In a significant ruling that reinforces the principles of criminal justice, the Supreme Court has held that the absence of a victim’s body does not automatically prevent a person from being convicted of murder. The court observed that a murder charge can be proved beyond reasonable doubt through reliable and convincing evidence, even if the...
The family of Raja Raghuvanshi has announced its decision to approach the Supreme Court after the Meghalaya High Court upheld the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the widely discussed honeymoon murder case. The move marks the latest development in a case that has attracted national attention due to its shocking allegations...
In a significant development in the shocking Mumbai local train murder case that sparked widespread concern over commuter safety, the accused has reportedly confessed to fatally stabbing a fellow passenger following a dispute inside a suburban train. A local court has remanded the accused to police custody until June 29, allowing investigators additional time to...
The West Bengal government is preparing to introduce two significant legislative measures that could substantially strengthen the state’s powers to address organized crime, public disorder, illegal resource extraction, and other activities considered threats to public safety. The proposed laws are expected to be presented during the upcoming session of the state legislative assembly and have...
A teenage girl who had been missing from her home in Uttar Pradesh for nearly three months has safely returned, leading to the arrest of a man known to her family on serious charges including kidnapping, rape, and criminal intimidation. The case has drawn significant attention due to the prolonged disappearance of the minor and...
In a significant judgment underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to addressing crimes against women, a court in Mizoram has sentenced two former Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to 42 years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in a horrific gang rape and acid attack case. The verdict brings a measure of justice to a survivor who...
A special court in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district has sentenced a Bangladeshi national to three years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty of obtaining and using forged Indian identity documents, including a fake passport, along with involvement in illegal property transactions. The conviction marks another significant case highlighting concerns over cross-border identity fraud and...
India has recorded a sharp decline in violent crime cases over the last ten years, with the latest data showing a 29 per cent fall in overall violent crimes and an even sharper 40 per cent decline in riots. The figures, compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), highlight a major shift in the...