Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Punjab Records 308 Stubble Burning Cases Since September with Tarn Taran and Amritsar Leading the Count
Oct 20, 2025 11:27 pm CST
Punjab has reported 308 stubble burning incidents since September 15, with Tarn Taran and Amritsar districts accounting for most cases. Despite government efforts to curb this practice, which contributes significantly to Delhi-NCR air pollution, many farmers continue burning crop residue due to the short window between harvests. Environmental fines exceeding Rs 6.5 lakh have been imposed, with 147 FIRs registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Noida Doctor Files Dowry Harassment Case Against IPS Officer Husband and Family Members
Oct 18, 2025 02:39 pm CST
A Noida-based doctor has filed serious allegations of dowry harassment and domestic violence against her IPS officer husband posted in Bengaluru and six other family members. The FIR cites multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Dowry Prohibition Act following claims of physical and mental harassment despite the complainant's family spending over Rs 2 crore on their wedding in 2021.
Engineering Student Arrested for Rape on Bengaluru Campus: Victim Delayed Reporting Due to Fear
Oct 17, 2025 01:29 pm CST
A 21-year-old engineering student in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly raping a fellow student in a campus bathroom. The incident, which occurred on October 10, has sparked political criticism of Karnataka's safety record, with the BJP citing nearly 1,000 sexual assault cases in four months. The accused reportedly contacted the victim after the assault asking if she needed contraception, while police investigation is complicated by the absence of security cameras at the location.
Man Kidnaps 4-Year-Old Child After Mother Rejects Marriage Proposal in UP: Police Rescue Operation
Oct 15, 2025 06:40 pm CST
A 24-year-old flower seller from Ayodhya was arrested in Lucknow for kidnapping a four-year-old boy after the child's mother rejected his marriage proposal. Police successfully rescued the child within eight hours using technical surveillance. The suspect had maintained contact with the mother via social media for a year and had previously threatened abduction if she refused his advances.
Haryana IPS Officer Suicide Case: Court Orders Wife to Identify Body for Critical Post-Mortem Examination
Oct 15, 2025 10:31 am CST
A Chandigarh court has directed IAS officer Amneet P Kumar to identify her husband's body for post-mortem examination following the suspicious death of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. The Special Investigation Team emphasized the urgent need to preserve crucial forensic evidence while also requesting access to the deceased officer's laptop. Meanwhile, IPS officer Om Prakash Singh has taken additional charge as Haryana DGP amid the ongoing investigation.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Invokes NSA in Severe Caste Discrimination Case: OBC Man Forced to Drink Foot Water
Oct 15, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken suo motu action against a shocking incident of caste discrimination in Damoh district, where an OBC man was forced to wash and drink water from an upper-caste person's feet. The court has ordered charges under the National Security Act and described the incident as a serious assault on human dignity, directing authorities to add more stringent sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Fake Crime Branch Gang Busted in Indore After Cryptocurrency Extortion Scheme
Oct 14, 2025 09:18 pm CST
In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, authorities apprehended three men who posed as Crime Branch officers to extort cryptocurrency worth Rs 5.12 lakh from a trader. The suspects—Deepak Tiwari, Neeraj Tiwari, and Aman Lakhia—kidnapped the victim and his father while conducting a fake raid. Investigation revealed the accused had planned the operation after monitoring the victim's online trading activities, with two suspects having extensive criminal histories.
India's Criminal Justice Revolution: Amit Shah Introduces Historic Reforms for Faster and More Accessible Justice System
Oct 13, 2025 08:07 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveils India's transformative criminal justice reforms aimed at ensuring timely justice, improving conviction rates, and modernizing legal procedures. The new laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—replace colonial-era legislation with systems focused on transparency, efficiency, and victim-centered approaches, already showing positive results with conviction rates rising from 42% to 60% in Rajasthan.
Lucknow Police Arrest Suspect in Minor Dalit Student Gang Rape Case; Second Suspect Shot During Escape
Oct 12, 2025 03:36 pm CST
Authorities have arrested a 20-year-old suspect in the gang rape of a 16-year-old Dalit student in Lucknow, while another suspect was shot in the leg during a police encounter. The case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, with police actively pursuing the remaining suspects who fled the scene.
Trivial Bidi Dispute Leads to Murder: Raipur Police Solve Blind Murder Case with Three Arrests
Oct 11, 2025 09:22 pm CST
Police in Raipur have solved a 'blind murder' case by arresting three men who killed 26-year-old Sonu Pal over a dispute about a bidi. The victim's body was found in a drain near Goda Pul with severe head injuries after the suspects lured him away from a liquor shop and attacked him with fists, a metallic bracelet, and a stone, demonstrating how a minor disagreement escalated into deadly violence.