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Nuh court gives 20yrs to man for raping, killing boy, staging suicide

Accused held since Nov 15, 2019, got bail in Aug 2022; DNA and forensic evidence sealed conviction. Prosecution had sought life imprisonment (Shutterstock)

Published 4 days ago

Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect Hadi Matar convicted in New York terrorism trial

In this courtroom sketch, Hadi Matar, center, sits in federal court during his terrorism trial for his alleged attack on Salman Rushdie, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Alexandra Newbould via AP)

Published 4 days ago

Marriage proposal without criminal intent is not ‘outraging modesty’: JHC

Jharkhand High Court , Ranchi (HT FILE)

Updated 16 days ago

No murder, affair proof: SC clears woman of killing husband after 19 years

The Supreme Court held that the prosecution failed to establish an unbroken chain of circumstances necessary to secure a conviction. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 19 days ago

‘Law is not a script': Delhi HC in Rajpal Yadav cheque dishonour case

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav had earlier surrendered to the Tihar Jail authorities in relation to the cheque bounce cases.

Updated 23 days ago

No bail for Asaram now: SC seeks state’s reply on challenge to rape conviction

PTI file

Published 33 days ago

Conviction of GHCAA president: SC keeps in abeyance Gujarat HC order

Conviction of GHCAA president: SC keeps in abeyance Gujarat HC order

Published 83 days ago

Willingness of 13-year-old girl to elope immaterial, HC says; upholds boyfriend’s conviction for kidnapping

Willingness of 13-year-old girl to elope immaterial, HC says; upholds boyfriend’s conviction for kidnapping

Published 99 days ago

SC upholds conviction of man for killing wife by setting her ablaze

SC upholds conviction of man for killing wife by setting her ablaze

Published 138 days ago

Delhi court convicts man, father for 2021 murder over ₹5,000 loan

Delhi court convicts man, father for 2021 murder over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 loan

Published 150 days ago

Special court sentences 35-year-old man to life imprisonment in minor’s rape case

Special court sentences 35-year-old man to life imprisonment in minor’s rape case

Published 156 days ago

After 23 years in jail, Allahabad HC acquits man in wife's murder case

After 23 years in jail, Allahabad HC acquits man in wife's murder case

Published 157 days ago

HC upholds couple’s conviction for killing daughter with mental health condition

The court said the couple had a “bounden duty” to care for the child. (Shutterstock)

Updated 166 days ago

Telugu actress death: SC dismisses convict's plea, directs him to surrender

Telugu actress death: SC dismisses convict's plea, directs him to surrender

Published 166 days ago

Rajpal Yadav case: What is a cheque bounce and when does it land you in jail?

The court finally rejected Rajpal Yadav's final attempt to avoid imprisonment and directed that he must surrender to the jail authorities before any further hearing could be held.

Published 172 days ago

Asaram's plea against sentencing: Jodhpur HC to begin hearing from Feb 16 on regular basis

Asaram's plea against sentencing: Jodhpur HC to begin hearing from Feb 16 on regular basis

Published 173 days ago

Delhi HC quashes actor Rajpal Yadav’s plea to extend deadline to surrender in cheque bounce cases

Delhi HC quashes actor Rajpal Yadav’s plea to extend deadline to surrender in cheque bounce cases

Published 179 days ago

Allahabad HC acquits man convicted of dacoity after 24 years in jail

(For representation)

Published 221 days ago

Chandigarh: 15 years on, taxi driver found guilty of raping, killing 21-year-old MBA student

The quantum of sentence will be pronounced on Friday by the Special Women and Child Court. (HT)

Published 248 days ago

HC upholds guard’s conviction in Pallavi Purkayastha murder case, rejects pleas for death sentence

HC upholds guard’s conviction in Pallavi Purkayastha murder case, rejects pleas for death sentence

Published 265 days ago

‘Not lust’: Man accused in Pocso case involving his wife gets relief, SC warning

The court noted that ignoring the cry of the appellant’s wife for compassion and empathy will not serve the ends of justice. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated 275 days ago

Panchkula: Lawyer, his 2 aides convicted for wife’s murder

The convicts are lawyer Manmohan Singh, his paramour Monika and her brother-in-law Sandeep Gill alias Kala. The court will pronounce the quantum of punishment on Tuesday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 307 days ago

Punjab AAP MLA Lalpura held guilty of molesting Dalit woman

Additional sessions judge Prem Kumar will pronounce the quantum of sentence on September 12.

Updated 326 days ago

Delhi HC upholds conviction of man accused of acid attack in 2009

Delhi HC upholds conviction of man accused of acid attack in 2009

Published 358 days ago

Chandigarh: Ram Darbar man convicted of rape

The accused Sanjay took her to a remote village in Zirakpur and had physical relations with her after striking a deal for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,000. (HT photo for representation)

Published 360 days ago

Diddy pardon talks get real; Trump receives formal request from Sean Combs' team

Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs arrives for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13, 2011

Published 362 days ago

HC upholds husband’s conviction in 34-year-old dowry death case

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court passes judgment on July 25. (FILE PHOTO)

Published 368 days ago

Diddy verdict sparks online outrage; but will he spend 20 years behind bars?

Diddy was found guilty of two prostitution-related offenses and faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. He faces a maximum term of 10 years for each count of conviction, which may potentially sum up to 20 years.

Updated 396 days ago

Karen Read supporters use a hand gesture after her verdict: What does it mean?

Karen Read's trial has seen supporters using an ASL gesture for 'I love you' to show solidarity. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

Published 409 days ago

After 48-year struggle for justice, 104-year-old walks free from jail

Lakhan, with his daughter Asha Devi, counsel Ankit Maurya and jail superintendent Ajitesh Kumar, after being released from Kaushambi jail. (HT)

Published 436 days ago

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