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From Haryana, Indian-origin mother-son duo become mayors in UK

Tushar Kumar was elected as Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council on May 13. Parveen became the Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council on May 20.
Updated on May 25, 2026 09:46 am IST

Noida may pilot tourism-linked volunteering model

The proposal allows visitors to participate in social activities during their stay (HT)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 04:12 am IST

Panipat court orders murder accused minor to perform community service at hospital

A Panipat court ordered a minor accused of murdering his classmate to perform six months of community service at the civil hospital, noting that the ruling aims to “steer his life in a positive direction.” (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on Apr 06, 2026 10:34 pm IST

HC directs ATM theft case accused to plant trees for 30 days while granting bail

HC directs ATM theft case accused to plant trees for 30 days while granting bail
Published on Mar 29, 2026 10:19 pm IST

A legacy of service: Chandigarh lawyer marks 85th birthday with blood donation drive

Veteran lawyer Ravinder Krishan (centre) with volunteers during the blood donation drive at the Sector-19 community centre in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)
Published on Dec 25, 2025 07:50 am IST

Maha makes community service the official punishment for minor offences

Maha makes community service the official punishment for minor offences
Published on Dec 01, 2025 03:36 am IST

BJP MLA Suresh Kumar takes on traffic cop role in Bengaluru's Bhashyam circle

BJP MLA Suresh Kumar said he appreciated the challenges faced by Bengaluru's traffic police and planned to assist weekly under the city's initiative 'Traffic Cop for a Day'.
Published on Nov 18, 2025 09:25 pm IST

Making community service under the BNS effective

Experimentation by judges in awarding community service for punitive purposes may not be rooted in correctional principles. Recent court orders on community service are testimony to this trend.
Published on Oct 19, 2025 11:53 pm IST

Punjab and Haryana HC drops criminal contempt against ex DSP for posting content against judiciary

The court noted that he has apologised for having uploaded some videos on social media regarding his alleged grievance with the “system and officers”. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 01, 2025 06:44 am IST

Delhi HC order two neighbours to serve pizza, buttermilk to kids over pet fight

The court, during the hearing, was informed that one of the complainants was in the business of baking and selling pizzas. (Pixabay file photo)
Published on Sept 23, 2025 01:18 pm IST

HC orders man to clean, mop JJ hosp premises for 15 days over frivolous complaint

HC orders man to clean, mop JJ hosp premises for 15 days over frivolous complaint
Published on Sept 06, 2025 06:40 am IST

15-day community service for Gujarat man who attended court hearing from toilet

The court also cautioned members of the Bar to ensure that clients attend virtual hearings with appropriate decorum as mentioned in the Gujarat High Court live-streaming rules. (Gujarat high court website)
Published on Jul 23, 2025 05:00 am IST

Delhi to award community service to offenders in petty crimes

The decision was spearheaded by the Delhi government’s home department under the “community service” framework of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. (Shutterstock/Representative photo)
Published on Jun 22, 2025 05:34 am IST

Brooms, not bars: Manipur Police's unique approach for protest management

Brooms, not bars: Manipur Police's unique approach for protest management
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:48 pm IST

Delhi HC orders community service to Pocso accused, revokes FIR

he judge has also imposed 50,000 penalty on the individual. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jun 04, 2025 06:21 am IST

Perform community service, pay 50k to Army welfare fund: Delhi HC to POCSO accused

Perform community service, pay 50k to Army welfare fund: Delhi HC to POCSO accused
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:02 pm IST

Where is Javaris Crittenton now? From NBA promising star to convicted felon

Once an NBA prospect, Javaris Crittenton's career fell apart after a gun incident with Gilbert Arenas.
Published on May 13, 2025 12:16 pm IST

Former Australian test cricketer Stuart MacGill is spared jail time over supplying cocaine

Former Australian test cricketer Stuart MacGill is spared jail time over supplying cocaine
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:55 pm IST

Chandigarh: Repeated offender with 269 traffic violations faces licence revocation

The list of violations included 253 cases of dangerous driving (mainly red light jumping), 14 road marking violations, and 2 cases of not wearing a helmet. (HT File)
Published on Feb 18, 2025 09:06 am IST

Chandigarh: Man with 222 traffic violations stripped of licence, fined 43,000

The Chandigarh court observed that repeated offences of such a magnitude indicate a blatant disregard for traffic laws. (Getty image)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 09:46 am IST

HC orders offender to hold “Don’t Drink and Drive” banner at Worli Naka

The Bombay High Court has directed a 32-year-old senior vice president of a non-banking finance corporation, arrested in November 2024 for drinking and driving, to stand at Worli Naka junction holding a banner that reads, “Don’t Drink and Drive” for 12 weekends.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 10:05 am IST

83-year-old Bengaluru man takes over BBMP's job, sweeps streets. Watch video

83-year-old Surya Narayan seen cleaning the gutter himself.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 12:34 pm IST

An ode to the country’s past, a vision for its future

Yog Bir Handa is one of roughly 218,000 people aged above 100 in India and one of just five in Delhi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:34 am IST

Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest allegedly strains his marriage to Jessica Biel

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's marriage faces strain post DWI arrest.
Published on Oct 12, 2024 06:00 am IST

MNLU student found guilty of sexual harassment twice gets away with a year’s community service

MNLU student found guilty of sexual harassment twice gets away with a year’s community service
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 07:02 am IST

JJB directs youth to serve water at railway station, tehsil for 30 days

The probation department would monitor the youth throughout this period to ensure he remains compliant and does not engage in any further misconduct, the order stated. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 08:50 am IST

Justin Timberlake confesses to consuming alcohol before DWI arrest

Justin Timberlake speaks to the press after a court hearing, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Sag Harbor, N.Y.
Published on Sept 14, 2024 01:53 am IST

HC quashes FIR against man for sending obscene messages to woman, asks him to do community service

HC quashes FIR against man for sending obscene messages to woman, asks him to do community service
Published on Aug 01, 2024 06:53 pm IST

Employing more women as early anganwadi educators

Anganwadi workers meeting (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jul 13, 2024 01:09 pm IST

Lawyers welcome community service as punitive action under new criminal laws

Ghaziabad police conducts a public awareness programme to educate its personnel and also the public about the provisions of the new criminal laws. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 05:06 am IST