Wife of an Air Force personnel in Nagpur has alleged that her husband’s former classmate and associates subjected her to rape, blackmail, alleged black magic, and forced religious conversion. Police arrested two accused, Ayaaz Madare and Ameen Shaikh, while a team searches for an allegedly involved cleric.
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell registered an FIR against comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, doctor Sejal Pawar and others over allegedly obscene and offensive content circulated online after a Gurugram comedy event. The case involves social media posts concerning women, consent and deceased persons.
A special NIA court has framed charges against the four remaining accused in the 2019 Gadchiroli Naxalite blast case, which killed 15 police personnel and a driver, following directions issued by the Supreme Court of India.
The Supreme Court directed Maharashtra to form a Special Investigation Team with Hindu and Muslim officers for the 2023 Akola riots probe. The bench said, “A person after donning the police uniform must rise above all kinds of biasness.”
Bombay: A sessions court in Panvel, Maharashtra, on Monday sentenced former police inspector Abhay Kurundkar to life imprisonment for the murder of assistant police inspector (API) Ashwini Bidre-Gore in 2016. Kurundkar, who had received the prestigious President’s medal in 2017, was found guilty of killing Bidre-Gore, with whom he was allegedly in a relationship.
The Bombay High Court ordered increased security measures in family court premises. The decision comes after the court noted a rise in incidents of violence and assaults in these courts. The bench emphasized the need to ensure the safety of judges, lawyers, and litigants. Authorities have been directed to implement strict security protocols immediately.
“We have found that some social media platforms have identified the school involved in the incident, which breaches the POCSO Act. The law imposes penalties for such violations. We will incorporate the entire Section 23 in our order to remind the media of their responsibilities.” the bench stated Mumbai: On August 27th, the Bombay High […]
The Bombay High Court today criticized Maharashtra Police for mishandling the sexual abuse case of two 4-year-old girls at a Badlapur school. It highlighted delays in taking statements, registering the case, and lack of action against the school authorities. The Court emphasized the need for prompt action under the POCSO Act and counseling for the victims.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court extended the Gita Mittal committee’s tenure by six months to address the Manipur violence case, allowing more time for investigations and relief efforts. The committee oversees relief and rehabilitation for victims and ensures compensation. This decision emphasizes the ongoing need for justice and rehabilitation in the aftermath of the violence.
A PIL has been filed in the Bombay High Court urging the Maharashtra police to locate approximately 100,000 women missing from 2019 to 2021. The petitioner, Sahaji Jagtap, emphasizes the urgent need for action, citing his daughter’s disappearance and marriage. The plea criticizes authorities’ lax approach and requests court monitoring of the investigation.
