Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Sena chief Sunil Shukla has moved the Bombay High Court seeking police protection, SIT probe, and action against Raj Thackeray’s MNS for alleged hate speech and threats. The plea follows claims of violence and intimidation against north Indians.
Jammu & Kashmir HC directs the government to protect an ex-government lawyer facing threats after representing the State in cases against anti-nationals and militants.
Allahabad High Court grants police protection to a married couple fearing honour killing. Court warns Bulandshahr SSP of personal accountability if couple is harmed.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered police protection for an interfaith live-in couple after their minor daughter reported threats from her mother’s former in-laws. Citing Supreme Court rulings, the court affirmed that live-in relationships between consenting adults are legal, and directed police to ensure the couple’s safety and register their complaints.
A 42-year-old female constable filed a complaint against Lieutenant Colonel Varun Pratap Singh, accusing him of raping her after falsely promising to marry her. Singh, already married, allegedly used deceit to maintain a relationship, leading to a police case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for sexual intercourse based on a false promise.
Tirupati: Tirupati Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Maddila Gurumurthy has written a letter to the Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, raising serious concerns about alleged human rights violations and unfair practices during the recent Tirupati Municipal Corporation deputy mayor election. The election took place on February 3, and the MP has claimed that several Scheduled Caste (SC) representatives faced threats, abduction, and restrictions that prevented them from participating.
New Delhi, January 20, 2025: Rajan Singh, the transgender candidate representing the Aam Janata Party (AJP) from the Kalkaji assembly constituency, has accused members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of harassing them during the nomination process for the upcoming Delhi elections.
A Rajasthan court acquitted Jitendra Singh Gulia, a former judge, of charges stemming from a mother’s complaint that he sexually abused her 14-year-old son at a tennis club in 2021. Despite allegations of drugging and intimidation, evidence presented by the defense led the judge to rule the claims unsubstantiated.
Punjab Police chief Gaurav Yadav revealed that two retired officers received show-cause notices related to an FIR against Sikh preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale for a 2012 rape and murder case. The case was reopened after family allegations of police inaction, amid claims of threats against the complainant, with Dhadrianwale denying all charges.
The Delhi High Court Today (Dec 5) ordered the Delhi government to extend State protection to music producer Amandeep Batra after he reported receiving threats and extortion calls from the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs. “He (Amandeep Batra) has every reason to be scared,” said Justice Singh said before directing the Delhi government to immediately provide the music producer State protection.
