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SC restores bail after Patna HC staffer changed ‘rejected’ to ‘allowed’ in order

Setting aside the recall order, the Supreme Court held that the high court had no jurisdiction to reverse or recall a bail order once it had been signed. (Rahul Singh)

Updated 195 days ago

No total embargo on grant of anticipatory bail even if accused is proclaimed offender: Allahabad HC

No total embargo on grant of anticipatory bail even if accused is proclaimed offender: Allahabad HC

Published 207 days ago

Child molestation accused can’t be convicted based solely on victim’s statement under section 164: HC

The depression woman sit on the floor with sexual harassment concept (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 269 days ago

Calcutta HC orders reopening of 10 Nandigram murder cases that TMC govt closed

The 44-page verdict was delivered by a bench of justices Debangsu Basak and Md Shabbar Rashidi. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Published 535 days ago

Not filing charge sheets against officials without prior sanctions, says ED

Representatonal image.

Updated 566 days ago

Court orders Ajit Pawar to remain present on Dec 16 in voter threatening case

A private case was lodged against Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Suresh Khopade. (HT FILE)

Updated 619 days ago

Jailed accused can seek pre-arrest bail in another case: SC

The Supreme Court of India. (File photoi)

Published 692 days ago

Legally Speaking | Did the criminal laws need a hasty overhaul?

Starting July 1, India has replaced its colonial-era criminal laws with a set of three new penal laws (Shutterstock)

Published 741 days ago

Apex court’s final word on law and redress in alimony

Justice Nagarathna’s judgment in the case exhibits her deep concern for those married women who are not breadwinners but just homemakers (AP)

Published 751 days ago

SC closes petition as BNSS replaces discriminatory CrPC summons provision

The Supreme Court. (HT PHOTO)

Published 754 days ago

Laws on crimes against children, women have become stricter: ADG (HQ) Sunil Kumar Gupta

ADG (HQ) Sunil Kumar Gupta (Sourced)

Updated 762 days ago

New criminal justice system based on Indian values: Yogi

In a meeting held on Friday, the CM reviewed preparations regarding the implementation of the new criminal justice system. (File Photo)

Updated 786 days ago

Guest Column| Redefining administrative geographies for optimal governance

We can achieve optimal governance by consolidating administrative units, standardising nomenclature, and restructuring organisations to improve financial and administrative efficiency. (Representational photo)

Published 791 days ago

Supreme Court calls for a sentencing policy to ensure uniformity

Supreme Court of India (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated 807 days ago

ATS tortured me to extract confession: Malegaon blast accused

Ramesh Upadhyay (Hindustan Times)

Updated 810 days ago

Farmers' protest: Section 144 imposed at Delhi-UP borders. What is prohibited?

Farmers of Bharatiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) during protest outside the Noida authority office on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh/HTPhoto)

Updated 903 days ago

TRP Scam: Complainant gives no objection for withdrawal of the case

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Updated 927 days ago

Admn imposes night curfew along IB in Samba

This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of 60 days, if not withdrawn or rescinded earlier. (HT File)

Updated 937 days ago

VP Dhankhar calls for change in laws framed by British

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addresses the inaugural session of 1st Regional Conference on 'Access to Legal Aid: Strengthening Access to Justice in the Global South' at Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi (ANI / PIB)

Updated 979 days ago

Parliament panel to meet on Oct 27 to examine Centre's criminal law bills

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, were introduced in the Parliament during the Monsoon Session

Published 1015 days ago

Proclamation proceedings initiated against terrorist in Baramulla

Police said they used drum beaters to inform the public about the ongoing efforts to apprehend the terrorist. (iStock)

Published 1029 days ago

Karnataka Bandh: Freedom Park sole location for rallies, says Bengaluru top cop

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda.

Updated 1039 days ago

Bombay HC paves the way to declare Mehul Choksi a fugitive economic offender

Mumbai - 10 April 2014 - Mehul Choksi, Chairman Geetanjali group - The fundraiser in support of Swades Foundation at Palladium Hotel, Lower parel - Freelancer Photo by Prodip Guha (Hindustan Times)

Updated 1046 days ago

Government stands firm on Hindi names for bills to overhaul criminal laws

The three bills, aimed at revamping the future landscape of criminal law in the country, were introduced by Union home minister Amit Shah in Parliament on August 11. (ANI)

Updated 1073 days ago

Opposition MPs seek reason to bring three new bills to replace criminal laws

Home secretary Ajay Bhalla will address the queries of Opposition MPs in September (ANI)

Updated 1074 days ago

A significant step to dispel colonial legacy

In effect, at a philosophical level, this is a reassessment of “crime”. Decriminalise the minor and ensure punishment is more severe for the major.

Published 1085 days ago

Sec 144 imposed in Purola ahead of mahapanchayat called by right-wing bodies

The Uttarakashi district administration on Tuesday denied permission for the June 15 mahapanchayat. (File)

Updated 1145 days ago

Juveniles in conflict with law have the right to apply for anticipatory bail: HC

Case was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker and Justice Samit Gopal. (HT Photo)

Updated 1153 days ago

Court to grill artist Chintan Upadhyay, others with over 800 questions

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Updated 1157 days ago

LG, Delhi govt spar over nod to appoint prosecutors

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and lieutenant governor VK Saxena have had several run-ins over the control of Delhi since May 26, 2022, when the latter took charge. (PTI)

Updated 1158 days ago

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