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Odisha Crime Branch Launches Investigation into Mob Lynching of GRP Constable

Bhubaneswar, May 10: The Odisha Crime Branch has initiated an investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable that occurred on May 7 in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Two separate cases have been registered in connection with this incident. Following directives from Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi, the investigation into the two cases filed ... Read more Odisha Crime Branch Launches Investigation into Mob Lynching of GRP Constable

Morningstar 10 May 2026 5:36 pm

Canada Crime News: Man charged with 2nd-degree murder after fatal stabbing at Sherwood Park Apartment Complex

A Sherwood Park man, Christopher Boyd OChiese, 31, faces a second-degree murder charge after a fatal stabbing at an apartment complex early Friday. RCMP found 36-year-old Darren James Currat with critical injuries, who later died at the scene. OChiese, a resident of the same building, was arrested hours later and remains in custody.

The Economic Times 10 May 2026 3:17 pm

Supreme Court Condemns Fake Statements Attributed to Chief Justice on Social Media

New Delhi, May 10: The Supreme Court of India has strongly condemned the circulation of false statements attributed to Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on social media. The court described this act as malicious, mischievous, and an attack on public trust in the judiciary. In a press release, the Chief Justices office stated that several posts ... Read more Supreme Court Condemns Fake Statements Attributed to Chief Justice on Social Media

Morningstar 10 May 2026 1:56 pm

C Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, promises real social justice and transparency

The new government took charge amid a debt burden of nearly 10 lakh crore and announced that a white paper on State finances would be released, said Vijay after the swearing in.

The Hindu Businessline 10 May 2026 1:36 pm

Formation of this govt reaffirms strength of self-respect, social justice: Kharge after Vijay's swearing-in as Tamil Nadu CM

Mr. Vijay was sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, 2026 in a colourful ceremony attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, ushering in the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in the southern State in 60 years

The Hindu 10 May 2026 12:59 pm

Formation of this govt reaffirms strength of self-respect, social justice: Congress president Kharge after Vijay's swearing-in as Tamil Nadu CM

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday, marking the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in 60 years. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated Vijay, expressing confidence that his leadership will uphold the state's core values of self-respect and social justice. The ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including Rahul Gandhi.

The Economic Times 10 May 2026 12:17 pm

'New era of real, secular, social justice starts now': TVK chief Vijay's first speech as Tamil Nadu CM

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising a new era of secular and social justice governance. He highlighted the inherited financial strain, pledging transparency, strict action against corruption and drug abuse, and prioritizing education, roads, and water facilities for the people.

The Times of India 10 May 2026 12:01 pm

Formation of this govt reaffirms strength of self-respect, social justice: Kharge after Vijays swearing-in as TN CM

NEW DELHI, May 10: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated C Joseph Vijay on being sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister on Sunday and said he is confident that under the TVK chiefs leadership, the ideals that have long defined the states political and social consciousness will continue to guide governance. Vijay was sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister on Sunday in a colourful ceremony attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, ushering in the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in [] The post Formation of this govt reaffirms strength of self-respect, social justice: Kharge after Vijays swearing-in as TN CM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 May 2026 11:43 am

The Quiet Storm: Anshul Kambojs Emergence as CSKs Pace Anchor

From Karnals quiet grounds to IPLs big stage, Anshul Kamboj is no longer just a promising name; he is becoming a problem batters cant easily solve.

indicanews 10 May 2026 11:31 am

New Era Of Real, Secular, Social Justice Starts Now: Vijay's First Speech

I Am Not An Angel, But A Common Man: Vijay's First Address As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

NDTV 10 May 2026 11:19 am

Actor C. Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Actor-turned-politician ChandrasekaranJoseph Vijay, founder-president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, ushering in a major political realignment in the state and bringing to an end nearly six decades of alternating power between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

indicanews 10 May 2026 11:18 am

U.S. Releases Declassified UFO Documents to Public

On the direction of President Donald Trump, the U.S. Pentagon has released declassified files on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), now formally referred as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), revealing decades of unexplained aerial sightings reported by astronauts, military personnel, intelligence officials and civilians

indicanews 10 May 2026 10:56 am

Vile: Chief Justice Slams Casteist Remark Attributed To Him On Social Media

He was referring to certain posts currently in wide circulation on social media platforms, and specifically mentioned an account by the name @UnreservedMERIT on X.

NDTV 10 May 2026 10:10 am

Hell get RG Kar victims justice: CM Suvendu Adhikari`s mother

After Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister, his mother Gayatri Adhikari said people of the state were happier than she was and urged him to deliver justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim and others who faced atrocities

Mid Day 10 May 2026 8:36 am

Justice Surya Kant attends mega camp-cum-awareness programme on NALSA schemes in Meghalaya

NONGPOH (Meghalaya), May 9: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Saturday stressed the need for convergence of legal aid and welfare schemes to ensure last-mile delivery of justice. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating an awareness camp in Meghalayas Ri Bhoi district, Justice Surya Kant, who is also the Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal []

thehillstimes 10 May 2026 4:40 am

Former Indian Minister Suresh Prabhu Promotes Innovation, Education at Silicon Valley Event

Indias former federal minister Suresh Prabhu highlighted the role of innovation, entrepreneurship and education in strengthening U.S.-India relations during a meeting hosted by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce with a theme Collaborate, Innovate and Educate at Aria University in Milpitas, California.

indicanews 10 May 2026 1:06 am

Justice for All in Bengal: Ramdas Athawales Vision for a Stronger State

Mumbai, May 10: Central Minister Ramdas Athawale expressed confidence that justice will prevail in West Bengal once the BJP forms the government. He noted that Suvendu Adhikari, who previously aligned with Mamata Banerjee, joined the BJP in 2020 and led the party in the recent state elections. Athawale highlighted that the BJP secured approximately 207 ... Read more Justice for All in Bengal: Ramdas Athawales Vision for a Stronger State

Morningstar 10 May 2026 12:01 am

Cybercrime cases record 43% rise in state as disposal rate remains dismal: NCRB report

Bihar faces a cybercrime surge, with cases jumping 43% to 6,380 in 2024. Despite arrests, investigations lag significantly, with nearly 99.8% of cases unresolved. Financial frauds, particularly card and ATM scams, are alarmingly high, second only to Telangana. Manpower shortages are cited as a key reason for the low disposal rate.

The Times of India 9 May 2026 11:13 pm

Odisha CM orders crime branch probe into mob lynching of constable over 'attempt to rape', 11 held

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable. The constable was allegedly attacked for attempting to rape a woman. The Chief Minister expressed deep concern and directed strict action against those responsible. He also urged the police to ensure such incidents do not recur.

The Economic Times 9 May 2026 10:50 pm

Editorial : Justice For Late Sweta Karki and Every Patients Who Follows

Gangtok, May 9 : Three lives are gone. A mother. Two unborn children who never The post Editorial : Justice For Late Sweta Karki and Every Patients Who Follows appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 9 May 2026 9:26 pm

High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill inaugurates court complex in Rajamahendravaram

The 10-court structure is built at a cost of 38 crore and has a mediation centre, a counselling centre, a record room, and special amenities for the differently-abled persons

The Hindu 9 May 2026 8:48 pm

56 of newly elected MLAs in Tamil Nadu have murder, crimes against women and other serious criminal cases pending against them

While 19 out of 107 winning candidates from TVK have serious criminal cases against them, 14 candidates each from DMK and AIADMK parties have serious cases.

The Times of India 9 May 2026 6:20 pm

Supreme Court orders setting up of exclusive NIA courts for speedy UAPA trials

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government and State authorities to establish exclusive National Investigation Agency (NIA) courts for expeditious disposal of pending trials under special statutes such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and other anti-terror legislations. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the [] The post Supreme Court orders setting up of exclusive NIA courts for speedy UAPA trials appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 May 2026 6:13 pm

Supreme Court pulls up authorities over leasing of historical structures to private entities

The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the alleged neglect, encroachment and damage to several historical and heritage structures in Delhi, while questioning how ancient monuments could be leased or handed over to private entities such as the Delhi Golf Club and the Panchsheel Public School. The Bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice N Kotiswar [] The post Supreme Court pulls up authorities over leasing of historical structures to private entities appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 May 2026 6:00 pm

Where Will Indus Water Go?

By Justice Markandey Katju (Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman of the Press Council of India. The views expressed are his own.) I saw this post on the website indicanews.com, which made me wonder how the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960, could actually and practically []

indicanews 9 May 2026 5:35 pm

Owaisi decries Nida Khans media trial, asks if possessing burqa is crime

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday, May 9, said it was wrong to associate his party with the Tata Consultancy Services case, accused Nida Khan and asserted the latter will be proven innocent in court. Khan, a key accused in the alleged TCS sexual harassment-forced conversion case, was arrested from 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 .

The Siasat Daily 9 May 2026 5:28 pm

AI Governance, Quantum Threats Take Center Stage At World Fintech Summit 2026

The question for every institution is no longer whether to adopt AI but how fast, how responsibly and with what governance, uttered veteran Indian technologist and Co-Founder of Infosys, Kris Gopalakrishnan, during his keynote at the 2nd World Fintech Summit 2026 held on May 5 and 6 in Bengaluru, India.

indicanews 9 May 2026 5:25 pm

Bombay High Court pulls up UIDAI over Aadhaar biometric irregularities

The Bombay High Court has pulled up the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) over the hardships caused to citizens due to biometric mismatches, technical irregularities or administrative errors in Aadhaar records. The Division Bench of Justice Ravindra V Ghuge and Justice Hiten S Venegavkar observed that while protection of the integrity and security of [] The post Bombay High Court pulls up UIDAI over Aadhaar biometric irregularities appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 May 2026 3:18 pm

Supreme Court denies bail to DU student in Noida workers protest case

The Supreme Court has refused to grant bail to a Delhi University (DU) student accused of inciting violence during an industrial workers protest in Noida last month, observing that the petitioner should first approach the jurisdictional High Court for relief. The Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan declined to entertain the writ [] The post Supreme Court denies bail to DU student in Noida workers protest case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 May 2026 2:46 pm

Supreme Court takes cognisance of Andhra Pradesh High Court order sending junior lawyer to 24-hour custody

The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the controversy arising from proceedings before the Andhra Pradesh High Court in which a young advocate was directed to be taken into judicial custody for 24 hours. The matter was registered as a writ petition after the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) passed a resolution and submitted a [] The post Supreme Court takes cognisance of Andhra Pradesh High Court order sending junior lawyer to 24-hour custody appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 May 2026 2:18 pm

Maharashtra records highest number of 24,171 cases in crimes against children: NCRB report

The cases recorded concerning sexual offences against minors, economic and cyber offences, reflect that the crime in Maharashtra has increased

The Hindu 9 May 2026 2:04 pm

Calcutta High Court allows pleas alleging Forest Rights Act violations in Great Nicobar project

The Calcutta High Court has held that public interest litigations challenging alleged violations of the Forest Rights Act in connection with the Great Nicobar infrastructure project are maintainable, rejecting the Union Governments preliminary objection regarding the petitioners locus standi. The Division Bench of Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen observed that public interest [] The post Calcutta High Court allows pleas alleging Forest Rights Act violations in Great Nicobar project appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 May 2026 1:47 pm

Plea filed in Supreme Court seeks formation of TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu

A writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Governor of Tamil Nadu to invite actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to form the government in the State and administer the oath of office to him as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, following the recently concluded [] The post Plea filed in Supreme Court seeks formation of TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 May 2026 1:06 pm

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath As West Bengal CM; PM Modi, Other BJP Bigwigs Attend Event In Kolkata

Suvendu Adhikari scripted history on Saturday, May 9, as he became the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to take oath as the chief minister of West Bengal.

indicanews 9 May 2026 12:02 pm

Shashi Tharoor personality rights case: Delhi High Court orders takedown of AI deepfakes

The Delhi High Court has directed social media intermediaries, including Meta and X, to immediately remove and block allegedly defamatory AI-generated deepfake videos falsely depicting Congress MP Shashi Tharoor making politically sensitive statements praising Pakistans diplomatic strategy and foreign policy. The single-judge Bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna passed an interim injunction on Friday restraining the [] The post Shashi Tharoor personality rights case: Delhi High Court orders takedown of AI deepfakes appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 May 2026 10:58 am

India Backs Wider Access To AI As U.S. Partnership Grows

Efforts to make artificial intelligence more accessible and inclusive are gaining momentum as India is deepening its technology partnership with the United States, Ambassador Vinay Kwatra said at a recent AI and Emerging Technology Forum.

indicanews 9 May 2026 8:35 am

Experts Call For Stronger U.S.-India AI, Defense Collaboration

As warfare becomes increasingly driven by data, software, and automation, experts are urging deeper cooperation between the United States and India in artificial intelligence and defense technology.

indicanews 9 May 2026 8:23 am

Justice Ramachandra D Huddar Appointed Admissions Overseeing Committee Chief - Deccan Herald

Justice Ramachandra D Huddar Appointed Admissions Overseeing Committee Chief Deccan Herald

Google News 9 May 2026 2:43 am

With avg of one case every 48 mins, UP recorded 11,073 cyber crimes in 2024

State Ahead Of Natl Average in Low Pendency, Filing of Chargesheets

The Times of India 9 May 2026 1:25 am

Justice Vaiphei to probe WGH violence in March

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: The state government has instituted an inquiry into the three-day violence in Garo Hills in March relating to the filing of nomination papers for the now-postponed GHADC election. The notification issued by Chief Secretary Shakil P. Ahammed said that the Commission of Inquiry will be headed by Justice (retd) []

The Shillong Times 9 May 2026 1:13 am

AP Records Decline in Crime Cases in 2024

Police registered 1,829 cases relating to offences against public tranquillity and 12,022 theft cases.

Deccan Chronicle 9 May 2026 1:07 am

Lucknow recorded crime crime case every 7th hour

The Times of India 9 May 2026 1:06 am

Crimes by foreigners in Goa rose by 27% in 2024: NCRB report

NT Reporter Panaji The state witnessed an increase in crimes committed by foreigners in 2024, while crimes against foreigners in the state registered a marginal decline, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. The NCRB report stated that crimes committed by foreigners increased by more than 27 per cent in 2024 compared to []

The Navhind Times 9 May 2026 12:51 am

Assam Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rate, Says Minister Jayanta Malla Barua

Guwahati, May 8: Assams Minister Jayanta Malla Barua announced on Friday that the state has recorded the fastest decline in crime rates in the country. He referenced the latest Crime in India 2024 report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). In a post on X, the minister shared that Assam registered 49,552 criminal ... Read more Assam Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rate, Says Minister Jayanta Malla Barua

Morningstar 8 May 2026 11:01 pm

Marathi Mandate: Language, Identity and the Politics of Assimilation

The decision to make basic Marathi proficiency mandatory for commercial drivers has reignited debates around language, migration, identity, and inclusion in Indias most cosmopolitan state. While the move is being pitched as a practical measure to improve commuter interactions, it also reflects deeper anxieties over cultural assertion and demographic change The post Marathi Mandate: Language, Identity and the Politics of Assimilation appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 8:11 pm

Summer of Uncertainty

Court rulings, economic anxiety, Middle East tensions and political controversy deepen a season of national unease The post Summer of Uncertainty appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 8:08 pm

China Highlights Unyielding Evidence of Japanese Militarism Crimes

Beijing, May 8: In a recent report, China marked the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials by launching a book titled The Complete Chinese Version of the Military Tribunal Process for the Far East. This event also saw the public release of the diary of David Nelson Sutton, an American deputy prosecutor who participated in ... Read more China Highlights Unyielding Evidence of Japanese Militarism Crimes

Morningstar 8 May 2026 8:01 pm

Sabarimala Reference | Excommunication is closest it can come to civil death: Respondents argue

On the thirteenth day of hearings, Respondents pressed that the practice of excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community led to suffering across generations, and that morality in Article 25 must be construed as the Constitutions internal morality.

theleaflet 8 May 2026 7:43 pm

Jurisprudence with a Human-Centred Lens

In Aman Singh vs State of Bihar, the apex court pauses an executionand in doing so, reshapes how India may decide who lives and who dies The post Jurisprudence with a Human-Centred Lens appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 7:29 pm

The Loneliness of Command

Months after excerpts from his yet-to-be-published memoir triggered a political storm over the Galwan crisis the former Army chief has spoken outdefending the government, clarifying what he calls misinterpretations and reflecting on command, responsibility, and the burden of military leadership The post The Loneliness of Command appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 7:23 pm

Four More Judges, But A Much Larger Judicial Challenge

The Union cabinets decision to expand the top courts sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges is a significant step towards easing judicial pendency. Yet, while the move may improve efficiency at the apex court, Indias deeper crisis lies in mounting vacancies and massive backlogs across the entire judicial system The post Four More Judges, But A Much Larger Judicial Challenge appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 7:14 pm

Hate Speech And Soft Knees

Recent court rulings raise troubling questions about consistency, accountability, and the judiciarys resolve The post Hate Speech And Soft Knees appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 7:09 pm

When Silence Screams

A single video from the riots continues to haunt Indias conscienceforcing urgent questions about hate speech, accountability, and the Constitutions promise of justice The post When Silence Screams appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 7:08 pm

Adobe Strengthens India Presence With New Noida Campus

American software giant Adobe has expanded its footprint in India with the opening of a new office in Noida, signaling a deeper push into artificial intelligence-led innovation and growth in one of its key global markets.

indicanews 8 May 2026 7:02 pm

TCS coercion case: Nashik court remands Nida Khan to police custody till May 11

A Nashik court on Friday remanded Tata Consultancy Services employee Nida Ejaz Khan to police custody till May 11 in connection with the alleged sexual harassment and religious coercion case registered at the companys Nashik unit, after rejecting her anticipatory bail plea earlier this month in TCS employee harassment proceedings. Khan was arrested from Chhatrapati [] The post TCS coercion case: Nashik court remands Nida Khan to police custody till May 11 appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 6:51 pm

9 in 10 cybercrimes against kids involve sexually explicit material: NCRB data

Over the past four years, crimes against children have surged by more than 46 per cent from 1,28,531 cases in 2020 to 1,87,702 cases in 2024. In contrast, overall crimes in India dropped by nearly 10.8 per cent during the same period

Mid Day 8 May 2026 6:50 pm

BJPs Suvendu Adhikari Named West Bengal CM

Bengal's 'giant killer' Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the next Chief Minister of the eastern Indian state, marking a historic political shift as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to form its first government in the state since Independence.

indicanews 8 May 2026 6:45 pm

Reliance fund diversion case: Supreme Court refuses to order arrest of Anil Ambani

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any order for the arrest of industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with the ongoing probe into the alleged bank fraud and diversion of funds involving Reliance Communications and its group entities. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, while hearing [] The post Reliance fund diversion case: Supreme Court refuses to order arrest of Anil Ambani appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 5:35 pm

Shocking Murder of 13-Year-Old in Greater Noida: Father Arrested for Alleged Crime

Greater Noida, May 8: A shocking incident has emerged from the Kasna area of Greater Noida, where a father is accused of murdering his 13-year-old son and disposing of the body in a pond. According to initial police investigations, the accused allegedly devised this horrifying plot to implicate certain family members in a false case. ... Read more Shocking Murder of 13-Year-Old in Greater Noida: Father Arrested for Alleged Crime

Morningstar 8 May 2026 5:32 pm

Bar Is Waiting For You: Chief Justice Recalls Advice That Shaped His Career

The Chief Justice recalled that around the same period, he had shifted to the Punjab and Haryana High Court and started practising there.

NDTV 8 May 2026 3:57 pm

Ex-Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam resigns from SIR appellate tribunal

Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam has resigned from a special tribunal. This tribunal was established to hear appeals concerning names removed from electoral rolls. Justice Sivagnanam was one of 19 former judges appointed by the Election Commission. His significant orders included reinstating a Congress candidate's name. This candidate later won an election from Farakka.

The Economic Times 8 May 2026 3:56 pm

NCRB 2024 Data Reveals Cybercrime Surges Even As Overall Crime Falls

NCRB data shows evolving crime patterns and the challenge of digital offences for law enforcement nationwide

The Quint 8 May 2026 3:16 pm

Rajasthan High Court restrains police from circulating photographs of accused on social media

The Rajasthan High Court has held that police authorities cannot publicly shame arrested persons by circulating their photographs or videos on social media platforms, observing that such conduct amounts to an extra-legal form of punishment having no sanction under law and violates the constitutional protections guaranteed under Articles 14, 21 and 22 of the Constitution. [] The post Rajasthan High Court restrains police from circulating photographs of accused on social media appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 2:54 pm

Delhi Consumer forum holds transport operator liable for delayed barat

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a transport operator to pay 64,000 as compensation after a bus hired for a wedding procession broke down midway, causing significant delay and inconvenience to the grooms family. The case arose after a family booked a bus to transport members of the wedding party, or barat, [] The post Delhi Consumer forum holds transport operator liable for delayed barat appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 2:49 pm

Validity of UGC anti-discrimination regulations under Supreme Court scanner after fresh plea

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a fresh petition challenging the constitutional validity of multiple University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations related to anti-discrimination measures and student grievance redressal mechanisms in higher educational institutions across the country. Appearing for the petitioners, Senior Advocate J Sai Deepak urged the Court to examine the need for a [] The post Validity of UGC anti-discrimination regulations under Supreme Court scanner after fresh plea appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 2:24 pm

Bombay High Court flags systemic urban planning failures, orders comprehensive audit of Maharashtra Slum Act

The Bombay High Court has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of urban planning in Mumbai, describing the situation as abysmal while undertaking a detailed review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. The court observed that years of ineffective planning and poor execution have significantly contributed to the growing [] The post Bombay High Court flags systemic urban planning failures, orders comprehensive audit of Maharashtra Slum Act appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 2:18 pm

Supreme Court questions delay in sanction to prosecute Kunwar Shah

The Supreme Court came down heavily on the Madhya Pradesh government over the delay in deciding whether to grant sanction for the prosecution of minister Kunwar Vijay Shah in connection with his alleged remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Voicing strong displeasure, the court remarked, Enough is enough, and directed the state administration to take a [] The post Supreme Court questions delay in sanction to prosecute Kunwar Shah appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 2:10 pm

Meghalaya High Court quashes POCSO proceedings citing consensual relationship, subsequent marriage

The Meghalaya High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a man accused under Sections 5 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after taking note of the consensual nature of the relationship, the subsequent marriage between the parties and the welfare of their minor child. The order was passed by [] The post Meghalaya High Court quashes POCSO proceedings citing consensual relationship, subsequent marriage appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 1:15 pm

Post-poll violence in West Bengal: Calcutta High Court to hear PIL seeking urgent judicial intervention on May 12

The Calcutta High Court will hear on May 12 a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent judicial intervention to prevent incidents of post-election violence, vandalism and alleged unlawful demolition of properties across West Bengal following the recently concluded Assembly elections. The Bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen is scheduled to [] The post Post-poll violence in West Bengal: Calcutta High Court to hear PIL seeking urgent judicial intervention on May 12 appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 12:17 pm

Epstein cellmate says he found a suicide note. Justice Department says it's seeing it for first time

A note attributed to Jeffrey Epstein in his first suspected jail suicide attempt in 2019 has been made public

ABC News 8 May 2026 12:07 pm

NCRBs Crime in India 2024 report: a comprehensive coverage

The Hindus coverage of the NCRBs Crime in India report 2024

The Hindu 8 May 2026 11:42 am

Delhi High Court issues summons to Centre, X on Shashi Tharoor plea seeking protection of personality rights

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued summons to the Union government and social media intermediaries, including Meta and X, on a civil suit filed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights against alleged unauthorised misuse of his name, image, likeness and identity across digital and online platforms. The [] The post Delhi High Court issues summons to Centre, X on Shashi Tharoor plea seeking protection of personality rights appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 11:25 am

Ahmedabad Crime Branch Arrests Suspect with Drugs Worth 14 Lakhs

Ahmedabad, May 8: The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a 27-year-old man allegedly linked to a major drug trafficking network. Police reported that during a raid on Friday in the Dani Limda area, they seized mephedrone valued at over 14 lakhs. The suspect has been identified as Noman Sheikh. He was apprehended based on intelligence ... Read more Ahmedabad Crime Branch Arrests Suspect with Drugs Worth 14 Lakhs

Morningstar 8 May 2026 11:01 am

India Keeps Indus Waters Treaty In Abeyance, Marks One Year Of Operation Sindoor

India on Thursday, May 7, underlined that its approach to the Indus Waters Treaty remains unchanged, linking the agreements current status to concerns over cross-border terrorism while also marking one year since Operation Sindoor.

indicanews 8 May 2026 10:57 am

Singur Nano project: Calcutta High Court rejects WBDIC plea seeking stay on Tata Motors arbitral award

The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant an unconditional stay on the Rs 765.78 crore arbitral award passed in favour of Tata Motors in its long-running dispute with the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC) over the abandoned Singur Nano plant project. The single-judge Bench of Justice Aniruddha Roy held that the allegations of [] The post Singur Nano project: Calcutta High Court rejects WBDIC plea seeking stay on Tata Motors arbitral award appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 May 2026 10:35 am

Hope Supreme Court delivers justice in malpractices during West Bengal elections: Dr. Farooq Abdullah

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)has secured a landslide victory in West Bengal, ousting Mamata Banerjees TMC which has been at the helm since 2011

The Hindu 8 May 2026 10:00 am

U.S. Court Rejects Indian Mans Bid To Avoid Deportation

A federal appeals court in the United States has upheld a deportation order against an Indian Muslim man, finding that his claims of violence in India did not meet the legal threshold for persecution.

indicanews 8 May 2026 8:24 am

IPL 2026: Mitchell Marshs Century Powers LSG To Thrilling Win Over RCB

A high-scoring contest in Lucknow swung back and forth before Lucknow Super Giants held on to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs in a rain-shortened 19-overs-a-side match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday, May 7.

indicanews 8 May 2026 8:14 am

West Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB

The National Crime Records Bureau data showed that crimes against foreigners rose from 238 cases in 2023 to 257 in 2024

The Hindu 8 May 2026 7:12 am

Indian-origin student reported missing near San Jose State University

An Indian-origin 20-year-old man has been reported missing after his parents dropped him near San Jose State University on Monday afternoon, authorities said.

indicanews 8 May 2026 6:39 am

Cybercrime in TN cases tripled in 2022-24

The Times of India 8 May 2026 5:06 am

TN sees sharp spike grave crimes against women in 2024

The Times of India 8 May 2026 4:51 am

Crimes Against Foreigners Rise in Telangana, India

Crimes by foreigners stood at 2,792, largely driven by the Foreigners Act, Passport Act and narcotics cases.

Deccan Chronicle 8 May 2026 2:59 am

NCRB: Ghaziabad crime rate fell, heinous offence cases went up

FIRs In Crimes Against Children Up 124%, Murders 20%, Latest Data Shows

The Times of India 8 May 2026 1:07 am

Crimes Against Women, Children Continue to Worry Telangana

Telangana continued to remain among the states reporting high crimes against women.

Deccan Chronicle 8 May 2026 12:54 am

Bihar tops juvenile crime chart in India: NCRB report

In 2024, Bihar emerged as the epicenter of juvenile delinquency in India, recording a striking 5,037 cases, representing a shocking 105% rise in violent incidents. The state didn't just lead in these alarming statistics but also topped the charts for assault cases and kidnappings.

The Times of India 8 May 2026 12:37 am