather, in cases where the law is incomplete or unsettled, judges inevitably draw upon precedent, logic, history, custom, and considerations of social utility. At the same time, Cardozo recognised that in straightforward cases, where clear statutory language or binding precedent exists, the judicial role is largely confined to applying the law to the facts before the court. The concern of discretionary power or, for that matter, the debate regarding it, is not new; it is as old as the laws. However, Andrabis case, when juxtaposed with the Supreme Court's AI draft regulation, provide us an opportunity to kick start the discussion regarding the exercise of discretionary power under the UAPA. More so, considering the inconsistency flagged by the Supreme Court in the Andrabi judgment. The Supreme Courts decision in Union of India v. K.A. Najeeb (2021) marked a significant constitutional intervention in UAPA bail Jurisprudence. In Najeeb, the Court laid down the principle that constitutional courts are not rendered powerless merely because Parliament has enacted restrictive bail provisions. The Court held that prolonged incarceration and a delayed trial may itself amount to a violation of Article 21. This situation leads to the continuing tension between the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty under Article 21 and statutory provisions that impose stringent restrictions on the grant of bail. In appropriate cases, therefore, continued detention may raise constitutional concerns under Article 21 even under a special statute containing a stringent embargo on bail. Following Najeeb, courts have been required to navigate the relationship between two distinct standards. The first is the statutory threshold under Section 43D(5) under UAPA, which requires courts to determine whether there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accusation is prima facie true. The second is the constitutional obligation to protect personal liberty and guard against indefinite incarceration. Subsequent decisions, including Gurwinder Singh v. State of Punjab (2024) and Gulfisha Fatima v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) (2026), illustrate how courts have approached this tension differently in practice, particularly where the statutory embargo continues to weigh heavily despite significant delays in trial. The jurisprudence emanating from the Najeeb, Gurwinder Singh, and Gulfisha has therefore produced an inconsistent jurisprudence leading to confusion, which doesn't abode well for the rule of law. Following Najeeb, the SC in Andrabi appears to continue the constitutional balancing exercise. The Supreme Court, while granting bail to Andrabi, reaffirmed that the principles articulated in Najeeb in 2021 remain relevant where incarceration has become prolonged and the prospects of trial appear remote. Arguably, the judgment may be read as an effort to preserve the primacy of liberty while remaining attentive to the statutory framework of the UAPA. Whether the precedent set now reflects continuity or a context-specific refinement is a matter on which reasonable views may differ. Across Indias criminal justice system, the underlying challenge is broader than any single statute. Judges are routinely required to decide bail applications, remand matters, anticipatory bail petitions, and other pre-trial issues under substantial institutional constraints. Heavy caseloads, voluminous records, limited hearing time, and an ever-expanding body of precedent create conditions in which variations in reasoning and outcomes may be difficult to avoid. If consistency is to be improved without reducing the quality of the verdict into a mechanical exercise, the question to be considered now is how assistive technology can support judicial reasoning without displacing it. Human-in-the-Loop AI and the Supreme Court's Draft Regulatory Framework Constitutional Safeguards, Judicial Primacy, and the Future of Criminal Justice Indeed, the safeguards accompanying any technological intervention in the justice delivery system are important. However, if the use of technology and use of judicial primacy is used in a way which will aid in protecting constitutional values, consistency, transparency, explainability, auditability, data integrity, accountability, and strengthen the rule of law, it can revolutionise the whole justice system. The draft regulations is rightly a significant development and providing safeguards regarding the use and against automation bias, which is also essential, since judges may, in practice, attach undue weight to outputs that appear objective or technologically sophisticated. Since the legal processes become increasingly digital, interaction between technology and adjudication may become unavoidable. The more important question, therefore, is not whether technology should enter the courtroom. In many respects, it already has, and we experience it. The real issue is how it should be structured so that it supports constitutional values rather than weakening them. The recent trajectory of bail jurisprudence quoted above under the UAPA helps explain why this inquiry matters. In a legal system where liberty often depends upon the interpretation of precedent, and where similar factual situations can sometimes produce different outcomes, consistency is not merely an administrative preference. It is closely connected to equality before the law, procedural fairness, and the rule of law itself. Human-in-the-Loop AI may or may not eventually provide part of the answer. Even so, the scale, complexity, and institutional demands of Indias criminal justice system make it a question worthy of serious consideration. The issue should perhaps be viewed not as a technological solution to a legal problem, but as a constitutional and institutional inquiry into how courts might preserve coherence, consistency, transparency, proportionality and fairness in the administration of justice while strengthening the rule of law. The Supreme Courts draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026, is therefore a significant development. The article lays more emphasis on all stakeholder participation in the consultation process, as it is likely to be crucial if the eventual framework is to support the rule of law while preserving judicial reasoning, judicial independence, and the human responsibility that remains central to adjudication. Draft Regulation on AI as a way forward and Preserving Judicial Primacy The active participation of experts and all stakeholders is important as to make the final regulations on AI useful, which will result in extracting maximum benefits from technological uses without compromising on a human-centric framework and reflecting a clear preference for judicial primacy. Today, the challenge is not one between judges and machines. Rather, it is how to reduce arbitrariness, minimise inconsistency, and ensure that the proportionality-based balancing of competing interests affecting personal liberty is undertaken in a more structured, transparent, and principled manner that strengthens the rule of law. In a criminal justice system operating under immense institutional pressure, Human-in-the-Loop AI has to be approached with an open mind and may offer one possible means of advancing these objectives while preserving judicial primacy. Whether it can do so effectively, however, remains a question that warrants sustained empirical and normative inquiry, one that Indian criminal jurisprudence can no longer afford to ignore. (The Author is LLM, SOAS as a Chevening Scholar (202324). Senior Prosecuting Officer, Government of Jammu and Kashmir)
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M.P. to form dedicated task force to counter organised forest crime: CM Yadav
The Chief Minister also approved formation of a command and control centre for the protection of States forests and wildlife
Amit Shah urges tech-led criminal justice system, stronger fingerprint database
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the crucial role of technology in the criminal justice system, advocating for its full integration from investigation to conviction. Speaking at the All India Fingerprint Conference, Shah urged for the expanded use of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS). He stressed that NAFIS's database needs to be enriched with crime scene fingerprints to effectively prove crimes and secure citizens' constitutional rights.
Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: Abraham Lincoln's words, spoken during a divided America, underscore the universal nature of liberty. His Emancipation Proclamation paved the way for this freedom, making his message profoundly relevant today as a call for justice and equality for all.
India to hold vice-presidency of global financial crime watchdog FATF for first time
India is set to assume the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time, with Vivek Aggarwal appointed to the role from July 2026 to June 2027. This significant elevation reflects India's robust anti-money laundering framework and its contributions to global financial security. Aggarwal will support the FATF president in advancing the organization's mission to combat illicit financial activities worldwide.
Andhra Pradesh CM Promises Justice in Youths Death While in Police Custody
Amaravati, June 19: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has assured the family of Gade Sai Krishna, who allegedly died in police custody, of a fair investigation and justice. On Friday, Sai Krishnas mother, Vijay Lakshmi, and other family members met with the Chief Minister, demanding a thorough inquiry into the case. Chief Minister ... Read more Andhra Pradesh CM Promises Justice in Youths Death While in Police Custody
India-Origin COO Among Big Winners In SpaceXs Cursor Acquisition
A major acquisition by Elon Musk's SpaceX has created a new generation of young tech billionaires, including an India-origin entrepreneur and a Pakistani co-founder behind one of the fastest-growing artificial intelligence startups.
Supreme Court, Trans Amendment Act and a Foucauldian lesson: A weekly round-up on Constitution First
Biopower, as Michel Foucault explained, is the technology by which the modern State ceased merely punishing bodies and began administering them. Some lives were deemed productive, legible, worth investing in, while others were, in his phrase, let die, through the quieter violence of exclusion, exposure and abandonment. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, which became a law in March, is a near-perfect illustration of this logic in motion.
The newly signed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding may have halted an expensive military confrontation, but it has also exposed deep questions about the effectiveness of military force, the limits of American leverage, and the political calculations driving both Washington and Tehran The post Memorandum Or Mirage? appeared first on India Legal .
Confidential toll-free helplines and a portal will be established for reporting crimes against children. Scheme titled Makalkkoppam will be implemented to prevent crimes against women
I Still Love Didi, But Its Too Late
In a candid and often emotional interview, the rebel Trinamool MP explains why she walked away from Mamata Banerjee despite her enduring affection for the Bengal leader. From allegations of arrogance and inaccessibility to concerns over corruption, leadership failures and overreliance on Abhishek Banerjee, Roy lays bare the reasons behind the biggest rebellion in the partys history The post I Still Love Didi, But Its Too Late appeared first on India Legal .
Consent, Character and the Constitution
A landmark ruling on consensual relationships reaffirms that personal autonomynot social approvalis the measure of constitutional freedom, even as India continues to grapple with honour killings and moral policing The post Consent, Character and the Constitution appeared first on India Legal .
Justice on hold: Indias courts are clogged
Civil cases in district courts face the longest delays, exposing a stark mismatch between caseload and capacity
The petition seeks takedown of YouTube videos, social media posts, and online articles falsely claiming seventy-five judges and Union ministers participated in the Second International Bar and Bench Badminton Championship in London.
Indian Jurist Bimal Patel Elected To ITLOS
India will retain its representation on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea after international jurist Bimal Patel was elected as a judge of the Hamburg-based body during a meeting of member states in New York on Thursday, June 18.
Ravindra Singh Yadav, the newly appointed DGP of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is ushering in a new era of law enforcement through technology. His focus on cyber forensics and anti-narcotics initiatives, alongside a commitment to the Jarawa tribe's safety, highlights a comprehensive approach to modernization. Yadav plans to implement robust digital frameworks like ICJS and CCTNS to enhance investigations and build public trust through collaborative policing.
IDF soldier likely fled India after war crimes complaint
Hyderabad:Eitan Gilboa, the Israeli reservist whom the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) asked Indian authorities to arrest in May this year, may have already left the country. Natacha Bracq, the Belgium-based organisations litigation head, toldScroll.inthat Gilboa likely departed India after their complaint became public, adding that in several other countries, the Israeli Embassy had intervened to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Between The Law And A Hard Place
While a Meghalaya High Court POCSO case verdict that allowed an underage couples marriage deserves applause, because it understood and applied local norms and traditions, no attempt at generalising this as a precedent can help across India. With societies so varied in complexities, one needs to search for a practical middle ground The post Between The Law And A Hard Place appeared first on India Legal .
Protecting Childhood in the Courtroom
A new custody places child welfare, psychological safety, and human dignity at the heart of family law The post Protecting Childhood in the Courtroom appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi Police Arrests Fugitive Accused of Rape and Other Crimes
New Delhi, June 19: The team from the Welcome Police Station in Northeast Delhi has apprehended a wanted suspect involved in rape, threats, stalking, and violations of the POCSO Act. The arrest occurred two months after the case was filed, with the suspect being captured in Uttarakhand. On April 4, 2026, a 21-year-old woman filed ... Read more Delhi Police Arrests Fugitive Accused of Rape and Other Crimes
Indian-Born Man Could Lose U.S. Citizenship Over Alleged Identity Fraud
A federal court in Oregon is considering a case that could strip an Indian-born man of his U.S. citizenship after authorities accused him of obtaining immigration benefits and naturalization by using false information and multiple identities.
Supreme Court denies urgent listing of pleas related to NEET-UG 2026 re-test
The Supreme Court on Friday declined requests for urgent listing of petitions arising from the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled to be conducted on June 21, observing that all matters relating to the examination are already pending consideration before a Bench headed by Justice PS Narasimha. The issue was mentioned before the Bench of Chief Justice [] The post Supreme Court denies urgent listing of pleas related to NEET-UG 2026 re-test appeared first on India Legal .
Why should the Indian Crew Die? : Wife of deceased Seafarer demands justice and answers from Centre
The wife of Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh Bhargavi on Friday demanded a response from the State and Central government and sought clarity on compensation and benefits for the families of the deceased crew members.
The Delhi High Court on Friday agreed to hear a petition seeking urgent intervention against the circulation of alleged fake news claiming that members of the judiciary and the executive had jointly participated in a badminton tournament held in London earlier this month. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before Justice Tejas Karia by [] The post London Badminton Tournament: Delhi High Court to hear plea against fake news involving judges, Union Ministers appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court upholds temporary ban on Telegram ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-test
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Central governments decision to temporarily block messaging platform Telegram in India ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21. The single-judge Bench of Justice Tejas Karia dismissed the writ petition filed by Telegram challenging the blocking order, which [] The post Delhi High Court upholds temporary ban on Telegram ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-test appeared first on India Legal .
Madras High Court reduces sentence of POCSO convict, cites impact of adolescent hormonal changes
The Madras High Court has observed that although a romantic or consensual relationship with a minor cannot serve as a defence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the impact of hormonal and emotional changes during adolescence may be a relevant mitigating factor while determining the appropriate sentence in such cases. The [] The post Madras High Court reduces sentence of POCSO convict, cites impact of adolescent hormonal changes appeared first on India Legal .
MLC 2026: Du Plessis Century Helps TSK Chase Down 221 Against Seattle Orcas
The Texas Super Kings started their Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 campaign with a statement win against Seattle Orcas at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium.
The Calcutta High Court has sought the response of the West Bengal government on a petition challenging the alleged mandatory participation of state government employees in the International Yoga Day programme scheduled to be held in Kolkata on June 21, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lead the national celebrations. The single-judge Bench [] The post International Yoga Day: Calcutta High Court seeks state response on plea challenging mandatory employee participation appeared first on India Legal .
Doddanna moves cyber crime police over death hoax
Veteran Kannada actor Doddanna has filed a cyber crime complaint after a fake social media post falsely announced his death. The fabricated news, allegedly created using AI, caused distress among fans and well-wishers. Doddanna released a video confirming he is alive and well, urging authorities to act against the perpetrators and the public to verify information before sharing.
West Bengal LoP row: Kalyan Bandopadhyay flags CID inquiry attempt in signature forgery probe
Senior Advocate and All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kalyan Bandopadhyay has written a letter to the Secretary of the Calcutta High Court Bar Association (CHCBA) raising objections over a call made by an officer of the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID), alleging improper interference in a matter where he is currently appearing as [] The post West Bengal LoP row: Kalyan Bandopadhyay flags CID inquiry attempt in signature forgery probe appeared first on India Legal .
Pakistani-American Leader Arrested In $38 Million Medicaid Fraud Probe
A Pakistani-American community leader in New York has been arrested along with seven others in a case that federal prosecutors said involved years-long scheme to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars from the Medicaid program through two adult daycare centers in Brooklyn.
American Forces End Maritime Blockade After U.S.-Iran Deal
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is set to resume normally after the United States announced it has ended all maritime blockade enforcement measures around Iran, marking a significant step following a new agreement between Washington and Tehran, aimed at reducing tensions in the region.
Operation Vajrapat launched to dismantle crime networks in 3 UP districts
Panchkula Polices Crime and Encroachment-Free Mission: Illegal shanties in Sec 14 removed
Panchkula Police Launches Mounted Patrols: Aims to Control Crime and Save Fuel
AIDWA delegation seeks justice for Kurukshetra minor rape survivor
Starring Kareena and Prithviraj Sukumaran, Daayra, inspired by true events, explores the ripple effects of a disturbing incident, examining the blurred lines between justice and truth while raising complex moral questions and challenging public perceptions.
I, Nobody trailer: Prithviraj Sukumaran plays a man caught in a web of crime
I, Nobody trailer: Prithviraj Sukumaran plays a man caught in a web of crime
Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says its not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
Daayra: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumarans crime-thriller gets release date
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the films shoot was wrapped in December last year
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Union government, the Bar Council of India (BCI), State Bar Councils and the University Grants Commission (UGC) on a writ petition filed by the Bar Association of India (BAI) seeking creation of a nationwide digital mechanism to verify advocates and curb fake legal practitioners, along with [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on plea seeking national digital registry of advocates to curb fake lawyers appeared first on India Legal .
Ambassador Hotel moves Delhi High Court against Centres eviction notice
The long-pending ownership dispute involving Delhis iconic Ambassador Hotel has now reached the Delhi High Court, with the hotel owners challenging an eviction notice issued by the Central government under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. Sir Sobha Singh & Sons Private Limited, which owns the hotel, has challenged the June 9, [] The post Ambassador Hotel moves Delhi High Court against Centres eviction notice appeared first on India Legal .
The High Court said there was not much difference between those who attacked the Parliament and one who tortured an elected representative in custody
Centre defends Telegram ban before Delhi High Court, warns of NEET paper leak risks
The Central government on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the messaging platform Telegram has effectively become a new dark web, allegedly functioning as a conduit linking threat actors and enabling large-scale coordination of unlawful activities while masking user identities. The submission was made in a counter-affidavit filed by the Ministry of Electronics and [] The post Centre defends Telegram ban before Delhi High Court, warns of NEET paper leak risks appeared first on India Legal .
Bengaluru court restrains social media giants from hosting defamatory content against Pawan Kalyan
A Bengaluru civil court has directed social media intermediaries X Corp (formerly Twitter), Google LLC, and Meta Platforms to restrain publication, circulation and dissemination of allegedly defamatory online content concerning Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president Konidala Pawan Kalyan. The interim order was passed on June 11 by the XVI Additional [] The post Bengaluru court restrains social media giants from hosting defamatory content against Pawan Kalyan appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court refuses to waive 30-day notice for special marriages
The Delhi High Court has refused to relax the mandatory 30-day notice period prescribed under the Special Marriage Act, observing that personal hardship or individual inconvenience, however genuine, cannot justify bypassing a statutory mandate. The single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed a plea filed by a couple seeking waiver of the notice period [] The post Delhi High Court refuses to waive 30-day notice for special marriages appeared first on India Legal .
Meet The Captains: The 6 Leaders Shaping Major League Cricket 2026
In most American sports, be it the basketball, baseball, football or soccer, the biggest decisions come from the sidelines. NFL coaches call plays. NBA coaches draw up sets during timeouts. Soccer managers direct tactics from the touchline. Baseball managers decide when to change pitchers.
Supreme Court signals zero tolerance for cyber fraud, terms fraudsters parasites
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by an alleged cyber fraud accused seeking consolidation of multiple criminal cases and protection from arrest, observing that cyber criminals who defrauded innocent citizens were parasites, who posed a serious threat to society and must be dealt with firmly under the law. The [] The post Supreme Court signals zero tolerance for cyber fraud, terms fraudsters parasites appeared first on India Legal .
Madras High Court halts Church construction near Mariyamman Temple in Coimbatore
The Madras High Court has restrained the construction of a church near a century-old Mariyamman temple in Coimbatore, observing that the objections raised by local residents could not be ignored and that the possibility of mala fide intent could not be ruled out in the facts of the case. The Division Bench of Justice GR [] The post Madras High Court halts Church construction near Mariyamman Temple in Coimbatore appeared first on India Legal .
Calcutta High Court refuses to stay Speakers recognition of rebel AITC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday refused to stay the decision of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker recognising rebel All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition (LoP). The single-judge Bench of Justice Krishna Rao declined interim relief on the petition filed by senior AITC leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, challenging [] The post Calcutta High Court refuses to stay Speakers recognition of rebel AITC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP appeared first on India Legal .
Governor, in his address to the House, reiterated the governments opposition to NEP, NEET
USTR Jamieson Greer To Visit India Amid Final Push For Trade Framework
India and the U.S. moved closer to an interim bilateral trade agreement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump reviewed the progress of ongoing negotiations during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on June 17.
Presidents Trump, Pezeshkian Sign Agreement Aimed At Ending U.S.-Iran Hostilities, Easing Sanctions
The United States and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking a major step toward ending months of tensions, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and launching negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief.
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over repeated recusals by judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a case relating to a former judicial officers challenge to his dismissal from service, while emphasising that judges must not yield to pressure tactics and should discharge their duties fearlessly. The Bench of Chief Justice [] The post Supreme Court concerned over repeated recusals by Punjab and Haryana High Court judges in dismissed judicial officers case appeared first on India Legal .
Tesla Deepens India Push With Hyderabad Experience Center
EV giant Tesla has strengthened its push into India's electric vehicle market by opening a new Experience Center in Hyderabad and launching delivery and after-sales services across the southern Indian state of Telangana.
Gill, Kishan Tons Power India To Series-Sealing Win Over Afghanistan
India sealed the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan with one game to spare after a commanding 170-run victory in the second ODI at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, June 17.
Mandhana, Shafali Star As India Hammer Netherlands In Womens T20 World Cup
India stormed to the top of Group A with a dominant 95-run victory over the Netherlands in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Leeds on Wednesday, June 17, powered by a strong batting display and a ruthless bowling effort.
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan: ANTF Crime Branch J&K commences two-day capacity building prog for IOs
JAMMU: As part of the 100-Day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan launched on 11th April 2026, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday commenced a two-day specialised training programme for Investigating Officers at the Police Auditorium, Gulshan Ground, Jammu. The programme was inaugurated by Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti, []
By Mayank Chhaya- As a leading scholar of Buddhism generally and Tibetan Buddhism particularly, Professor Robert A.F. Thurman, who died on June 16 at 84, was immersed lifelong in his idea of the need for an inner human revolution. In his celebrated book Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happiness, Thurman writes, []
Reiteration of familiar bilateral talking points at Trump-Modi meeting at G7
By Mayank Chhaya- The meeting today between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, was essentially a reiteration of familiar bilateral talking points. However, the fact that it took place after months of often unprecedented bitterness between the two countries over various []
Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a significant upgrade of the national cyber crime helpline '1930'. The directive emphasizes integrating advanced technology like AI and multilingual support to enhance reporting and redressal. Shah stressed swift action on cyber financial fraud complaints, including prioritizing bank account freezing issues, and called for stronger measures against mule accounts.
Kanhiya Lal Mittal Advocates Justice in Ram Temple Donation Controversy
Raipur, June 17: Bhajan singer Kanhiya Lal Mittal expressed his satisfaction over the governments decision to initiate a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the donation controversy surrounding the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He stated that anyone who has committed the sin of theft will surely face punishment. During a private event in Raipur, Mittal ... Read more Kanhiya Lal Mittal Advocates Justice in Ram Temple Donation Controversy
Amit Shah Reviews National Cyber Crime Helpline, Calls for Improvements
New Delhi, June 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 and issued directives for its enhancement. The meeting also evaluated various citizen-centric arrangements aimed at providing prompt relief to individuals affected by cyber crimes, particularly financial fraud. Shah emphasized that the ... Read more Amit Shah Reviews National Cyber Crime Helpline, Calls for Improvements
West Bengal police is modernizing its forces through a new agreement with Rashtriya Raksha University. This collaboration will provide advanced training in areas like cyber-crime and forensic science. The initiative aims to enhance the state police's capabilities, reducing reliance on central forces for law and order. The government is also focusing on transparent recruitment and implementing the 112 system.
West Bengal police is modernizing its forces through a new agreement with Rashtriya Raksha University. This collaboration will provide advanced training in areas like cyber-crime and forensic science. The initiative aims to enhance the state police's capabilities, reducing reliance on central forces for law and order. The government is also focusing on transparent recruitment and implementing the 112 system.
A judicial officer from Himachal Pradesh has approached the Supreme Court challenging the recent recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium for the elevation of three judicial officers as judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, alleging that officers junior to him have been preferred despite his seniority and eligibility. Filed by Arvind Malhotra, Principal [] The post Himachal Pradesh judicial officer moves Supreme Court against Collegiums High Court elevation recommendations appeared first on India Legal .
Cybercrime awareness programme marks elder abuse prevention day
Free availability of drugs behind spurt in crime against women, children, says Nainar Nagenthran
MHA agency launches 2 portals to prevent cybercrimes, ensure justice for victims
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has launched two new portals. The Grievance Redressal Mechanism portal helps unfreeze wrongly frozen bank accounts. The Money Restoration Module portal facilitates the return of money lost to cyber fraud. These initiatives aim to provide timely relief to citizens affected by cybercrime.
Amit Shah reviews National Cybercrime Helpline 1930, calls for AI upgrade
New Delhi [India], June 17 : Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the functioning of the National Cybercrime Helpline 1930 and directed officials to revamp the system using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and multilingual support to facilitate ease of reporting. Shah further directed the agencies to work closely with states to pivot each call to its logical end and asked them to address the grievances arising out of the freezing of bank accounts. The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) was launched on August 30, 2019, to strengthen reporting and response mechanisms for cybercrime incidents across the country. According to the official government cybercrime portal, the earlier version of the cybercrime reporting portal, developed under the Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCPWC) scheme, was limited in scope and allowed complaints only related to Child Pornography (CP) and Rape or Gang Rape (RGR)-related sexually abusive content. The revamped NCRP expanded its coverage to enable reporting of all types of cybercrimes, making it a comprehensive national platform for citizens. The NCRP was dedicated to the nation by the Union Home Minister of India on January 20, 2020. As per the official government cybercrime portal, to address the growing complexity of financial frauds, a common integrated ecosystem has been developed where law enforcement agencies, banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), financial intermediaries, payment wallets, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) work in coordination to ensure swift and effective action. The Citizen Financial Cyber Frauds Reporting and Management System has also been created to facilitate rapid reporting of financial cyber fraud involving losses through digital banking, credit and debit cards, UPI, and other payment systems. Complaints can be reported through the National Cybercrime Helpline 1930 or the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. (ANI)
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on an interim application filed by senior All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, challenging the decision of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker to recognise rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the 18th West Bengal Assembly. The single-judge Bench [] The post Calcutta High Court reserves verdict on plea challenging recognition of Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP in West Bengal Assembly appeared first on India Legal .
Amit Nehru Joins Rubrik As Group VP Of GSIs And MSPs
American cloud data management and data security company company Rubrik on June 16 has appointed Amit Nehru as Group Vice President of Global System Integrators (GSIs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), strengthening its leadership team as organizations increasingly focus on cyber resilience and AI-driven operations.
Crime Branch takes over probe into death of nursing student in Kollam
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Ebola and the US patient spotlight global health 'injustice'
The story of the US doctor who survived Ebola with experimental treatment in Germany highlights wider inequities in global health. It also reveals how sharply medical standards can differ between African countries.
Joint Stiffness, Shoulder Pain May Signal Undiagnosed Diabetes
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Aisha Wahab Leads Race For Vacant California Congressional Seat
California state Senator Aisha Wahab emerged as the leading candidate in a special election to fill the vacant congressional seat left by former U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, but unofficial results showed she fell short of securing an outright victory.
Wibmo Unveils Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant - an AI Assistant for Financial Crime Operations
Wibmo , a PayU company and leading provider of payment security solutions, unveiled Wibmo Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant (ARIA) , an AI-powered platform designed to transform financial crime operations, at its flagship industry event 'Securing Digital Payments: Innovation, Intelligence & Trust' held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Unveiling ARIA in Mumbai: Wibmo's Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant brings the power of AI to fraud, AML, KYC, and dispute operations ARIA is designed to support risk teams at banks and PSPs, combining AI-driven analysis with human decision-making and accountability. This is highly relevant now, as digital payment fraud challenges becoming increasingly complex. With the sustained growth in the payments ecosystem, financial institutions are focused on improving operational risk efficiency while maintaining strong governance and oversight. Early modelling shows ARIA achieving over 70% reduction in investigation time through agents acting in real-time, enabling teams to process significantly more cases per FTE per day. ARIA targets delivering recommendation accuracy close to 90%, designed to improve quality metrics across risk operations teams. ARIA represents a fundamental shift in how financial institutions approach risk operations by introducing specialized AI agents that support data aggregation, analysis, and draft recommendations, while preserving human decision-making authority and governance controls at every critical juncture. ARIA combines capabilities across investigation, decision support, and operational actioning. The platform gathers signals from transactions, risk models, customer and merchant history, linked transactions, and historical fraud patterns to automate data aggregation that typically consumes significant analyst bandwidth. Using frontier AI models, ARIA generates evidence-referenced verdicts, identifies emerging patterns through multi-signal reasoning, and provides transparent, auditable recommendations. The platform also enables SOP-driven resolutions, customer and merchant communications, reduction of false alerts, and proactive defence mechanisms against emerging anomalies. Shailesh Paul, CEO, Wibmo , said, “As fraud becomes more sophisticated and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, risk operations teams must manage growing complexity with limited resources. ARIA is designed to help institutions scale intelligently by combining the speed and analytical capabilities of AI with the judgment, oversight, and accountability of human expertise. While AI agents assist with data analysis and recommendations, every critical decision continues to remain firmly under human control." Unlike fully autonomous AI systems, ARIA is built with a governance-first architecture designed for enterprise financial institutions. Every recommendation continues to flow through existing approval mechanisms without autonomous production actions, while all analyses are supported by transparent reasoning chains and comprehensive audit trails. The platform brings together specialized agents across fraud, AML, KYC, and disputes within a unified framework, alongside replayable audits and complete operational provenance for every agent action. The launch event brought together more than 50 senior leaders from banks, fintechs, payment networks, and technology organizations to discuss evolving challenges in digital payment security and the future of AI-led fraud prevention. Speakers from PayU, NPCI Bharat Billpay, Visa, Mastercard, Flipkart, CSB Bank, Jio Payment Solutions, and Network International participated in discussions around acquiring fraud risk management, authentication technologies, and risk-based decisioning. About Wibmo Wibmo, a PayU company, operates across entities in India, the US, and Indonesia. As a global full-stack PayTech company and an industry leader in payment security and digital payments in emerging markets, Wibmo stands out for its innovation and impact. In addition to being India's largest authentication service provider in one of the leading digital payment markets globally, Wibmo offers comprehensive fraud and risk management solutions, digital financial services, prepaid solutions, and a broad range of merchant-acquiring services. wibmo.com .
The Supreme Court has advised judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court not to succumb to pressure tactics allegedly employed by certain senior members of the Bar, while emphasising the need to preserve the independence and dignity of the judiciary. The Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh made the observations [] The post Supreme Court urges Punjab and Haryana High Court judges to stand firm against pressure tactics from senior bar members appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea challenging NEET-UG 2026 re-test
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined an urgent hearing on a writ petition challenging the National Testing Agencys (NTA) decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and conduct a nationwide re-test for nearly 22 lakh candidates. The matter was mentioned before the Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana. [] The post Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea challenging NEET-UG 2026 re-test appeared first on India Legal .
Madras High Court rejects pleas seeking probe into election affidavits of Vijay, others
The Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed a batch of petitions seeking scrutiny and investigation into alleged discrepancies in election affidavits filed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, former Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Division Bench of [] The post Madras High Court rejects pleas seeking probe into election affidavits of Vijay, others appeared first on India Legal .
The Madras High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a petition filed by AIADMK Chief Whip Agri SS Krishnamurthy challenging the acceptance of the resignations of four MLAs who were elected on AIADMK tickets but subsequently resigned from the Assembly and joined Chief Minister Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on the same day. The Division [] The post Madras High Court issues notice on AIADMK plea challenging Tamil Nadu Speakers acceptance of MLA resignations appeared first on India Legal .
Gurugram Police book Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra over indecent remarks during comedy show
Stand-up comedian Pranit More and audience member Himanshu Jangra have been booked by the Gurugram Police following a complaint by the National Commission for Women (NCW) over remarks made during a live comedy performance that triggered a nationwide debate on consent, misogyny and the limits of comedy. The FIR was registered after the NCW took [] The post Gurugram Police book Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra over indecent remarks during comedy show appeared first on India Legal .
