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CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka appear before Delhi Police Crime Branch
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka appeared before Delhi Police Crime Branch on Friday, police sources said. Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were summoned by Delhi Police Crime Branch for questioning...
The Rise And Fall Of The Cockroach Janta Party
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) arose in India like a comet, which brightly illuminated the Indian political sky for some time but which, in my opinion, will soon disappear forever, like the disappearance of that comet or like a bubble that has burst.
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant regular bail to a man accused of procuring classified military documents and facilitating their alleged transmission to an official of the Pakistan High Commission, holding that the prosecution material warranted continued judicial scrutiny in view of the sensitive nature of the information involved. Justice Sanjeev Narula dismissed [] The post Delhi High Court denies bail to man accused of transmitting classified military documents to Pakistan appeared first on India Legal .
Cybercrime Crackdown: 4 Held, 320-SIM Slots Seized in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Karnataka Polices Cyber Command has arrested four people for their alleged involvement in a cybercrime network operating from two apartments in Bengaluru, suspected to be linked to digital arrest scams, sextortion and other financial frauds. The police seized 10 SIM box devices with a combined capacity of 320 SIM connections during raids at two [] The post Cybercrime Crackdown: 4 Held, 320-SIM Slots Seized in Bengaluru appeared first on Northlines .
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar had condemned Mahatma Gandhis assassination and, despite disagreeing with some of Gandhis political views, did not want him killed, Satyaki Savarkar, the Hindutva ideologues grandnephew, told a special MP/MLA court in Pune during cross-examination in a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Satyaki made the statement while being questioned by [] The post Savarkar opposed Gandhis assassination, grandnephew tells Pune Court during Rahul Gandhi defamation trial appeared first on India Legal .
Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
President Donald Trump says he has heard about the Department of Justice investigating Corey Lewandowski
Patna High Court sets aside cancellation of Meira Kumar
The Patna High Court has held former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar entitled to compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, for land acquired by the Bihar government in 1976, ruling that the Collector lacked jurisdiction to cancel the lands revenue records without establishing that [] The post Patna High Court sets aside cancellation of Meira Kumars land records, holds her entitled to compensation under 2013 Act appeared first on India Legal .
Chaar Yaar Review: Dosti, Crime, Charming Mumbai
Chaar Yaar offers an entertaining mix of friendship, crime and the charm of old Mumbai with a happy ending, observes Divya Nair.
Akhilesh Yadav asserts PDA will advance social justice, predicts BJP's fall
Akhilesh Yadav asserts PDA will advance social justice, predicts BJP's fall
New York Moves To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages In Honor Of Indian Teen
New York City has moved to end horse-drawn carriage rides, passing a ban named after Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who died in a Central Park carriage accident while trying to save his mother.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Womens network emerges, 3rd taken into custody by Mumbai Crime Branch
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) A suspected network of women has emerged as a significant aspect of the investigation into the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car, with the Mumbai Crime Branch taking another woman into custody for questioning. The development comes after the arrest of two women in connection with the case, while investigators continue to pursue suspects across multiple states. According to officials, the woman was brought to the Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch for questioning. However, investigators have not yet disclosed her alleged role in the firing incident or the nature of her links to the other accused. Earlier, two women, identified as Radha and Babita, were arrested in Delhi in connection with the case. In a parallel development, the Anti-Extortion Cell arrested three more accused from Sonipat in Haryana on Thursday. Mumbai Police have been conducting raids in different states based on intelligence inputs as part of the ongoing investigation. Following searches and arrests in Kota, Rajasthan, and Delhi, the police operation has now extended to Haryana. The three accused arrested in Sonipat have been identified as Sameer, Jatin and Ankit Khatak. The Anti-Extortion Cell brought them to Mumbai following their arrest. They are expected to be produced before a court as part of the legal proceedings. Investigators suspect that Sameer played a coordinating role in the alleged conspiracy. According to the police, he acted as a link between Anil Pandit and the alleged shooter, Rehan. Sameer is also accused of arranging funds and weapons in connection with the incident. Police sources said that shortly after the firing, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly claimed responsibility through a social media post. A man identified as Anil Pandit was reportedly posting messages on behalf of the gang, according to the information being examined by investigators. The police are continuing to investigate the precise roles of Jatin and Ankit Khatak, along with the possible involvement of other individuals in the alleged conspiracy. With the latest arrests, the total number of people arrested in the case has reportedly reached 10, including two women. The third woman remains in custody for questioning, and her alleged connection to the incident is yet to be established publicly.
CJP activists to appear before SEM court today; Crime Branch also probing case
Cockroach Janata Party activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya are scheduled to appear before the SEM court. The Crime Branch had summoned them for questioning after their involvement in a protest at Jantar Mantar. They did not comply with the previous summons and sought additional time from the authorities. The SEM court ordered their release pending further inquiries while stipulating conditions to maintain peace.
CJP activists to appear before SEM court amid Crime Branch probe
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16 Killed, 32 Injured In 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake In Tibet
A powerful earthquake in Tibet has killed at least 16 people and injured 32 others, with more than 300 houses collapsing as rescue teams work to assist residents in the affected areas.
The Royals 2: Delhi Crime 2 director Tanuj Chopra begins shooting in Jaisalmer
After Jasmeet K Reens exit, Delhi Crime 2 maker Tanuj Chopra pips Mitakshara Kumar to take the directorial reins of The Royals 2. The filmmaker has begun shooting in Jaisalmer from October 19
Barbaric! Netanyahu Commits Another WAR CRIME; IDF Kills Disabled Syrian In Daraa Raid | Big Chaos
A Syrian village has held a large funeral for Muaz Salama al-Baair, who was shot dead during an Israeli military operation in the Daraa countryside. Local accounts describe al-Baair as a civilian with disabilities. The Israeli military gives a different account, saying troops opened fire because he posed a threat during the operation. Footage from the funeral shows mourners carrying his coffin through the village as chants directed against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ring out. The disputed killing comes amid repeated Israeli military operations inside southern Syria, including incursions into areas of Daraa and Quneitra. Israel says such operations are driven by security concerns and efforts to prevent hostile armed groups from establishing themselves near Israeli-held territory. For communities on the Syrian side, however, al-Baairs death has become another flashpoint as Israeli troops, checkpoints and raids increasingly feature along an already volatile frontier.
Army personnel as diplomats, a double-edged sword for Pakistan
The appointment of nine retired senior military officers to Pakistans diplomatic missions abroad is unlikely to be dismissed as a routine administrative decision. The disclosure by Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in the Senate has brought into focus a familiar question about Pakistans power structure: where does the authority of the civilian government end, and where does the military establishment begin?
Resignation by Justice Yashwant Varma may end Lok Sabha proceedings
Crime Branch files chargesheet against former J
Kupwara, Oct 22: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against Abhisek Prajapat, a former branch manager of J&K Grameen Bank, in a case alleging that he diverted customer and bank funds while posted at branches in Kupwara district. The chargesheet was filed before the Judicial Magistrate First Class in []
Southern DGPs to discuss joint strategy against cybercrime, drugs
Chorbagan Durga idol awaits immersion as pandal turns a crime scene
Southern States police chiefs to meet in Hyderabad on October 23 to tackle inter-State crime
High-Fiber Diet Linked To Better Blood Sugar Control And Weight Loss
A high-fiber diet may help people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and obesity manage their blood sugar and weight more effectively than metformin alone, according to a study that also found changes in gut bacteria during the dietary intervention.
Naman Dhir, Sanju Samson Star As India Chase Down 226 Against New Zealand In First T20I
Newcomer Naman Dhir smashed an unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls to guide India to a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
President Trump Says U.S., India Near Trade Deal, Calls It
President Donald Trump has said Washington and New Delhi are close to reaching a trade deal, adding that the agreement would be different from previous pacts.
Thiruvambady Devaswom rejects Crime Branch report on Thrissur Pooram disruption
Devaswom secretary Girish Kumar alleges police lapses during the festival in 2024, sees attempt to shift blame onto the Devaswom. Crime Branch reportedly submitted the probe report to the government, seeking permission to prosecute eight office-bearers of Thiruvambady Devaswom
Call for regime change not unlawful in a democracy: Neha Bora tells Delhi High Court
AISA president Neha Bora on Thursday defended the call for regime change as a legitimate expression of democratic dissent before the Delhi High Court, which was hearing her challenge to preventive proceedings initiated by the Delhi Police following protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Appearing for Bora, senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan submitted that advocating [] The post Call for regime change not unlawful in a democracy: Neha Bora tells Delhi High Court appeared first on India Legal .
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No political family faced as much injustice as Azam Khan: Akhilesh Yadav after meeting jailed leader
Akhilesh Yadav visited Azam Khan in Rampur jail, discussing the political injustices faced by Khan's family. He criticised the BJP government for allegedly pursuing a vendetta against Khan and undermining education. Yadav conveyed that they talked about the upcoming assembly elections and suggested ideas from party allies. He stressed on the need for social justice, stating the Samajwadi Party's commitment to defeating BJP in future elections.
'No political family faced as much injustice': Akhilesh meets jailed Azam Khan
Akhilesh Yadav met Azam Khan in Rampur district jail as the Samajwadi Party prepares for upcoming elections. Yadav accused the BJP government of targeting Khan's family with false cases and political vendetta. During their meeting, they discussed strategies for all 403 Assembly constituencies, gathering input from alliance partners. The SP leader emphasized the importance of justice and fairness in Rampur while planning to fulfill Khan's vision for education.
Cops and judicial officials explore forensic clues, cybercrime trials at BPR&D
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Bail Denied To Cybercrime Accused In Rs 20 Lakh Fraud Case
A Delhi court has denied bail to Karan, an alleged member of an organised cybercrime gang, in a case involving over Rs 20 lakh. The court cited the serious nature of the allegations, the accused's role, and the unrecovered funds as reasons for dismissal, noting that his previous bail plea was also rejected in May this year.
CJP leaders seek more time to appear before Delhi Police Crime Branch
Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde have sought more time to appear before the Delhi Police Crime Branch in the Jantar Mantar trespassing case. Police are expected to issue fresh summons after Das and Ranka were released from Tihar Jail
'No political family faced such injustice...': Akhilesh Yadav after meeting Azam Khan in Rampur jail
With political parties stepping up preparations ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections,Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Rampur Jail on Thursday to meet senior party leader Azam Khan and alleged that his family had...
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The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed a petitioner to withdraw his challenge to the constitutional validity of Maharashtras anti-conversion legislation after the Court questioned the absence of specific facts demonstrating how the law had adversely affected him. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna was hearing a writ [] The post Bombay High Court permits withdrawal of challenge to Maharashtra Anti-Conversion Act; fresh petition allowed appeared first on India Legal .
CJP activists Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka seek extension after skipping Crime Branch questioning
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Tiger Shroff Firing Case Accused To Be Tried Under Organised Crime Act MCOCA
According to sources, the police have begun gathering evidence and completing the necessary documentation to invoke MCOCA.
Australian teen threatens to blow up Indian neighbours, charged with hate crime
Australian teen threatens to blow up Indian neighbours, charged with hate crime
Congress Launches Justice Journey in Uttarakhand to Address Public Concerns
Congress begins a Justice Journey in Uttarakhand, addressing corruption and public grievances from key religious sites. Congress Launches Justice Journey in Uttarakhand to Address Public Concerns
CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Summoned By Delhi Police Crime Branch A Day After Release
A day after their release from seven days of judicial custody, the CJP leaders have been summoned in connection with the alleged Jantar Mantar trespassing case.
CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka summoned by Delhi Police Crime Branch after release from jail
A probe into trespass and disobedience of a government order transferred from local police stations to the Crime Branch
USPS Releases Diwali Stamp Celebrating India
An Indian folk art practiced for generations has found a place in the U.S. postal system, with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) unveiling a Diwali stamp featuring a rangoli design by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada.
Crime Branch summons CJP leaders Das, Ranka a day after release
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has summoned Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for questioning on Thursday, October 22, barely a day after they walked out of Tihar Jail. The two have been asked to appear at the Crime Branch office in Rajouri Garden at 12 noon to record their statements 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 .
Crime Branch summons CJP's Saurav, Ashutosh
New Delhi: Delhi Police Crime Branch has summoned Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to its Rajouri Garden office on Thursday.The development comes a day after a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court ordered their release from judicial custody after accepting their personal and surety bonds and taking written undertakings from them to maintain peace and abide by the law.SEM Ritu Raj directed the two leaders to furnish personal and surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each until the conclusion of the enquiry. The court also directed them to appear on every hearing date and comply with the conditions specified in their bonds and undertakings.Also read: INDIA bloc leaders to hold online meeting on Thursday, roadmap for 'vote chori' protests on agendaIn their written undertakings, Das and Ranka promised not to breach peace or disturb public tranquillity. They also undertook not to call for protests at Jantar Mantar until the site is denotified in accordance with the law, and said any future protests would be conducted within the constitutional framework.Further judicial custody does not appear to be necessary at this stage, particularly after written undertakings before this Court, the SEM court observed while ordering their release.The court directed the investigating officer to submit a verification report regarding the sureties at the next hearing. The matter has been listed for further proceedings on October 23 at 3 pm, with the two leaders and their sureties directed to remain present.Earlier, Delhi Police had sought a further three-day extension of their judicial custody, arguing that the apprehension of a breach of peace and law and order persisted. Police also cited alleged differences between statements made by the leaders before the court and their subsequent remarks to the media.Also read:'Will not take down Indian Flag': Priyanka Gandhi's son alleges 'protest' photos pulled down at Bikaner House exhibitionDuring the hearing, counsel for the two leaders tendered an unconditional apology to the court over the conduct cited by the police and assured that it would not be repeated.Das and Ranka were detained in connection with an October 13 protest at Jantar Mantar, which had been denotified as a designated protest site. The police had alleged that they entered the area through private premises and violated conditions relating to maintaining peace.The SEM court has clarified that the enquiry in the matter will continue in accordance with the law.
Taiwan probes organised crime links to China's 'transnational repression'
Taiwan is probing organised crime's links to Chinese efforts to carry out ransnational repression, a security official said on Thursday, after Taipei's government said Beijing was behind an attack on a
Thiruvambady Devaswom secretary questions Crime Branch findings on Thrissur Pooram disruption
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Delhi Police Crime Branch summons CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to Rajouri Garden office
Delhi Police Crime Branch has summoned Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to its Rajouri Garden office on Thursday. The development comes a day after a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court ordered their release from judicial custody after accepting their personal and surety bonds and taking written undertakings from them to maintain peace and abide by the law. SEM Ritu Raj directed the two leaders to furnish personal and surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each until the conclusion of the enquiry. The court also directed them to appear on every hearing date and comply with the conditions specified in their bonds and undertakings. In their written undertakings, Das and Ranka promised not to breach peace or disturb public tranquillity. They also undertook not to call for protests at Jantar Mantar until the site is denotified in accordance with the law, and said any future protests would be conducted within the constitutional framework.
Stop whining: Vance tells Republicans to back Vivek Ramaswamy amid ad controversy
U.S. Department of Justice Accuses Ohio State University Medical College of Admission Discrimination
The DOJ claims Ohio State Universitys Medical College discriminated against Asian and white applicants in its admission process. U.S. Department of Justice Accuses Ohio State University Medical College of Admission Discrimination
VP Vance Pitches Lower Taxes, More Jobs As He Backs Vivek Ramaswamy As Ohio Governor
Vice President JD Vance made a case for Vivek Ramaswamys leadership in Ohio by focusing on the economic concerns of working families, including high property taxes, access to home ownership and the need to bring manufacturing jobs back to the state.
IIT Bombay protests intensify as activists form Justice for Sahil committee
Activist groups form joint action committee at Azad Maidan; protesters allege police violence and missing belongings at IIT Bombay
Sister of Vikaspuri fair ride accident victim demands justice
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Vice President JD Vance Urges Ohio Voters to Support Vivek Ramaswamy in Governor Race
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India Supports Continuation of International Mechanism for Accountability in War Crimes
India backs the ongoing international mechanism to ensure accountability for war crimes and genocide, as highlighted at the UN General Assembly. India Supports Continuation of International Mechanism for Accountability in War Crimes
India backs UN mechanism set up to continue work of tribunals on genocide, war crimes
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 22 (IANS) India backs keeping the mechanism established to continue the work of two international criminal tribunals, saying this would ensure continued accountability for the war crimes and genocide committed in the two regions. India underscores the importance of the mechanism continuing residual functions, including the protection of victims and witnesses, assistance to national jurisdictions, and the preservation and management of the tribunal's archives, Congress MP Manish Tiwari said on Wednesday (local time). These functions remain essential to safeguarding the legacy of the ad hoc tribunals and ensuring continued accountability, he said. He was speaking at a plenary session of the General Assembly on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), which was set up by the Security Council in 2010 to take on the unfinished work of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. The Rwanda tribunal tried those responsible for the genocide of the Tutsis during a civil war and ended its work in 1994, while the Yugoslav tribunal that rendered justice on war crimes closed in 1993. The Yugoslav tribunal held 111 trials and convicted 90 persons, one of whom has an appeal pending with the IRMCT. The Rwanda tribunal indicted 86 persons in connection with the genocide of about 800,000 Tutsi ethnic group and some moderate Hutus by the Hutu extremists who controlled the government of Rwanda. The IRMCT convicted 61 people after it picked up some of the cases from the tribunal. We recognise the mechanism's contribution to the fight against impunity and reiterate the importance of fulfilling its mandate in accordance with the principles of justice, impartiality, fairness and due process, upholding the interests of justice and protecting the rights of victims remains essential, Tiwari said. As the IRMCT moves towards completing its mandate, we emphasise the need for an efficient, orderly and time-bound transition without compromising judicial independence or the effective discharge of its remaining responsibilities, he said.
Scaling Intelligence, Engineering Abundance: IIT Bay Area Leaders Explore AI
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Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother sparks backlash
Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother sparks backlash
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West Bengal government sets up SIT headed by retired justice to probe Durga Puja pandalstampede
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The technological singularity is here: Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark
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Justice Served: Four Convicted In 2009 Dalit Woman Murder
A court in Kaushambi has sentenced four men to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.31 lakh each for the 2009 kidnapping and murder of a Dalit woman. The verdict was delivered after examining evidence and witness statements in a case registered under various IPC sections and the SC/ST Act.
CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Police Reforms and Crime Control in Uttar Pradesh
CM Yogi Adityanath discusses police reforms and crime control measures in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing zero tolerance towards criminals. CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Police Reforms and Crime Control in Uttar Pradesh
Sajad Lone flags lapse of J&K Child Welfare Committees, Juvenile Justice Boards
Srinagar, Oct 21: Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone on Wednesday raised concerns over the non-constitution of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) and Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that children in distress and juveniles in conflict with law have been left without the institutional support mandated under the juvenile justice framework. In a statement, posted on X, Lone said the tenure of the existing CWCs and JJBs had expired and the government had failed to constitute new bodies despite granting a six-month extension to their chairpersons and members. Referring to an order issued by the Directorate of Mission Vatsalya on October 12, 2026, Lone said the document acknowledged that the new CWCs and JJBs were yet to be constituted, raising questions about the arrangements for dealing with cases involving children following the expiry of the extension. According to the order, the tenure of most CWCs and JJBs expired on April 15, 2026. The government subsequently granted a six-month extension to their existing chairpersons and members through an order dated April 20, 2026. The extension was due to expire on October 13, while the new bodies had not been constituted. The Mission Vatsalya directorate has directed District Child Protection Officers (DCPOs) to take custody of official files, records, registers, case files and other documents pertaining to the functioning of the committees and boards in their respective districts. The order also states that, during the intervening period, matters relating to children in need of care and protection will be attended to by the concerned Protection Officers, along with supporting staff, under the supervision of DCPOs. Principal Magistrates of JJBs are to be assisted by Legal-cum-Probation Officers and other staff of the District Child Protection Units in matters concerning children in conflict with law. However, Lone questioned whether these arrangements could ensure the discharge of responsibilities otherwise entrusted to the statutory bodies, particularly in cases requiring urgent intervention. Recalling the rollout of the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016-17, Lone said it had established an institutional framework for children needing care and protection and those in conflict with law. He said the framework was particularly significant in Jammu and Kashmir, where, according to him, there had been a high incidence of minors being arrested by police and no adequate institutional mechanism to protect them. Lone said the system required children in conflict with law to be brought before Juvenile Justice Boards, while Child Welfare Committees dealt with children in need of care and protection, ensuring a child-friendly approach. Describing the rollout as a milestone in juvenile justice, he said there remained considerable scope for improvement but the basic institutional network had been established. He also criticised the increasing reliance on outsourced personnel in the child protection system, arguing that such arrangements could undermine the ability of staff to intervene effectively when dealing with police officials in cases involving minors. Lone further questioned the status of the proposed Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, saying its establishment had been advertised more than a year ago but it remained non-functional. He alleged that the failure to constitute the CWCs and JJBs, alongside the absence of a functional child rights commission, reflected serious shortcomings in the administration of child protection mechanisms in the Union Territory. The Mission Vatsalya order directs all DCPOs to ensure the systematic and documented transfer of records, with particular attention to the confidentiality and security of information concerning children. It also requires the officers to submit compliance reports after completing the takeover process. Lone held the elected government responsible for the lapse and said the absence of the statutory bodies raised serious questions about the protection available to children in distress and juveniles in conflict with law.
Congress President Kharge Criticizes BJP Over Manipur Violence, Calls for Justice and Lasting Peace
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge condemns BJPs handling of violence in Manipur, urging justice and peace for affected communities. Congress President Kharge Criticizes BJP Over Manipur Violence, Calls for Justice and Lasting Peace
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Secretary Rubio Declines To Comment On Protests Against India
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed comments by United Nations experts on protests against India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling the experts an oxymoron while declining to comment on the country's domestic political affairs.
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An Indian father in New York is seeking help to cover the funeral and burial costs of his 5-year-old daughter, who died after being found unconscious at their home in Queens. The childs mother has been arrested on a murder charge.
Secretary Rubio Meets Gautam Adani, N Chandrasekaran Ahead Of Reliance Refinery Tour
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Indian-Origin Man Accused Of $66 Million COVID-19 Testing Fraud
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A 13-minute video recorded shortly before his death has brought attention to the marital dispute involving Vishwrajsinh Gohil, a postal employee from Gujarat, who alleged that he and his family were being harassed over a domestic violence case filed by his
In Jail Despite Bail: Administrative Inertia and the Unenforced Right to Personal Liberty
WHEN A COURT GRANTS BAIL , it makes a judicial determination that the liberty of the accused may safely be restored pending trial. Whether that determination takes effect, however, depends upon an administrative sequence that follows the order, over which the accused exercises no control. Where that sequence fails, the order of release remains on file and the person to whom it relates remains in prison. The Supreme Court addressed this precise failure three years ago. In In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail , by an order dated January 31, 2023 , it issued seven directions intended to ensure that an order of bail results in an actual release. Material now placed before the Court establishes that in Uttar Pradesh those directions have, in substance, not been implemented at all. This article sets out that material, identifies the statutory and constitutional obligations which it discloses to have been breached, and considers why directions of such administrative specificity have produced no measurable response. By taking Uttar Pradesh as a case study, the objective is to highlight the fatal distinction between the grant of bail and the release of the person granted bail; between these two events, hangs the fate and more importantly liberty and freedom of thousands of undertrial prisoners across India. The Supreme Court's Framework for Securing Release The suo motu proceedings were occasioned by a report of the National Legal Services Authority which disclosed that approximately 5,000 undertrial prisoners remained in custody notwithstanding orders of bail in their favour. The Bench of Justices S.K. Kaul and Abhay S. Oka responded with directions addressed not to principles, which were already settled, but to identified officers. Directions 1 to 3 govern the transmission of information. Direction 1 requires the court granting bail to send a soft copy of the order by electronic mail to the prisoner through the Jail Superintendent on the same day or the following day, and requires the Superintendent to enter the date of the grant of bail in the e-prisons software. Direction 2 provides that where the accused is not released within seven days of the grant of bail, it shall be the duty of the Superintendent to inform the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, who may depute a para-legal volunteer or jail-visiting advocate to interact with the prisoner and assist her in securing her release. Direction 3 requires the National Informatics Centre to create fields in the e-prison software so that non-release within seven days generates an automatic electronic communication to the Secretary. Direction 4 is the operative provision for present purposes. It provides that the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, with a view to finding out the economic condition of the accused, may take the help of Probation Officers or Para-Legal Volunteers to prepare a report on the socio-economic condition of the inmate, which may be placed before the concerned court with a request to relax the condition or conditions of bail or surety. Directions 5 to 7 concern the continuing jurisdiction of the court. Direction 5 permits the grant of temporary bail for a specified period to enable an accused to furnish her bail bond or sureties. Direction 6 permits the concerned court to take up the case suo motu where bail bonds are not furnished within one month of the grant of bail, and to consider whether the conditions require modification or relaxation. Direction 7 records that the insistence upon local surety is among the principal causes of delayed release, and suggests that courts may not impose that condition (see the directions here ). The scheme so constructed is cumulative. Information passes from the court to the jail, from the jail to the legal services authority within a fixed period of seven days, and from the authority back to the court in the form of a report upon the prisoner's means. The court then relaxes what the prisoner has been shown to be unable to satisfy. Each step is allocated to a named functionary, and no step requires any initiative from the prisoner. That allocation is deliberate: the persons affected are in custody, are frequently illiterate, and are by definition without the resources that would enable them to engage a counsel. Three Years On: The Failure to Implement the Directions The supreme court order was intended to provide an effective and enduring remedy to the plight of undertrial prisoners. Ironically, it seems that the monster of administrative inertia that the order sought to address has frustrated its implementation. As reported on October 17, 2026, an application filed in the Supreme court alleges that at least 236 undertrial prisoners across Uttar Pradesh remain in custody despite being granted bail, primarily because they are unable to arrange sureties or meet monetary conditions. The applicant relies on information obtained under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, from the Public Information Officers of district jails across Uttar Pradesh. The matter was first filed as a criminal public interest litigation in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. That Court declined to enter upon the merits, taking the view that the question of directions for the release of such prisoners was already engaging the Supreme Court. Thus, leading to the matter now being listed before a Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale. The default disclosed by this material apart from flagging the non-compliance with the Supreme Court order underscores violations of statutory and constitutional imperatives. Sections 12 and 13 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 cast a positive obligation upon the legal services authorities to extend free legal services to persons in custody. The preparation of a report upon the socio-economic condition of a prisoner, followed by an application to the concerned court for modification of the conditions of her bail, falls squarely within the species of service that the statute contemplates. The failure to render that service is therefore a dereliction of a statutory trust, independently cognisable in writ jurisdiction, and is not dependent for its characterisation upon the 2023 order. The constitutional position has been settled for nearly five decades. In Moti Ram v. State of Madhya Pradesh , Krishna Iyer J. held that bail includes release upon one's own bond and condemned the insistence upon a surety from the accused's own district. He reasoned that a bail order clogged with conditions which the accused cannot conceivably meet amounts in substance to a refusal of bail. In Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar , Bhagwati J. held that an accused should in appropriate cases be released upon his personal bond without monetary obligation, and Pathak J., in a separate opinion, observed that the deprivation of liberty for the reason of poverty only is an incongruous element. In Rashidul Jafar v. State of Uttar Pradesh , a matter arising from Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court observed that the promise of equality in our Constitution would not be fulfilled if liberty were to be conditional upon an individual's resources. The High Court of Delhi traversed substantially the same ground in Ajay Verma v. Government of NCT of Delhi . Recording that it was extremely pained to note that 253 prisoners remained in jail disregarding the law laid down upon the subject. The Division Bench directed that every bail order be marked upon the file; that it be the responsibility of every judge issuing an order of bail to monitor its execution and enforcement; and that the prison authorities promptly bring to the notice of the trial court and of the Secretary of the legal services authority any instance of a prisoner unable to secure release despite an order of bail. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution mandates that no person should be deprived of personal liberty except according to procedure established by law that is fair, just and reasonable . The continued imprisonment of a person after the judicial grant of bail is attributable wholly to administrative inaction and offends the scheme of Article 21. Thus, the non-adherence of the 2023 orders is an unacceptable dereliction of statutory duty by the prison administration that fatally undermines the constitutional rights of the undertrial prisoners. The Administrative Production of Inaction While the current application focuses merely on the non-implementation of the 2023 order in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the situation in the rest of the country can be anyones guess. The question that the application poses is: why have the directions addressed to identified officers, and issued by the highest court, produced no measurable administrative response over three years? The explanation does not lie in any deficiency of information. The record-keeping disclosed in the application is, on the contrary, meticulous. The mere fact that 18 districts across U.P. were able to produce precise information of the undertrials; including their personal records, the alleged crime and the date of the bail order, demonstrates that the problem is not of record keeping. Thus, the information required to activate Direction 4 and mitigate the prisoners inability to arrange sureties or monetary conditions was present in every case. What was absent was an officer under a legally enforceable obligation to act upon that information. The prison administration was cognizant of both the remedial supreme court order and the beneficiaries who would be entitled to it, but the thrust of duty that linked the former to the later was totally absent. This lack of enforcement in the face of proper documentation points to a systemic flaw, rooted in the very character of the administrative apparatus. The structure of district administration inherited at independence was designed for the supervision of a subject population rather than for the delivery of services to a citizenry. An apparatus so designed is proficient at enumeration and structurally indifferent to outcome. It is designed to know where every person is; it has no institutional empathy to enquire what the fact of her being there is producing. The consequence is that the maintenance of an accurate record comes to be treated as the discharge of the underlying obligation. Till the entry against the prisoner's name in the column headed reason for non-release is complete, the continued detention of that prisoner is nobodys assigned concern. Its practical effect is to render the affected persons invisible for anyone minded to assist them. While this systemic invisibilisation of undertrial prisoners is an inevitable result of our administrative structure; it also points to a solution that would not be hard to implement. No statutory amendment, additional budgetary allocation, creation of new posts or technological advancement is required to realise the constitutional promise of liberty. The impediment is not an absence of legal authority, but an absence of will, together with the absence of any officer upon whom such duty has been imposed. Thus, the existing machinery being operated by the existing officers can produce the desired result, provided: (a) undertrial prisoners are viewed not as state subjects but as rights bearing citizens; and (b) there is a mechanism to hold the prison administration accountable for infringing on their rights. Conclusion The application examined in this article establishes three propositions. First, that the directions issued on January 31, 2023 have been undone by the very administrative latency they sought to correct. Second, that the resulting detentions are attributable to the omission of identified statutory functionaries acting in contravention of law, and therefore offend Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Third, that the remedy is administratively feasible and can be implemented within the current system without major administrative restructuring. The U.P. experience ultimately discloses that even if the design seems to be in order there is defect to hold people to account. . The 2023 order allocated functions with precision but attached no consequence to their non-performance. It is painful to note that an administrative culture that measures itself by the accuracy of its records remains stubbornly insensitive to the condition of the persons recorded and the adverse impact it generates on their liberty. Therefore, the reliefs now being sought before the Supreme Court deserve to be catalogued. The reliefs, among others, include a time-bound direction to the State Legal Services Authority, a requirement for submission of district-wise compliance affidavits and a continuing monitoring mechanism. These are aimed at curing that shortcomings and deficiencies. The festival of Diwali falls on November 8, 2026. Among others this festival of lights celebrates attempts to dispel darkness. Thousands of undertrial prisoners across the country remain in custody deprived of light of liberty despite subsisting court orders directing their release. Whether they will be home by Diwali depends on something as basic as an administrative apparatus willing to fulfil its most elementary obligation: to give effect to a judicial order restoring liberty.
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