Tarun Chugh Visits Family of Gulzar Singh, Promises Justice
Tarun Chugh meets Gulzar Singhs family in Sangrur, pledging support and demanding justice amid serious allegations. Tarun Chugh Visits Family of Gulzar Singh, Promises Justice
Countrys growth should be based on economic justice: Prof. Shanmugasundaram
Punishment alone cannot curb crime: Home minister
Salahuddin identified drugs and gambling as major factors behind a number of serious crimes, including murder and rape
Ganesha becomes cybercrime guide for devotees
Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Arrest 3 More In SIM Card Fraud Crackdown
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has underscored the need for a citizen-centric approach to policing, stating that effective law enforcement in a constitutional democracy must be anchored in professional duty, responsible discretion and public confidence. The CJI was speaking at the launch of former IPS officer Dr O.P. Mishras book, Beyond the Uniform: Duty, [] The post Police uniform must stand beside citizens, not apart from them: CJI Surya Kant on duty, discretion and public trust appeared first on India Legal .
Work of police and courts forms one continuous chain in administration of justice: CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi, Sep 16: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday said the work of police and the work of the courts form one continuous chain in the administration of justice. Speaking at the launch of a book written by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer O P Mishra, titled Beyond the Uniform: Duty, Discretion and Public Trust, the CJI said an FIR recorded with care or an investigation conducted with fairness strengthens the possibility of justice being done in court. Conversely, no court, however conscientious, can fully undo the harm caused when the first steps of the process themselves are compromised, he added. The CJI also commended police for the smooth conduct of the 18th BRICS Summit and praised the remarkable effort behind the scenes like officers securing routes and venues, coordinating traffic, protecting places of stay and maintaining vigilance through the night. The work of the police and the work of the courts form one continuous chain in the administration of justice. The judiciary inherits, quite literally, what the police places before it, the CJI said. Former Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar and Sanjaya Baru, who was the adviser to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, also spoke on the occasion. The CJI said duty for police must mean fidelity not only to the words of the law, but also to the purpose for which the law entrusts power to a police officer. The authority to investigate, to arrest, to regulate movement and to maintain public order is neither an ornament of office nor an end in itself. It is ultimately a responsibility held on behalf of the people, he said. The CJI said police duty does not commence only when a crime has been committed, a crowd has gathered or an emergency has already arisen. It begins much earlier: in preparation, in the gathering of information, in coordination between agencies, in anticipating points of vulnerability and in ensuring that the machinery of law is ready before the moment of need arrives. Indeed, some of the finest police work is precisely that which prevents a difficult situation from ever becoming a crisis, he said. Justice Kant also said if the society expects police personnel to act at all hours with courage, composure and sensitivity, it must give them the conditions in which those qualities can flourish. Proper training, modern investigative resources, responsible leadership, reasonable working conditions and attention to the physical and emotional well-being of personnel are not concerns separate from citizen-friendly policing, but rather its essential foundations, he said.
HC cautions DMs, SPs against misuse of crime control law
The move comes amid concerns that delay in acting on cyber fraud complaints can hamper efforts to preserve digital evidence
SC says falsely quoting judges in online clips crosses over from contempt to crime
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was referring to online representation of oral remarks
Vijayawada: 26 Mobile Forensic Vehicles Launched to Strengthen Crime-Scene Investigation
The newly launched 26 district MFVs will provide district-level forensic support in offences punishable with seven years or more.
1st hate-crime victim after 9/11: 25 years later, Balbir Singh Sodhi remembered
Brain Activity Can Predict Risk-Taking Decisions Before They Are Made: Study
A split-second battle inside the brain may help explain why people sometimes take a risk and at other times choose to play it safe. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of California, Berkeley have identified two neighboring areas that appear to compete as people make those decisions.
PM Modi To Inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 As Global Chip Industry Gathers In Delhi
More than 600 companies from India and overseas will gather in New Delhi this week as SEMICON India 2026 looks to bring together key players across the semiconductor and electronics supply chain.
The U.S. Justice Department will target individuals and companies accused of stealing artificial intelligence technology from American businesses, Attorney General Todd Blanche said, as the Trump administration pushes to maintain U.S. leadership in the fast-growing AI sector.
Satya Niketan PG collapse was result of callous and criminal conduct: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed that the Satya Niketan paying guest (PG) building collapse, which claimed seven lives, was the result of callous and criminal conduct. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia made the observation while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Aakarshak Danveer [] The post Satya Niketan PG collapse was result of callous and criminal conduct: Delhi High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Rodrigo Duterte appears at ICC hearing ahead of crimes trial
Rodrigo Duterte appears at ICC hearing ahead of crimes trial
Gurugram hit-and-run case: Court remands Kalyan Bainsla, cousin to two-day police custody
A Gurugram court on Wednesday remanded Kalyan Bainsla, the man accused of allegedly ramming his vehicle into a woman biker on Golf Course Road, to police custody for two days. Judicial Magistrate First Class Nidhi Beniwal also ordered the police custody of Bainslas cousin, Lavneesh, who has been arrested in connection with the case. Both [] The post Gurugram hit-and-run case: Court remands Kalyan Bainsla, cousin to two-day police custody appeared first on India Legal .
Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.
Supreme Court pulls up states over lax compliance with menstrual hygiene directions in schools
The Supreme Court has expressed strong disquiet over the manner in which several States and Union Territories have reported compliance with its directions aimed at ensuring adequate menstrual hygiene facilities for school-going girls, observing that in several instances the exercise appeared to have been reduced to a bureaucratic formality. A Bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala [] The post Supreme Court pulls up states over lax compliance with menstrual hygiene directions in schools appeared first on India Legal .
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thai sentenced to 25 years for war crimes in The Hague
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci received a 25-year prison sentence for war crimes. He was found guilty of murder and torture during the 1990s conflict. Thaci and other KLA commanders denied all charges leveled against them. Thousands rallied in Pristina supporting the convicted former KLA leaders. The conflict ended after NATO airstrikes and displaced many ethnic Albanians.
The Delhi High Court has directed Customs authorities to quantify applicable duty on 12 gold bars seized from a passenger and facilitate their release after payment of the prescribed duty, redemption fine, penalty and interest. A Division Bench of Justice Anil Khetarpal and Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav held that the petitioner could not be faulted [] The post Delhi High Court directs Customs to specify duty, release 12 gold bars seized from passenger upon receipt of duty appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court tells YouTuber Ajeet Bharti to exercise caution in SC/ST Act anticipatory bail plea
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed that individuals who publicly identify themselves as YouTubers must exercise greater caution while expressing their views, particularly when their statements concern matters protected by special penal statutes. Justice Saurabh Banerjee made the oral observations while hearing an anticipatory bail petition filed by YouTuber Ajeet Bharti in connection with [] The post Delhi High Court tells YouTuber Ajeet Bharti to exercise caution in SC/ST Act anticipatory bail plea appeared first on India Legal .
Kishtwar Minor Death Case: Crime Branch Raids Ultrasound Clinic
SRINAGAR: Crime Branch Jammu on Wednesday conducted a raid at an ultrasound clinic in Kishtwar district as part of its investigation into the alleged rape and subsequent death of a minor girl. The investigation into the case was handed over to the Crime Branch on Saturday, following the rape and death of the girl in []
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said falsely imputing statements as part of oral submissions made by lawyers in court was also wrong
SEBI official outlines market reforms, addresses NRI concerns
Kamlesh Chandra Varshney, a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, outlined regulatory changes aimed at improving market transparency, expanding investor access and reducing administrative hurdles for nonresident Indians during a community engagement hosted by ICICI Bank in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sept. 4.
The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that a competent adult should be permitted to designate their partnerincluding a partner in a non-heterosexual or queer relationshipto make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they subsequently lose the capacity to do so. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the National Medical Commission [] The post Delhi High Court: Centre says queer partners may be authorised to take medical decisions during emergencies appeared first on India Legal .
Crime Branch Raids Former Minister Anbil Maheshs Properties in Tamil Nadu School Bribery Case
The Crime Branch has raided properties linked to former Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh amid bribery allegations involving private school approvals. Crime Branch Raids Former Minister Anbil Maheshs Properties in Tamil Nadu School Bribery Case
UGC protests: Delhi High Court declines urgent hearing on plea against police refusing permission
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to urgently hear a plea challenging the Delhi Polices refusal to permit a protest at Jantar Mantar on September 20 against the recently notified University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. The plea was mentioned before a Division Bench headed by Chief Justice [] The post UGC protests: Delhi High Court declines urgent hearing on plea against police refusing permission appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court quashes criminal case against trust, says its not a juristic person
The Supreme Court has reiterated that a trust, not being a juristic person, cannot sue or be sued, and has accordingly quashed criminal proceedings against a trust that had been arrayed as an accused in a financial irregularities case in Karnataka. A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran relied on the [] The post Supreme Court quashes criminal case against trust, says its not a juristic person appeared first on India Legal .
Telangana Lok Adalat settles over 4.2 Lakh cases, awards Rs 266 Crore compensation
The Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA) has announced that 4,20,626 cases were amicably settled during the 3rd National Lok Adalat held across the State on September 12, 2026, including at the Telangana High Court. The Lok Adalat was conducted under the guidance of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Patron-in-Chief of TSLSA, Justice P. Sam [] The post Telangana Lok Adalat settles over 4.2 Lakh cases, awards Rs 266 Crore compensation appeared first on India Legal .
Flight rescheduling cannot justify denial of boarding, Delhi consumer Commission holds IndiGo liable
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I (North District), Delhi, has held InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after it denied boarding to a passenger whose flight had been rescheduled. The Commission, comprising President Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar and Members Ashwani Kumar Mehta and Harpreet Kaur Chharya, also held that [] The post Flight rescheduling cannot justify denial of boarding, Delhi consumer Commission holds IndiGo liable appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court dismisses 271 appeals against ex-servicemen disability pension
The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of 271 appeals filed by the Union Government challenging disability pensions granted to ex-servicemen, holding that the removal of the presumption of fitness at the time of entry into service under the 2008 Entitlement Rules does not, by itself, shift the entire burden onto the serviceman. A Bench [] The post Supreme Court dismisses 271 appeals against ex-servicemen disability pension appeared first on India Legal .
Crime Thriller Creates Massive Bhaukaal Amid Hanuman Ansh Storm, Inches Closer to Rs 300 Crore Club
TN Crime Branch raids places linked to ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh in private school bribery case
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Central Crime Branch (CCB) police are conducting searches at properties linked to former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi as part of an investigation into allegations of large-scale bribery connected with approvals granted to private schools. Police teams began searches at Poyyamozhis residence in Tiruchirappalli and an apartment on Greenways Road in Chennai. The operation is understood to be linked to an ongoing case concerning the alleged collection of bribes in return for securing government recognition and various statutory clearances for private educational institutions. Poyyamozhi served as School Education Minister during the previous DMK government. A prominent leader of the party, he was twice elected to the Tamil Nadu Assembly from the Thiruverumbur constituency and subsequently inducted into the Cabinet. He, however, lost his seat in the 2026 Assembly election. The searches mark a significant development in the investigation being handled by the Chennai Central Crime Branch. Authorities are examining whether money was collected from private school managements by promising to facilitate official approvals through government departments. Details of documents or electronic devices seized during the searches were not immediately available. The investigation had earlier led to the arrest of P.D. Arakumar, founder-president of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association and a DMK functionary. Police alleged that Arakumar had collected more than Rs 100 crore from private school operators after claiming that he could obtain government recognition and other mandatory legal permissions for their institutions. Arakumar was arrested by the Chennai Central Crime Branch and remanded in judicial custody. Investigators have since been examining financial transactions, communications and other records linked to the alleged collection of money. The searches at the former ministers properties are believed to form part of efforts to trace the wider network and determine whether public officials or intermediaries were involved. Officials have not yet issued a detailed statement specifying the evidence that prompted the searches or clarifying Poyyamozhis status in the case. No information was immediately available on whether he had been questioned during the operation. The searches were continuing, with police yet to disclose when they began. The allegations remain under investigation, and no court has established wrongdoing by the former minister. Further details are expected after the CCB completes the searches and examines any material recovered from the two locations.
Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointed
President Trump has personally reacted to Supreme Court decisions, both favorable and unfavorable. He expressed frustration after the court rejected his administration's mail ballot restrictions. The Supreme Court has granted Trump numerous victories on emergency appeals, advancing his agenda. However, the court has also delivered high-profile losses on tariffs and birthright citizenship. Justices are asserting independence from the president, especially regarding election matters.
RBI Says New UPI MDR Framework Will Strengthen Digital Payments Ecosystem
The Reserve Bank of India has said the latest changes to UPI payments are aimed at making the digital payment system financially sustainable while keeping transactions free for users.
Samson, Abhishek Power India To 7-Wicket Win Over Afghanistan
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma set up a comfortable seven-wicket win for India as they chased down Afghanistans 159-run target in just 14.5 overs in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 15.
Meta agrees to directly report child safety cases to Indias cybercrime portal
Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement
Faridabad Hit-And-Run: 50-Year-Old Man Killed, Family Demands Justice
A 50-year-old man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Faridabad after a speeding Thar allegedly struck him while he was returning home from work. Police seized the vehicle and launched a manhunt, while the victim's family alleged that the driver was intoxicated. The accused was arrested after three days but was granted bail within hours, prompting the victim's daughters to demand strict action and justice.
India has potential to power next wave of global growth: IMF
India has potential to power next wave of global growth: IMF Washington: India has the potential to power the next wave of global growth, supported by its strong economic foundations, private-sector dynamism and expanding technological capabilities, a senior International Monetary Fund official has said. IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke made the assessment after completing [] The post India has potential to power next wave of global growth: IMF appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mohammad Rizwan Demands Explanation, PCB Yet To Return Mobile Amid Cyber Crime Investigation: Report
Senior Pakistan batter Mohammed Rizwan has sought clarification over why he was summoned by the country's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), amid the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) investigation over possible corruption during the recent tour of England.
Hyderabad: Cybercrimes Against Children Double in Telangana
Telangana registered 72 cybercrimes against children in 2024, twice the 36 recorded in 2023.
Inspired by OTT show on cybercrime, Gurugram man dupes management student of Rs 24.6L, held
Maharashtra Government Commits to Maratha Justice Without Discrimination, Says Eknath Shinde
Eknath Shinde emphasizes Maharashtras commitment to Maratha justice while ensuring fairness to all communities. Maharashtra Government Commits to Maratha Justice Without Discrimination, Says Eknath Shinde
ED sets 18-month deadline for eco crime probes, plans major expansion
Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented
Plans will be urgently developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.
Union Minister of Law and Justice Meghwal to visit NLSIU on Wednesday
Watch: Gaza war crimes probe: UN demands full access as bodies found
Hundreds of bodies are being recovered from the rubble in Gaza, sparking urgent calls from the United Nations. UN rights chief Volker Turk is demanding immediate access for international investigators to gather evidence of potential war crimes. With thousands still missing and entire families unearthed, global pressure is mounting on all sides to ensure independent forensics, accountability, and justice for the victims.
UN raises war crime concerns over human remains recovered in Gaza
The ongoing recovery of extensive human remains in Gaza, mostly of women and children, nearly three years after Israel heavily bombed their homes, highlights the possibility that war crimes have been committed, the UN warned
Kardhani murder accused recreates crime, reveals 47L debt
Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly its decision on mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections. He also raised concerns about the courts rulings on tariffs and birthright citizenship, accusing the justices of being influenced by what he called the Radical Left. Trump argued that these decisions could have damaging consequences for the US.
'Imprisonment for years without trail is injustice': AIMIM's Waris Pathan on Umar Khalid
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan on Tuesday said that keeping imprisoned activist Umar Khalid in jail for years without trail is injustice and that he should be provided an opportunity to defend himself. Pathan's reaction comes after Karnataka Congress Chief B.K. Hariprasad called imprisoned activist Umar Khalid a ationalist earlier in the day, and criticised the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) for opposing a proposed documentary screening of the student activist at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru. Speaking to IANS, the AIMIM said: I dont know what he said. I am a lawyer, and the law says, Bail is the rule, jail is the exception. You cannot keep anyone in jail for years without a trial. This is like conviction before trial. They (Khalid and co-accused Sharjeel Imam) have been in jail for six years. They were unhappy with the governments policies, so they raised their voices. Defending Khalid, he said: One can watch the videos to know if they said something wrong...Despite repeated hearings, they are not granted bail. As a lawyer, I can say that keeping them in jail for more than six years now without trial is injustice. Let the trial begin; allow them to produce evidence before the court, and a decision will be pronounced...He (Khalid) is not given an opportunity to prove anything...this is punishment in itself, he added. Somewhere it seems that since he is a Muslim, he is being denied bail, Pathan claimed. Meanwhile, the AIMIM leader also spoke regarding the Disha Salian death case, urging people to refrain from politicising the issue. There is no need to politicise this matter. This is about a father who has been fighting for justice for his daughter for six years...now the case has been handed over to the CBI on the High Court's order and an FIR has been registered. Now, justice should prevail. Further, on Pakistan increasing the reward to PKR 70 lakh for information about Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, Waris Pathan referred to the Islamic Republic as he root of terrorism. Terrorism originates from there. India has suffered from its terrorist activities. We have seen Pulwama, 26/11 and Pahalgam, where terrorists from Pakistan came to India and killed tourists after asking their names and religion...We want the Modi government to again take action against them like Operation Sindoor, bring them here and give them death penalty to end terrorism, he stated.
JusticeMittalrequests DelhiHCto impleadAITATrust andDLTA
Ministry of Law and Justice holds workshop to promote Tele-Law services under DISHA 2.0
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India-U.S. Yudh Abhyas 2026 Begins With Focus On Mountain Warfare, Drones
The India-U.S. military partnership is entering another phase of operational cooperation, with the 22nd edition of the joint exercise Yudh Abhyas beginning Tuesday across two Indian training locations.
Swift action by J&K Crime Branch leads to refund of Rs 4.50 crore to defrauded depositors
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 15 (IANS) Swift and timely action by the J&K Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Tuesday led to the refund of Rs 4.50 crore to 13 bank depositors, an official statement said. A statement by the Crime Branch Kashmir said that, as a result of the swift and time-bound investigation and prompt action taken by the WOW in the Shopian HDFC Bank irregularities case, the bank has refunded the amounts to 13 depositors who were affected by the alleged fraud, providing much-needed relief to the victims. The total amount refunded to the 13 depositors is around Rs 4.50 crore. The matter pertains to FIR No. 30/2025, registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act, following a complaint regarding financial irregularities at HDFC Bank, Shopian. The case was subsequently transferred to Crime Branch J&K on the directions of Police Headquarters (PHQ) for detailed investigation. During the investigation, EOW Kashmir identified five principal accused, including former branch managers and employees of HDFC Bank posted at Shopian and Pulwama. All five principal accused were arrested on February 18. Upon completion of the investigation, EOW Kashmir filed a charge sheet against 11 accused persons before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shopian, in May. The criminal proceedings are continuing before the competent court. EOW Kashmir remains committed to taking the case to its logical conclusion and ensuring that all accused are dealt with strictly in accordance with law, the statement said. EOW is the specialised wing of the J&K Crime Branch that investigates high-profile economic offences. Such crimes need dedicated full-time teams of investigators with technological backup, as territorial police, engaged in maintenance of law and order, do not have teams of full-time investigators since their personnel have to work 24X7 while keeping an eye on anti-social and anti-national elements.
$21 Million NIH Initiative Targets Sex Differences In Drug Response
iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding $21 million to launch a research program aimed at spurring the development of computer-based methods that model and simulate the self-regulating processes of human hormones, known as hormone homeostasis, an official release stated. Hormone activity varies widely, resulting in differences in how men and []
Satya Nadella Calls For Human Control As AI Race Intensifies
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for a measured approach to developing advanced artificial intelligence, saying the technology must remain focused on helping people and stay under human control as the race toward superintelligence accelerates.
Muslim person attaining puberty can exercise choice in marriage under personal law: Punjab
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that under Muslim Personal Law, a Muslim boy or girl who has attained puberty is competent to exercise a choice in marriage, with puberty being presumed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, upon completion of 15 years. Justice Vikram Aggarwal made the observation while dealing [] The post Muslim person attaining puberty can exercise choice in marriage under personal law: Punjab & Haryana High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Indian-Origin Woman, Nepali-American Man Killed On Manhattan Subway Tracks
Two 24-year-old friends from New Jersey, including an Indian-origin woman, were killed early Sunday, September 13, after a subway train struck them at a Manhattan station, with investigators still trying to determine why they were sitting on the tracks.
Meta to report child safety cases directly to Indias cybercrime portal
U.S.-headquartered Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement.
The Supreme Court has held that a baptismal certificate, by itself, cannot establish the age of a child under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. A Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N V Anjaria said courts must follow the statutory sequence under Section 94 while [] The post Supreme Court clarifies age determination under Juvenile Justice Act; sets aside POCSO conviction based on baptismal certificate appeared first on India Legal .
The Odisha State Sentence Review Board has declined the plea for premature release filed by Ravindra Kumar Pal alias Dara Singh, who is undergoing a life sentence for the 1999 killing of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two minor sons. The decision assumes significance as the Supreme Court is scheduled to take up [] The post Odisha denies remission to Dara Singh ahead of Supreme Court hearing on September 17 in Staines Murder case appeared first on India Legal .
Crime Branch vs Kerala PSC: Who will blink first in probe into irregularities?
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 15 (IANS) The standoff between the Crime Branch and the Kerala Public Service Commission over the questioning of its members in the Planning Board examination irregularities case is set to intensify, with the investigating agency refusing to yield and preparing to ask the members to appear before it for questioning. Sources familiar with the developments said the Crime Branch is all set to write to the PSC members, making it clear that they will have to come to the Crime Branch headquarters to give their statements. The move comes after the PSC conveyed that its members would not appear at the Crime Branch office and that they were willing to cooperate if the investigators came to the PSC headquarters instead. The emerging confrontation is now turning into a test of authority between a constitutional recruitment body and a criminal investigation agency. The Crime Branch is understood to be of the view that the constitutional status of the PSC does not confer any special protection on its chairman or members from being questioned in a criminal investigation. The agency is also maintaining that proceedings before a Legislative Assembly committee and a criminal investigation are entirely different and cannot be equated. The PSC, however, has relied on its constitutional status and protocol to resist the summons. The Commission had earlier taken a similar stand when its secretary was summoned by the Assembly Petitions Committee. The High Court had subsequently ruled that the secretary need not appear, taking into account the constitutional status of the PSC. The Crime Branch is not treating that order as a bar to its investigation. The agency has already registered a case over the alleged irregularities in the Planning Board recruitment examination, though no one has so far been named as an accused. The SIT headed by IG Ajitha Beegam has been examining the role of PSC officials and members in the controversial examination and selection process. The questioning of the Commission members is being viewed as a crucial next step. The investigators had initially decided to question the members involved in the process and subsequently record the statement of PSC Chairman M.R. Baiju, who had personally conducted the interview for the post. The Crime Branch has already identified serious lapses in the evaluation process and sought action against officials found responsible. It has also sought a review of two appointments made on the basis of the controversial examination. With the PSC refusing to come to the Crime Branch headquarters and the agency preparing to reiterate its demand, the immediate question is who will blink first. The dispute could ultimately move into the legal arena if the two sides fail to resolve the issue. For the Crime Branch, allowing the PSC's position to prevail could complicate the investigation into the examination irregularities. For the PSC, appearing before the police could set a precedent concerning the manner in which members of a constitutional body are questioned. As the clock ticks, the next communication from the Crime Branch to the PSC members could, therefore, determine whether the confrontation ends in compliance, negotiation or a fresh legal battle.
Delhi High Court seeks OpenAIs reply on ANI plea to stop ChatGPT from using its content
A division bench has asked OpenAI to respond to ANIs appeal challenging a single-judge order that denied an injunction against ChatGPTs use of its news content.
The Gauhati High Court has expressed displeasure over the slow progress of ongoing road construction works along the Dimapur-Kohima stretch and directed the authorities concerned to take expeditious steps to complete the pending works. A Division Bench comprising Justice Manish Choudhury and Justice Yarenjungla Longkumer, while hearing a matter concerning the condition and development of [] The post Gauhati High Court expresses concern over slow progress of Dimapur-Kohima road works, directs authorities to expedite construction appeared first on India Legal .
Rajasthan Governor emphasises justice, peace and human rights
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Supreme Court declines to intervene in Ex-Delhi Mayor
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by former Delhi Mayor Farhad Suri, alleging that a large contingent of Uttar Pradesh Police personnel attempted to raid his residence in East Nizamuddin around 1 am without a search warrant and without proper coordination with the Delhi [] The post Supreme Court declines to intervene in Ex-Delhi Mayors plea alleging illegal UP police raid at Delhi home appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a contempt petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay against Union Education Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar, alleging non-compliance with an earlier direction to consider his representation seeking regulation and monitoring of institutions imparting religious education to children below the age of 14 years. A Bench comprising Justice [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on contempt plea against education secretary over representation on regulation of religious education institutions appeared first on India Legal .
Child Cybercrimes Rise to 72 in 2024, Telangana Ranks 8th: CRY
The composition of the cases shows that online sexual exploitation remains a major component of the problem
The Supreme Court has initiated contempt proceedings against Union Education Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar over allegations that the Centre failed to comply with its earlier direction concerning a representation seeking regulatory oversight of institutions imparting religious education to children below the age of 14. A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu issued [] The post Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Education Secretary over Regulation of Religious education institutions appeared first on India Legal .
Meta to report child safety issues to Indian Cybercrime portal
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Move follows government warnings over alleged CSAM-linked ads on Instagram; NCPCR had summoned Meta India
Meta says will report child safety cases directly to Indian cybercrime portal
U.S.-headquartered Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement
Boiling Oceans, Dire Diseases, Climate Injustice: El Nino's Terrifying Trifecta
From scorching heat to sudden floods, a powerful climate phenomenon is set to test how prepared the world is for what comes next
Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Chitra Ramkrishna
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Delhi High Courts dismissal of former National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and CEO Chitra Ramkrishnas plea challenging her prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act). A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran held that Ramkrishna was free to [] The post Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Chitra Ramkrishnas prosecution under Prevention of Corruption Act, leaves public servant issue to trial court appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court indicates likely dismissal of bail plea by suspended Punjab DIG in CBI corruption case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday prima facie indicated that it was inclined to dismiss the bail plea filed by suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who is accused in a corruption case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice [] The post Supreme Court indicates likely dismissal of bail plea by suspended Punjab DIG in CBI corruption case appeared first on India Legal .
Crime culture must be stopped at all costs in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh
Digital Desk | Newtown, Sep 15 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday said that antisocial elements had enjoyed complete dominance in Bengal for a long time and asserted that the government would enact whatever laws were required to eradicate such activities. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, In Bengal, antisocial elements had complete dominance for a long time. All these people, in collusion with political forces, have severely troubled the general public here. Terms like 'Tolabaji', 'Syndicate' and 'Cut-money' are heard exclusively in Bengal. Because of this, industries and businesses here have suffered, and the public is distressed. To completely eradicate this, the government will enact whatever laws are required. The administration needs to tighten law and order, and that process has begun. Even police personnel will not be spared; they are also being held accountable. This crime culture must be stopped at all costs, and the government is making all necessary preparations for it. On the New Education Policy, Ghosh said that there had been a debate since Independence over the direction Indian education should take and how people could be educated in a truly Indian context. Many discussions took place, but no one implemented it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought the New Education Policy into effect after extensive discussions, seminars and gathering opinions from people before presenting it. It is now being implemented step-by-step across states. Once fully implemented, society will reap its benefits, though it will take some time, he said. On the internal differences within the Trinamool Congress, Ghosh said his party did not want to interfere in the affairs of the ruling party. Whether old, new, good or bad, we don't want to get into the internal matters of the Trinamool Congress. They should take their issues to the Election Commission and resolve them. The Commission is looking into it, he said. Meanwhile, the rebel Trinamool Congress faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee on Monday named candidates for the bypolls to two Assembly seats in West Bengal, taking its electoral battle with the Mamata Banerjee-led camp to the next level, while asserting that it will contest under the official party name and symbol. The EC is yet to decide on the claims of rival groups.
Meta Agrees To Report Child Sexual Abuse Material Cases To Authorities In India
India is stepping up pressure on social media companies to strengthen safeguards for children, with Meta agreeing to report child sexual abuse cases to law enforcement agencies, news reports said quoting government sources on Tuesday, September 15.
Chief Justice Surya Kant declares judiciary cannot shield itself from scrutiny to earn public trust
A federal judge has temporarily stopped a Trump administration rule that would replace the current duration-of-status system for international students, exchange visitors and foreign media representatives with fixed limits on how long they can remain in the United States.
India Highlights Water Management Efforts At UN Human Rights Council
Indias experience in managing water across state boundaries and expanding access to drinking water was presented as an example of how stronger governance can help tackle growing water scarcity at a U.N. Human Rights Council side event in Geneva on Monday, September 14.
Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch Files Charges Against Notorious Fraudster in Job Scam
Jammu and Kashmirs Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against a notorious fraudster involved in a government job scam. Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch Files Charges Against Notorious Fraudster in Job Scam
CJI urges shift from retrospective to preventive justice in infra projects
Observing that infrastructure is inherently exposed to the unexpected, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday called for a fundamental shift from retrospective justice to preventive justice in infrastructure development, saying the rule of law is not just about correcting the wrong but also about creating conditions where things go right. Addressing the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference here, the CJI also said that the real measure of success is not simply how quickly disputes are resolved, but how well the projects are designed so that fewer disputes arise in the first place. Rule of law is not only about correcting what has gone wrong; it is also about creating the conditions for things to go right, he said. What our infrastructure ecosystem therefore needs is a shift from retrospective justice to preventive justice: from questioning, after the project has been disrupted, to designing the contractual and institutional framework so that disagreements can be identifie
Justice must look right too, not just be right: CJI Surya Kant at Ram Jethmalani Memorial Lecture
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday underscored that the legitimacy of the judicial process rests not merely on the correctness of adjudication, but equally on its visible fairness, transparency and institutional credibility, observing that justice must not only be done but must also be demonstrably seen to be done. Delivering the 6th Ram [] The post Justice must look right too, not just be right: CJI Surya Kant at Ram Jethmalani Memorial Lecture appeared first on India Legal .
Indian-Origin Texas Man Sentenced In $27 Million Tax Shelter Fraud Scheme
A Texas man of Indian-origin, who helped business owners hide millions of dollars in income from the IRS, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in promoting a fraudulent tax shelter, the Justice Department said in a press release published on September 11.
Study Links Air Pollution To Poorer Recovery After Stroke
Air pollution may make it harder for stroke survivors to recover, with long-term exposure to several common pollutants linked to worsening ability to perform everyday activities, a longitudinal study found.
Mohammad Rizwan breaks silence on cybercrime agency probe: 'I am fully cooperating'
According to reports in the Pakistani media, the investigation involving Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq is linked to allegations of information being leaked from Pakistan's dressing room and other matters related to the team's England tour. Rizwan and Imam were sent back to Pakistan during the tour after the first two Tests. They were later questioned by the NCCIA. The NCCIA comes under the purview of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
