Indian Penal Code: News
19 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaCID searches ex-CM Yediyurappa's Bengaluru residence in POCSO case: Report
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday carried out a search at the Bengaluru residence of former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Hindustan Times reported
19 Mar 2024
DelhiDelhi: Tarot card reader raped by friend, suspect on run
A 36-year-old tarot card reader was raped allegedly by an acquaintance in Delhi's Neb Sarai area, police said on Tuesday, PTI reported.
18 Mar 2024
Elvish YadavExplained: Elvish could face 20-year jail term under NDPS Act
Elvish Yadav, a renowned YouTuber and winner of the Big Boss OTT, is embroiled in grave allegations under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
18 Mar 2024
AssamAssam cop arrested for raping 15-year-old domestic help
A senior police official in Assam was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor who was employed as a domestic help in his home.
01 Mar 2024
Navi MumbaiEx-Intel India head's death: Driver blames sleeps for fatal crash
The driver of the cab that hit former head of Intel India Avtar Saini on Thursday told the police that he lost control over the vehicle as he dozed off due to fatigue from driving overnight.
24 Feb 2024
Ministry Of Home Affairs3 new criminal laws to take effect from July 1
The three new criminal laws, which replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Evidence Act, 1872, will take effect on July 1, the government notified on Saturday.
17 Feb 2024
N Chandrababu NaiduFibernet scam: CID names Chandrababu Naidu main accused
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Andhra Pradesh Police has named Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu as the primary suspect in a chargesheet related to the Rs. 114-crore Andhra Pradesh Fibernet Scam case.
04 Feb 2024
Mahatma Gandhi'Proud of Godse': NIT Calicut professor booked for praising Godse
The Kerala Police has booked a National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut professor for a Facebook post allegedly praising Nathuram Godse on January 30, Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary.
03 Feb 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra: BJP MLA arrested for shooting at Shiv Sena leader
MLA Ganpat Gaikwad of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and two of his associates were arrested by the Thane Police on Saturday for allegedly shooting at Shiv Sena leader Mahesh Gaikwad.
29 Jan 2024
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Headmaster arrested for asking students to reject Hindu gods
A government school headmaster in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur has been suspended and arrested after allegedly asking students to reject Hindu deities and embrace Buddhism, The Times of India reported.
29 Jan 2024
PunePune: Infosys techie shot dead in hotel room by boyfriend
A 26-year-old software engineer was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend in a hotel room on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra, on Saturday.
27 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi top cop's son pushed into canal over dispute: Police
Days after the son of an assistant commissioner of police (ACP) in Delhi went missing, his body was found in Haryana's Munak canal, per IANS.
20 Jan 2024
Rashmika MandannaRashmika Mandanna's deepfake creator arrested by Delhi Police: Report
The Delhi Police on Saturday arrested the main culprit behind a deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna that went viral in November 2023.
06 Jan 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP MLA booked for slapping on-duty cop at Pune hospital
A case has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sunil Kamble for allegedly slapping an on-duty police constable at an inauguration program on Friday in Pune, Maharashtra.
03 Jan 2024
Central GovernmentChakka Jam: Agitating drivers call off protest after Centre's assurance
The nationwide truckers' stir has been called off after Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla assured them that their views would be considered before implementing a contentious law regarding hit-and-run.
02 Jan 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsChakka Jam: Centre begins talks with truck drivers, transport union
In response to the ongoing drivers' strike, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi.
23 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP, BJD spar over YouTuber Kamiya Jani's Jagannath Temple visit
A major controversy has erupted over social media influencer and Curly Tales founder Kamiya Jani's visit to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.
23 Dec 2023
Domestic ViolenceMotivational speaker Vivek Bindra booked for assaulting wife hours post-wedding
Popular motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and social media influencer Vivek Bindra has been booked for alleged domestic violence against his wife, Yanika Bindra.
21 Dec 2023
Lok Sabha3 criminal bills passed in Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, on Thursday.
20 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaBills to replace criminal laws passed in Lok Sabha
Three bills that seek to replace the existing criminal laws of the country were passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
19 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaLok Sabha discusses criminal law bills amid opposition absence
Even as two-thirds of opposition members remain suspended from the Lok Sabha, the Centre on Tuesday took up three bills for discussion, which—if passed—will replace the existing criminal laws.
17 Dec 2023
Chief Justice of IndiaIndian courts prioritize marriage over individual: CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, on Sunday, opined that Indian courts have often prioritized marriage over individual rights.
17 Dec 2023
Mumbai PoliceActor accuses JSW MD Sajjan Jindal of rape; FIR registered
The Mumbai Police has filed an FIR against steel baron and managing director of JSW Group Sajjan Jindal after a 30-year-old female actor accused him of rape, Business Today reported.
16 Dec 2023
MaharashtraThane: Bureaucrat's son runs over girlfriend after fight, not arrested
A woman suffered several injuries after her boyfriend allegedly attempted to run her over with his car on Monday near a hotel in Thane, Maharashtra.
15 Dec 2023
Parliament2 more suspects arrested in Parliament security breach probe
In a major development in the Parliament security breach probe, the Delhi Police's Special Cell has detained two more individuals suspected of having links to the six people arrested in the case.
14 Dec 2023
ParliamentParliament security breach: 4 accused sent to 7-day police custody
The Patiala House Court, on Thursday, sent the four people arrested for the Parliament security breach to seven days in police custody.
14 Dec 2023
ParliamentList of major security changes made since Parliament breach
After a well-planned and coordinated attack exposed the shortcomings of the security on Parliament premises, significant security revamps have been made to ensure safety.
12 Dec 2023
Amit ShahAmit Shah likely to reintroduce 3 criminal law bills today
The central government announced the withdrawal of the three bills—introduced in the Lok Sabha in August—aimed at replacing current criminal laws late on Monday.
11 Dec 2023
Amit ShahUnion Cabinet clears criminal law amendment bills: Report
The Union Cabinet on Monday cleared redrafted bills seeking to amend Indian criminal laws, allowing Union Home Minister Amit Shah to table them in the ongoing Parliament Winter Session, per NDTV.
25 Nov 2023
MaharashtraPune realtor killed by wife during domestic dispute: Report
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra, a woman reportedly murdered her husband at their home in an upscale residential society in Pune during a domestic dispute on Friday afternoon.
25 Nov 2023
DelhiSoumya Vishwanathan murder: All 4 accused awarded life sentence
All the four accused in the 2008 murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan were sentenced to life in prison by Delhi's Saket Court on Saturday.
25 Nov 2023
Uttar PradeshUP man attacks bus conductor with cleaver for 'insulting Prophet'
A 20-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh reportedly attacked a bus conductor with a cleaver on Friday in Prayagraj after a dispute over ticket fare.
23 Nov 2023
PunjabPunjab: Constable killed as Sikh groups clash over gurdwara's control
One Punjab Police personnel was killed, while six others suffered injuries on Thursday in an exchange of gunfire between two Nihang groups vying to take control of a gurdwara in the Kapurthala district of Punjab.
20 Nov 2023
MumbaiMumbai: Woman's body found inside suitcase in Kurla, probe launched
In a shocking incident, the dead body of a woman was reportedly found stuffed in a suitcase in the Kurla area of Mumbai on Sunday.
05 Nov 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Raj Kundra's 'UT 69' faces uphill battle
Shilpa Shetty Kundra's husband and businessperson, Raj Kundra, made his acting debut with UT 69 on Friday.
31 Oct 2023
Mukesh AmbaniMukesh Ambani receives 3rd death threat demanding Rs. 400cr
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, has reportedly received another death threat via email from an unidentified person, the police revealed on Tuesday.
18 Oct 2023
Rahul Gandhi'Adani Group over-invoiced coal imports, fleecing public,' alleges Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Adani Group of overcharging for coal imports, alleging this practice cost the public Rs. 12,000 crore.
12 Oct 2023
ManipurCirculation of videos, images of conflict banned in Manipur: Report
In a major development from conflict-ridden Manipur, the state government reportedly announced on Wednesday that it will book and prosecute individuals found circulating videos and images of violence.
09 Oct 2023
Uttar PradeshUP: Minor girl gang-raped, filmed by father's acquaintances
In a shocking incident, a minor girl was abducted and gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district.
25 Sep 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWho will cancel my 2024 election ticket? Brij Bhushan asks
Six-time Lok Sabha MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is embroiled in a legal battle after being accused of sexually abusing several women wrestlers.
