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Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks Fake Railway Recruitment Racket, Chargesheet Filed Against Three
Srinagar, Dec 19: In a significant action against job frauds targeting unemployed youth, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a fake Railway recruitment scam, exposing a well-planned conspiracy involving forged appointment letters and monetary exploitation. The chargesheet has been submitted before the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Beerwah, Budgam, against three accused for their alleged roles in duping aspirants on the pretext of securing government jobs. In a statement, the Economic Offences Wing [] The post Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks Fake Railway Recruitment Racket, Chargesheet Filed Against Three appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
US Justice Department in race against time as deadline nears for Epstein file release
An act of Congress has mandated that the Trump administration release troves of Epstein-related documents -- from grand jury records to FBI files and internal Justice Department discussions -- by Friday, after months of the Trump administration promising and not delivering transparency, according to CNN.
Collegium recommends appointment of 5 HC judges as chief justices
Goas Justice Sonaktipped to be CJ of Jharkhand HC
NT Reporter Panaji Goas Justice Mahesh S Sonak, a senior judge of the Bombay High Court, has been recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium to be the next Chief Justice of the JharkhandHigh Court. The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended the appointment of five High Court judges as Chief Justices of different High Courts [] The post Goas Justice Sonaktipped to be CJ of Jharkhand HC appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Nitish flags off mobile forensic vehicles for faster crime probe
In a significant move to enhance law enforcement efficiency, Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled 34 high-tech mobile forensic vehicles, designed to streamline crime scene investigations. These innovative tools will provide on-site evidence collection and immediate case initiation, vastly reducing the time taken to deliver crucial data from remote labs.
Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months
Srinagar, Dec 18: An accused in a terror case in Pulwama district has been sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment after he confessed to involvement in the crime, a police spokesman said here on Thursday. In a major boost to the fight against terrorism, Police in Pulwama have secured conviction in a terror-related [] The post Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months appeared first on Northlines .
SC Collegium recommends elevation of five judges as Chief Justices of High Courts
Justice Manoj Gupta of the Allahabad High Court was proposed for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, consequent upon the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice on January 9, 2026
Experts call for neuro-justice framework in motor accident cases
While India recorded about 1.77 lakh road accident deaths in 2024, official statistics do not capture the far larger number of survivors left with lifelong neurological disabilities following head, spinal cord, and nerve injuries
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices of five State High Courts
NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on December 18, 2025, has recommended the elevation and appointment of five Judges as Chief Justices to five State High Courts across the country. The SC Collegium said Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta (Allahabad High Court) has been recommended to be the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Justice Revati P. Mohite Dere (Bombay High Court) has also been recommended to be the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court. Similarly, Justice MS Sonak (Bombay High Court) has been recommended to be the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. Justice A Muhamed Mustaque (Kerala High Court) has been recommended to be the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court. Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo (Orissa High Court) has been recommended to be theChief Justice of Patna High Court. The decision to recommend the Judges' names wastaken by the SC Collegium, which was headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant. This was the second major decision taken by CJI Kant after taking charge on November 24 from CJI B R Gavai (now retired).After theSCCollegium's recommendations, the Centre will deliberate upon names, decide and send its final proposal to the SC Collegium for final decision. TheSCCollegiumis an apex body, headed by the CJI, who decides, recommends and transfers judges to various State High Courts depending upon the expertise, know-how, etc.
Bombay High Court refuses bail to Daman Crime Branch constables accused of abduction, extortion
Constables accused of extorting 7 lakh from abductees; court calls probe questionable and says crimes by the police undermine the integrity of the justice system
Police accuses Bengaluru housing society of running a parallel justice system and concealing crimes
Police have launched a criminal investigation into an alleged illegal drug penalty system at a residential complex. The apartment association and a private security firm are accused of running a parallel justice mechanism, collecting over Rs 3.3 lakh in fines for drug possession and other offences, and suppressing serious crimes.
Supreme Court upholds Telangana High Court verdict vacating media gag on Megha Engineering
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition filed by Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), challenging the Telangana High Court verdict that removed an interim media restraint order granted in favour of MEIL. The Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta further directed the trial court to complete the pending defamation case [] The post Supreme Court upholds Telangana High Court verdict vacating media gag on Megha Engineering appeared first on India Legal .
Hitting Sixes Before Retirement: Chief Justice Surya Kant Flags Unfortunate Judicial Trend
In a rare acknowledgment of instances of judicial corruption, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday said that there is a growing trend of judges passing a series of orders for extraneous considerations on the eve of their retirement.
Delhi court acquits Shabnam Hashmi in Covid-19 lockdown violation case
A Delhi court has acquitted social activist Shabnam Hashmi and co-accused Seema Joshi in connection with alleged violations of Covid-19 lockdown protocols during a protest in Dwarka in October 2020. After examining the evidentiary record, Judicial Magistrate First Class Divya Yadav of Dwarka Courts concluded on December 15, 2025, that the prosecution failed to establish [] The post Delhi court acquits Shabnam Hashmi in Covid-19 lockdown violation case appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court allows action against end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has revised its earlier interim protection granted to end-of-life vehicles in the National Capital Region by permitting coercive action against diesel and petrol vehicles that failed to meet Bharat Stage IV emission norms, even if such vehicles were earlier shielded solely on the basis of age. The Bench of Chief Justice of [] The post Supreme Court allows action against end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR appeared first on India Legal .
11 Lakh Fake Job Racket Busted: Crime Branch Files Charge Sheet Against Two In Kashmir
Budgam, Dec 18: In a major crackdown on job fraud, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against two individuals for allegedly duping a complainant of 11 lakh by falsely promising a government job. The charge sheet, filed under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC, has been presented before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Budgam, marking a significant step in exposing organised cheating networks operating under the guise of employment assurances. The Economic Offences [] The post 11 Lakh Fake Job Racket Busted: Crime Branch Files Charge Sheet Against Two In Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Crime Branch Kashmir files chargesheet against two in fake government job scam
Budgam: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet against two persons in a fake government job scam, involving allegations of cheating and criminal conspiracy. Officials said the charge sheet in FIR No. 08/2024, registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC, has been presented before the Court []
India has given a number of assurances to Belgium regarding Choksi's safety, the charges that he would face during trial in India, prison arrangements, human rights and medical needs
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell petitions to vacate sex crime conviction
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Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates common room, cafeteria for stakeholders at HC
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 17: In a significant step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and enhancing facilities for court stakeholders, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority, inaugurated a Common Room and Cafeteria within premises of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today. The facilities were inaugurated in the presence of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Justice Waseem Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri and Justice Sanjay [] The post Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates common room, cafeteria for stakeholders at HC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Justice Delayed, Purpose Defeated
The persistent backlog of nearly 500 cases involving crimes against women and children in Jammu and Kashmirs Fast Track Special Courts is not just a statistic; it is a troubling reflection of delayed justice for the most vulnerable sections of society. These courts were never meant to function like ordinary trial courts, nor are the victims they serve ordinary litigants. FTSCs were conceived with a singular purpose: to ensure swift, time-bound justice in heinous crimes such as rape and child [] The post Justice Delayed, Purpose Defeated appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Killer mom: Woman taken on remand, crime scene recreated
The HC judge was hearing two contempt of court cases, including one related to the Thirupparankundram deepam row
Law and order cant be cited to flout court orders, says Justice G.R. Swaminathan
The HC judge was hearing two contempt of court cases, including one related to the Thirupparankundram deepam row
Whistleblower letter exposes in-house justice at Bengaluru apartment complex, police file FIR
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Muhammad Yunus call for parliamentary elections next February confirms that Bangladesh remains a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
Cyber crime police warn against festive season online frauds
Fines For Theft, Drugs: Bengaluru Association Apartment Booked For Running Its Own Justice System
Kumbalgodu police booked Provident Sunworth Apartment Association and Tyco Security for handling crimes like sexual assault and drug offences internally.
Justice Sanjeev Kumar Inaugurates Common Room And Cafeteria For Stakeholders At High Court
SRINAGAR, Dec 18: In a significant step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and enhancing facilities for court stakeholders, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority, inaugurated a Common Room and Cafeteria within premises of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today. The facilities were inaugurated in the presence of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Justice Waseem Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri and Justice Sanjay Parihar. On [] The post Justice Sanjeev Kumar Inaugurates Common Room And Cafeteria For Stakeholders At High Court appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trading fraud case: cybercrime police arrest key accused with links to Chinese national
Women's Justice Convention Held In Belthangady, Demands Submitted To Govt
Organisations stressed the need to protect the independence and transparency of the SIT probing the Dharmasthala-related cases.
Despite their murder, Trump wont let go of differences with Rob and Michele Reiner
Trump savaged Rob Reiner and his wife in a social media post that defies awareness considering death by their son. Characteristically, Trump went out his way to make the murder about himself. The post Despite their murder, Trump wont let go of differences with Rob and Michele Reiner appeared first on India Legal .
Bhima Koregaon violence case: Bombay High Court allows Gautam Navlakha to relocate to Delhi
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday permitted human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad Maoist links case, to relocate to his permanent residence in Delhi during the pendency of the criminal proceedings, while relaxing a key condition of bail that had restricted his movement to Mumbai. The Division Bench of Justice [] The post Bhima Koregaon violence case: Bombay High Court allows Gautam Navlakha to relocate to Delhi appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court declines to hear fresh PIL over IndiGo controversy
The Delhi High Court has declined to consider a new public interest litigation seeking judicial intervention in connection with the recent controversy involving IndiGo airlines. The Court observed that it was not inclined to entertain a fresh PIL on the issue, particularly when similar concerns had already been examined or were capable of being addressed [] The post Delhi High Court declines to hear fresh PIL over IndiGo controversy appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued summons to BJP national spokesperson Sanju Verma in a defamation suit filed by former Indian Police Service officer Yashovardhan Azad over her derogatory social media post, allegedly calling him a blot on the uniform. The single-judge Bench of Justice Amit Bansal directed Advocate Raghav Awasthi, appearing for the [] The post Delhi High Court issues summons to BJP spokesperson Sanju Verma on defamation suit by ex-IPS officer Yashovardhan Azad appeared first on India Legal .
Taskaree teaser: Emraan Hashmi cracks down on airport smuggling in crime series
Taskaree directs viewers to follow Emraan Hashmi as Superintendent Meena, and his squad into a globe-spanning world of smuggling, strategy, and sky-high stakes
Centre reassesses copyright framework amid legal questions raised by generative AI
The Centre has begun assessing whether the Copyright Act, 1957 is equipped to deal with legal questions emerging from the rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Responding in writing to a query raised by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada [] The post Centre reassesses copyright framework amid legal questions raised by generative AI appeared first on India Legal .
Shilpa Shetty rejects charges against Bastian Bengaluru, says justice will prevail
Shilpa Shetty rejects charges against Bastian Bengaluru, says justice will prevail
Punjab teachers stage stir, demand justice for colleagues who died during poll duty
Supreme Court To Examine Justice Yashwant Varmas Challenge To Speaker-Led Inquiry Panel
The SC issued notices to the Lok Sabha Speakers office, the Lok Sabha Secretariat, and the Secretaries-General of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
SC notice to Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha secretariats on Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment plea
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker. This follows a plea by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. He is challenging the Speaker's decision to form an impeachment committee. Justice Varma argues the committee was formed unilaterally. He claims this violates the Judges (Inquiry) Act. The court questioned how parliamentary experts missed this procedural issue.
16 special courts for Delhis organised crime, terror cases
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that to ensure speedy trial, it has decided to set up a dedicated NIA court in each state and Union territory and more than one court at places where there are over 10 cases under anti-terror law. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and 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 .
On the question of whether a separate international court is needed for environmental and climate change cases, Justice Brant said he did not believe such a body was necessary at present
An Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's inquiry committee formed to probe corruption allegations against him. He argues the committee's constitution by the Speaker alone is a procedural lapse, as such a panel should be jointly formed by both Houses of Parliament.
Renowned Malayalam actress Manju Warrier, who was married to Dileep for 17 years from 1998 to 2015, penned a lengthy note on her Instagram a week after the trial court verdict. She expressed respect for the judiciary, but also stated that the justice for the survivor remains incomplete.
Juntas War Crimes Continue, Shielded by China, Russiaand US Silence
The bombing of Mrauk-U Hospital exposes the regimes impunity, the failure of international pressure and the emptiness of its planned election.
SC issues notice on plea challenging constitution of panel against Justice Yashwant Varma
New Delhi, Dec 16: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice in a plea challenging the legality of the Parliamentary Committee constituted under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, to inquire into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with impeachment proceedings initiated following the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. Senior Advocate Mukul [] The post SC issues notice on plea challenging constitution of panel against Justice Yashwant Varma appeared first on Northlines .
Supreme Court issues guidelines to curb dowry-related violence
The Supreme Court on Tuesday underscored the grave constitutional, criminal, and societal implications of dowry across religious communities and issued a slew of measures to curb the violence and deaths related to the social evil. The Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice NK Singh set aside a verdict of the Allahabad High Court, which [] The post Supreme Court issues guidelines to curb dowry-related violence appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the mounting pendency of trials involving organised crime syndicates and grave offences prosecuted under central penal statutes, stressing the need for systemic solutions extending across the entire National Capital Region (NCR). The Bench of Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took [] The post Supreme Court calls for comprehensive measures to reduce pendency in gangster-related cases in Delhi-NCR appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court issues notice to Parliament secretariats on Justice Varmas impeachment plea
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats and sought detailed replies after hearing a plea filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the impeachment proceedings initiated against him. A two-judge Bench headed by Justice Dipankar Datta issued the notices while taking up Justice Varmas petition, in which he has questioned the procedure adopted for initiating his removal. We issue notice and seek reply, the apex court said. In his plea, Justice Varma contended that the impeachment process violated the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, arguing that the motion for his removal was not passed by both Houses of Parliament on the same day. He also challenged the constitution of the three-member inquiry committee, asserting that once motions are introduced in both Houses, the committee must be formed jointly by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, and not unilaterally by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Justice Varma is facing a probe under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, following allegations of corruption. A parliamentary inquiry committee has already submitted a report indicting him and recommending his removal. Earlier, the three-member panel, after examining more than 55 witnesses, reported the recovery of large amounts of burnt and unburnt cash from Justice Varmas official residence. In its 64-page report, the committee held, This committee holds the money/cash that was found in the storeroom located within the premises of 30 Tughlaq Crescent... officially occupied by Justice Varma. The panel rejected Justice Varmas claim that he had no knowledge of the cash found at his residence. It is unbelievable. If there was any conspiracy, why did he not file a complaint or inform the Chief Justice of the High Court or the Chief Justice of India? the report said. The committee made scathing remarks against the judge, noting that he neither reported the incident to the police nor informed any judicial authority. It said eyewitnesses and material evidence confirmed the presence of large quantities of Rs 500 notes, both burnt and unburnt, at the residence. The panel described his conduct as unnatural and concluded that there was sufficient substance in the allegations against him, recommending his removal. On May 8, following the indictment by a Supreme Court-appointed in-house committee, then Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, who has since retired, wrote to the Centre recommending Justice Varmas impeachment. The former CJI took the step after Justice Varma declined to resign despite being indicted by the in-house committee. Justice Khanna had earlier asked Justice Varma to step down after the committee found him guilty of misconduct. The in-house panel reached its conclusions after analysing extensive evidence and recording statements from more than 45 individuals, including Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and the Delhi Fire Service chief. Justice Varma has consistently denied the allegations, contesting the findings in his responses to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice and the apex court-appointed panel. When contacted by TNIE through calls and messages for his response on the findings of the in-house probe panel, Justice Varma did not respond.
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SC agrees to hear Justice Yashwant Varma's plea challenging constitution of Inquiry Panel
The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by Justice Varma challenging the legality of the three-member committee constituted solely by the Lok Sabha under the procedure provided by the Judges Inquiry Act
SC agrees to hear Justice Yashwant Varmas plea challenging constitution of inquiry panel
New Delhi, Dec 16: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varmas plea challenging the constitution of an inquiry committee by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe corruption charges against him. The inquiry committee comprises Supreme Court judge Aravind Kumar, Madras High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, and senior Karnataka High Court advocate B V Acharya. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih issued notices to the office of the [] The post SC agrees to hear Justice Yashwant Varmas plea challenging constitution of inquiry panel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha on a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, challenging the constitution of a three-member parliamentary inquiry committee formed to probe allegations of corruption against him under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. The Bench led by Justice [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on Justice Yashwant Varma plea challenging inquiry panel constituted by Lok Sabha appeared first on India Legal .
Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta High Court seeking SIT probe into violence at Lionel Messi event
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking an independent investigation into the violence that reportedly erupted during an event linked to football icon Lionel Messi. The petition calls for the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incidents, citing concerns over law and order and the alleged [] The post Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta High Court seeking SIT probe into violence at Lionel Messi event appeared first on India Legal .
Ambition to ashes: Luthra brothers return to India to face justice over Goa fire
The brothers have been deported to India from Thailand in connection with the blaze. But who are they?
Municipal Scam Exposed: Crime Branch Files Chargesheet In Budgam Embezzlement Case
Srinagar, Dec 16: In a significant development, the Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has presented a chargesheet in a high-profile fraud case concerning the illegal allotment of a Municipal Committee Budgam building, naming the then municipal president and two others for cheating, forgery and corruption. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has presented a chargesheet before the Honble Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar in connection with FIR No. 03/2022, involving serious allegations of cheating, [] The post Municipal Scam Exposed: Crime Branch Files Chargesheet In Budgam Embezzlement Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MP seeks to cut age of juvenility to 14 in cases of heinous crimes
500 crime against women, children cases pending in FTSCs in J&K
Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir continues to record a high backlog of cases involving crimes against women and children, with nearly 500 cases pending in its Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), according to data from the Union Ministry of Law and Justice. While case disposals have shown some improvement, the data suggests that pendency in the Union Territorys special courts has remained persistently high over the past three years, amid capacity constraints and other contributing factors. Official [] The post 500 crime against women, children cases pending in FTSCs in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CBI Gets Cracking Against Big Phish Of Cybercrime Network
Justice officials say they stopped a terror plot targeting companies in L.A. area
Justice Department officials say they stopped a terrorism plot in the Los Angeles and Orange County area of California.
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K-Pop, Bollywood and True Crime: Inside Indias Alexa Searches of 2025
In 2025, Alexa queries in India showed diverse user interests. People used voice search for music, pop culture, sports, and general knowledge. Users explored global and Indian music, podcasts, and celebrity information. General knowledge questions also remained popular. Voice assistants are now a blend of global trends and local interests.
Emraan Hashmi returns in the crime series Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web. The show follows an officer tackling a smuggling network. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, it features global locations and intense action. The series will stream soon on OTT. The official teaser releases on December 17. A strong ensemble cast supports Emraan Hashmi in this high-octane drama.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea on IndiGo crisis
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a petition concerning the ongoing operational crisis faced by IndiGo Airlines, directing the petitioner to approach the Delhi High Court instead. The Apex court made it clear that it was not inclined to exercise its jurisdiction in the matter at this stage. The plea raised concerns relating [] The post Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea on IndiGo crisis appeared first on India Legal .
Sharp exchanges in Supreme Court as Mahesh Langa gets interim bail
The Supreme Court witnessed a tense hearing while considering journalist Mahesh Langas plea for bail, with senior advocate Kapil Sibal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta engaging in pointed arguments over the conduct and progress of the case. After hearing both sides, the Court granted Langa interim bail, subject to strict conditions. Langa, who has been [] The post Sharp exchanges in Supreme Court as Mahesh Langa gets interim bail appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging revision of Banke Bihari Temple darshan timings
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the State of Uttar Pradesh and others on a writ petition that challenged the recent administrative alterations to the darshan timings of the Banke Bihari temple, located in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, on the grounds that the opening and closing hours of the shrine constituted [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging revision of Banke Bihari Temple darshan timings appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court pushes for enforceable action on Delhi Air Pollution Crisis
The Supreme Court of India has repeatedly emphasised that its earlier directions to combat the severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR must be implemented in a meaningful and enforceable manner, rather than remaining on paper. In hearings on the persistent air quality crisis, the court highlighted widespread non-compliance with anti-pollution measures, noting that poor enforcement by [] The post Supreme Court pushes for enforceable action on Delhi Air Pollution Crisis appeared first on India Legal .
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Unaccounted Currency Notes Were Recovered From Official Residence
Actor Manju Warrier on Friday reacted to the verdict in the 2017 actor abduction and sexual assault case with a social media post, after the survivor posted her reaction to the trial courts decision that acquitted the eighth accused, actor Dileep. In her post, Manju said she held the court in respect but could not say that justice had been fully delivered. Only those who committed the crime have been punished so far. The fact that those who planned it, whoever they may be, are still out in the open is a frightening reality, she wrote, without naming anyone. She said justice for the survivor would be complete only when all those responsible are brought to account, adding that this was necessary to restore public faith, including her own, in the police and the legal system. This is not just for her, but for every girl, every woman and every human being in this country, Manju wrote, calling for a society where women can live and move without fear. The survivor, who was abducted and sexually assaulted in February 2017, had earlier shared an Instagram post reacting to the verdict. Seemingly reacting to the acquittal of the eighth accused did not come as a surprise to her. After years of pain, tears and emotional struggle, I have come to a painful realisation: not every citizen in this country is treated equally before the law, she wrote. 'Justice not equal for all': Actor abduction case survivor calls out Dileep's acquittal View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manju Warrier (@manju.warrier) In the post, dated December 12, 2025, the survivor said that after eight years, nine months and 23 days, she finally saw a small ray of light with the conviction of six accused in the case. For that, I am grateful, she said, while adding that she had begun losing faith in the trial court as early as 2020, when she felt there were changes in the manner in which the case was being handled, particularly with regard to one accused. The survivor alleged that her fundamental rights were not adequately protected during the trial and cited several concerns, including the illegal access of the memory card, a crucial piece of evidence, three times while it was in court custody. She said two public prosecutors resigned during the course of the trial, citing a hostile environment, and told her that they believed the proceedings were biased. She also said she repeatedly sought a proper investigation into the alleged tampering of the memory card, but the investigation report was not shared with her despite multiple requests. Every request to move this case away from the same judge was dismissed, she wrote, adding that her plea for the proceedings to be held in open court, allowing public and media scrutiny, was also rejected. Addressing what she described as misinformation surrounding the case, the survivor clarified that the prime accused was never her personal driver or employee. He was a random person assigned as a driver for a film I worked on in 2016. I met him once or twice during that time and never again until the day this crime happened, she wrote, urging people to stop circulating false narratives. Actor abduction and sexual assault case: Judgment comes after eight years, justice not yet Following his acquittal, the eighth accused addressed the media, maintaining that he had been falsely implicated in the case. He alleged that there had been a real conspiracy to frame him and claimed that certain police officials and sections of the media had worked to damage his career and public image. He denied all allegations against him and said the verdict vindicated his stand. He also criticised public remarks made earlier by his former wife Manju Warrier suggesting a conspiracy behind the crime, allegations he denied. Thanking his family, lawyers and supporters, he said the court verdict had dismantled what he described as a false narrative built against him. The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court pronounced the verdict after concluding final hearings on November 25. The court acquitted actor Dileep and three others, while convicting six accused, including prime accused Sunil NS alias Pulsar Suni, who was found guilty of carrying out the assault. The case relates to an incident on February 17, 2017, when the survivor was abducted after assailants forcibly entered the car she was travelling in and sexually assaulted her over nearly two hours. Police had initially named ten accused in the case, with arrests beginning soon after the incident. The eighth accused was arrested in July 2017 following further investigation, after police alleged that the prime accused had sent him a letter from jail. The larger-than-life arc of actor Dileep
Patna high court orders speedy justice in criminal cases in state
Patna High Court is pushing for faster justice in criminal cases across Bihar. Subordinate courts are now mandated to examine evidence daily once witness testimony begins and set clear timelines for hearings. Adjournments will be restricted, even for lawyer or accused absence, unless in exceptional, documented circumstances, aiming to expedite trials.
Justice after decades: J&K govt restores dignity of terror victim families with jobs
Tears and long-suppressed grief marked an emotional ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Saturday as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to families of terror victims.
On Judicial Delay And Its Effect, Chief Justice Kant's Poignant Anecdote
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant offered a poignant reflection on the human cost of judicial delays today, sharing a deeply personal anecdote from his early years as a lawyer to illustrate how pendency and expense silently erode the dignity
Kerala actor assault case: Manju Warrier says justice for survivor is still incomplete
Only those who committed the crime have been punished. The mind that planned and enabled this heinous act, whoever that is, still walks free, and that is terrifying, writes the actor in a social media post
'Justice not equal for all': Actor abduction case survivor calls out Dileep's acquittal
KOCHI: The survivor in the 2017 actor abduction and sexual assault case has come out against the trial court verdict acquitting actor Dileep , the eighth accused. In a social media post, she stated, After years of pain, tears, and emotional struggle, I have come to a painful realisation: not every citizen in this country is treated equally before the law. At the end of the day, this verdict made me realise how strongly human judgment can shape decisions. I also know that not every court functions in the same way, she added. She explained that she had written letters to the President of India and the Prime Minister, expressing concern and seeking intervention. She began the post by putting the date December 12, 2025. It stated that after 8 years, 9 months, and 23 days, she finally saw a small ray of light at the end of every long and painful journey. Six of the accused have been convicted, and for that, I am grateful. This moment is dedicated to those who chose to call my pain a lie, and this case made up a story. I hope you are at peace with yourselves today. To those who still keep saying that the accused number one was my personal driver, this is completely false. He was not my driver, not my employee, and not someone I knew. He was a random person who happened to be assigned as a driver for a movie I worked on in 2016. Ironically, I met him once or twice during that time, and never again, until the day this crime happened. She requested everyone to stop spreading false stories. Mollywood split as Mollywood push back against the rush to reinstate Dileep According to her, the verdict may surprise many people, but it did not surprise her. As early as 2020, she began to feel that something was not right. Even the prosecution noticed changes in the way the case was being handled, especially when it came to one particular accused. She also approached the High Court and the Supreme Court multiple times against the court. Every request to move this case away from the same judge was dismissed, she said. She also cited several reasons for losing faith in the trial court. She said that her fundamental rights were not protected. The most important evidence in the case-the memory card- was found to have been illegally accessed three times while it was in court custody. Two public prosecutors resigned from this case during the trial. They stated that the court environment had become hostile towards the prosecution. Both of them personally told me not to expect justice from this, as they felt it was biased. She repeatedly requested a proper investigation into the tampering of the memory card. However, the investigation report was never given to her, until she kept asking again and again. While I was fighting for a fair trial, the accused filed a petition requesting that this same judge continue to hear the case. This raised even more serious doubts in my mind. I requested the court to conduct the proceedings in an open court, so that the public and media could be present and see for themselves what was happening. This request was denied, she stated. Kerala government to appeal against acquittal of Dileep in 2017 actor assault case
Ghaziabad police have taken significant action against criminals. Over 5,000 individuals received notices under Section 129(G) BNSS. Thousands of habitual offenders and anti-social elements have signed bonds for up to three years. This initiative aims to curb crime and maintain peace. Actions targeted theft, robbery, and other offenses, successfully preventing recurrences and ensuring public security.
Assam: 16 years after Jogdal murders, local organisation seeks NHRC's intervention for justice
GUWAHATI: Sixteen years after six members of a family were hacked to death in their house in Jogdal village in Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan district, a local organisation has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for justice for the victims. It has urged the NHRC to take cognisance of human rights violations in the case and intervene to ensure a fair, independent and time-bound investigation. On the night of December 12, 2009, unidentified assailants had brutally killed Harakanta Doloi, his wife Swapna, their three children and a nephew at their Jogdal residence. The killings were suspected to have been linked to political leaders who used their influence to acquire land in the area to build a luxury hotel. The perpetrators have still not been brought to book. The Dimoria Bikash Manch urged NHRC chairman Justice V R Rama Subramanian to look into the case. Chief advisor of the Manch, Dibyajyoti Medhi, who submitted the petition on Saturday, said, We met a member of the panel and handed our petition. He has assured us of looking into the case. It has been 16 years but justice has not been done yet. But, we are still hopeful that the NHRC will be able to get justice for the victims. Doloi was a marginal cultivator, and the family was economically impoverished, with no known enmity with any individual or group, he said. The petition maintained that he investigation was deliberately weakened due to the suspected involvement of a then minister of the Assam government. The Congress was leading the government in Assam in 2009. The initial investigation conducted by Sonapur Police was allegedly neither impartial nor diligent. On the contrary, serious attempts were reportedly made to destroy crucial evidence, including the burning of the victim's house after the incident, it said. It further said that a prime accused, Arjun Bordoloi, was killed under mysterious circumstances on September 5, 2012, raising further concerns regarding the integrity of the investigation. Subsequently, the case was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and on December 7, 2017, two police officers -- Pranab Kumar Deka, the then officer-in-charge of Sonapur police station, and A M Choudhury, the then investigating officer of the case -- were arrested on charges of deliberately destroying evidence with the intention of shielding the actual perpetrators. The case was handed over to the CBI a year later by the state government. Despite sustained protests and representations submitted by numerous local ethnic and social organisations over the years, the authorities concerned have remained largely unresponsive, the Manch alleged. ...it is humbly prayed that your esteemed office may kindly take cognisance of the grave human rights violations involved in this case and intervene appropriately to ensure a fair, independent, and time-bound process leading to justice for the victims, the petition said. All responsible for the crime as well as for the obstruction of justice be brought to book in accordance with the law, it added.
CBI chargesheets four Chinese behind Rs 1,000-cr cyber crime racket; 111 shell companies unmasked
NEW DELHI: The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore through a sprawling web of shell entities and digital scams, officials said on Sunday. After busting the racket in October, investigators unravelled a single, tightly coordinated syndicate that relied on an elaborate digital and financial infrastructure to run a range of frauds. These included misleading loan applications, fake investment schemes, Ponzi and multi-level marketing models, bogus part-time job offers and fraudulent online gaming platforms. According to the probe agency's final report, the group layered the flow of illicit funds through 111 shell companies, routing about Rs 1,000 crore via mule accounts. One account received more than Rs 152 crore in a short span. The shell companies, the CBI said, were incorporated using dummy directors, forged or misleading documents, fake addresses and false statements of business objectives. These shell entities were used to open bank accounts and merchant accounts with various payment gateways, enabling rapid layering and diversion of proceeds of crime, a CBI spokesperson said in a statement. Investigators traced the origins of the scam to 2020, when the country was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. The shell companies were allegedly incorporated at the direction of four Chinese handlers -- Zou Yi, Huan Liu, Weijian Liu, and Guanhua Wang. Their Indian associates procured identity documents from unsuspecting individuals, which were then used to establish the network of shell companies and mule accounts to launder proceeds from the scams and obscure the money trail. CBI, FBI dismantles transnational cyber crime network in Noida, six arrested The investigation exposed communication links and operational control that, the agency said, nailed the role of Chinese masterminds running the fraud network from abroad. Significantly, a UPI ID linked to the bank accounts of two Indian accused was found to be active in a foreign location as late as August 2025, conclusively establishing continued foreign control and real-time operational oversight of the fraud infrastructure from outside India, the CBI statement said. The probe found that the racketeers employed a highly layered, technology-driven modus operandi, using Google advertisements, bulk SMS campaigns, SIM-box-based messaging systems, cloud infrastructure, fintech platforms and multiple mule bank accounts. Each stage of the operation -- from luring victims to collection and movement of funds -- was deliberately structured to conceal the identities of the actual controllers and evade detection by law enforcement agencies, the spokesperson said. The chargesheet names 17 individuals, including the four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies. The investigation was launched on the inputs from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, which flagged large-scale cheating of citizens through online investment and employment schemes, resulting in the arrest of three individuals in October. Though initially appearing as isolated complaints, detailed analysis by CBI revealed striking similarities in applications used, fund-flow patterns, payment gateways and digital footprints, pointing towards a common organised conspiracy, the agency said. Following the October arrests, the CBI conducted searches at 27 locations across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Haryana, seizing digital devices, documents and financial records that were later subjected to detailed forensic examination.
CBI Chargesheets 4 Chinese Behind Rs 1,000 Cr Cyber Crime Racket; 111 Shell Companies Unmasked
New Delhi, Dec 14: The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore through a sprawling web of shell entities and digital scams, officials said on Sunday. After busting the racket in October, investigators unravelled a single, tightly coordinated syndicate that relied on an elaborate digital and financial infrastructure to run a range of frauds. These [] The post CBI Chargesheets 4 Chinese Behind Rs 1,000 Cr Cyber Crime Racket; 111 Shell Companies Unmasked appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trailblazer Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court
New Delhi, Dec 14 : In a significant judicial appointment, President Droupadi Murmu has designated The post Trailblazer Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Justice after over 25 years: Pakeeza, Rozy; kin of two SPOs get job letters
Tale of terror victims; father killed, mother remarried Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 13: With handing over of appointment letters by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, four next of kin of terror victims in the Kashmir valley got the jobs after 25 to 26 years wait and they along with their families including elderly citizens had to live miserable lives during most of this period. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A total of 39 job letters were given by the [] The post Justice after over 25 years: Pakeeza, Rozy; kin of two SPOs get job letters appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nine arrested for running cybercrime syndicate using bank accounts hawala and cryptocurrency
Justice, jobs, dignity for terror-victims families top priority: LG
Hands over appointment letters to 39 NoKs of terror sufferers Srinagar, Dec 13: Reiterating his commitment to deliver justice, jobs and dignity to terror victim families, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims from Kashmir Division, at Lok Bhavan here. LG [] The post Justice, jobs, dignity for terror-victims families top priority: LG appeared first on Northlines .
Nine members of inter-State cybercrime racket held; case registered
Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates National Lok Adalat at Jammu
JAMMU, DECEMBER 13: A National Lok Adalat was held today under the leadership of Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-In-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority), Arun Palli and Chairmanship of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman of J&K Legal Services Authority. The event was held in [] The post Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates National Lok Adalat at Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
