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Pune hooch tragedy: MCOCA to be invoked against main accused; 5L aid for each victim’s family

Mumbai, India - June 29, 2023: Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis interacts during his interview at Sagar Bunglow, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, June 29, 2023. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 26, 2026 03:50 am IST

Delhi court orders framing charges against Sukesh, 20 others in case filed by special cell

Delhi court orders framing charges against Sukesh, 20 others in case filed by special cell
Published on May 30, 2026 06:08 pm IST

HC flags blanket ban on furlough to certain convicts, refers rule to larger bench

HC flags blanket ban on furlough to certain convicts, refers rule to larger bench
Published on Apr 14, 2026 06:34 am IST

Bombay HC questions denial of furlough to convicts under special laws, refers issue to larger bench

Bombay HC questions denial of furlough to convicts under special laws, refers issue to larger bench
Published on Apr 13, 2026 03:29 pm IST

2011 triple blasts case: Bail for two accused after 15 years in jail

Mumbai...13th July 2011...News... Blast at Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai - HT photo by Hemant Padalkar (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 06:06 am IST

Court refuses bail to Satara jail constable in 115-cr MD case

Court refuses bail to Satara jail constable in 115-cr MD case
Published on Apr 03, 2026 05:02 am IST

Rohit Shetty house firing case: Court denies interim bail to accused for his wedding

iMumbai, India - February 01, 2026: Four rounds were fired outside the Juhu residence of Bollywood director Rohit Shetty on late Saturday night, triggering a major security and forensic response in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, February 01, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 06:10 am IST

Maha to tighten PCPNDT law, explore booking repeat offenders under MCOCA

Health minister Prakash Abitkar during a high-level review meeting held at Mantralaya on Thursday. Maharashtra government is mulling stricter provisions under PCPNDT Act to curb female foeticide, with health department examining whether repeat offenders can be booked under MCOCA. (HT)
Published on Mar 06, 2026 08:48 am IST

Courier firms involved in drug trafficking to be booked as co-accused: CM Fadnavis

Courier firms involved in drug trafficking to be booked as co-accused: CM Fadnavis
Published on Feb 24, 2026 02:21 pm IST

Baba Siddique murder case: 27 accused plead not guilty, MCOCA court frames charges

Baba Siddique murder case: 27 accused plead not guilty, MCOCA court frames charges
Published on Feb 10, 2026 06:57 pm IST

Gang-linked candidates enter civic poll fray as NCP nominates Marne, Nayar, Andekars

Despite the party not yet releasing its final list, the AB form effectively confirms her candidacy. Gajanan Marne has multiple criminal cases against him, including charges under MCOCA. (HT)
Published on Dec 31, 2025 05:28 am IST

Another accused discharged in Chhota Shakeel-linked extortion case

Another accused discharged in Chhota Shakeel-linked extortion case
Published on Dec 25, 2025 05:00 am IST

Gangsters Lagarpuria and Dheerpal convicted under MCOCA for 2021 heist

While the court has convicted the two gangsters under section 3, they were acquitted under section 4 for lack of sufficient evidence (Representative photo)
Published on Dec 12, 2025 05:02 am IST

Beed sarpanch murder: Court refuses to discharge four accused

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Published on Nov 15, 2025 04:40 am IST

No coercive action against drug-dealer accused under MCOCA, rules Delhi HC

The matter will be next heard on December 2. (HT Archive)
Published on Nov 06, 2025 04:02 am IST

Senegal clears prosecution of gangster Ravi Pujari in nine more cases

Senegal clears prosecution of gangster Ravi Pujari in nine more cases
Published on Nov 13, 2025 01:04 pm IST

Ayush Komkar murder case: 2 accused remanded to police custody till Sept 22

Police further arrested Bandu Andekar and six others on Tuesday and invoked MCOCA against them. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Sept 13, 2025 04:24 am IST

Delhi’s most wanted woman bootlegger, drug peddler held after 2 years on run

Accused is a known bootlegger and drug peddler, with as many as 20 criminal cases registered against her. (Representative image)
Updated on Aug 01, 2025 06:51 pm IST

7 members of gang linked to Chhota Shakeel held for kidnapping

The investigation further revealed that the kidnapping stemmed from a dispute over a Mephedrone drug deal.
Updated on Jul 16, 2025 10:24 pm IST

MCOCA court acquits two alleged Ravi Pujari aides in 2018 extortion case

MCOCA court acquits two alleged Ravi Pujari aides in 2018 extortion case
Published on Jun 26, 2025 08:24 am IST

Maratha community members stage protest before Ajit Pawar during Beed visit 

During his visit to Parali, Pawar stated that the CM has reviewed the case and issued necessary instructions that such violent behavior will not be tolerated, regardless of the political affiliations of those involved. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2025 05:58 am IST

'Don't hesitate to invoke MCOCA': Ajit Pawar tells cops on Beed youth assault

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar.
Updated on May 17, 2025 10:34 pm IST

Right to speedy trial can't be whittled down in MCOCA case: Delhi HC

Right to speedy trial can't be whittled down in MCOCA case: Delhi HC
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Prasad Pujari arrested for threatening Sena leader

Prasad Pujari arrested for threatening Sena leader
Published on Mar 10, 2025 07:52 am IST

Now, dreaded gangster’s wife to be booked under MCOCA in Delhi

A senior special cell officer said police have approached the courts and will be booking Zoya Khan under MCOCA soon. (Representational image)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 05:45 am IST

MCOCA also can be slapped against those who trouble, harass industries: CM directs police

NIBE Limited, which is into manufacturing critical systems for the defence sector, inaugurated its Missiles Complex and Precision Machining (Small Arms Complex) facility in Pune on Thursday in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:06 am IST

Denying phone calls to terror, MCOCA accused not arbitrary: Delhi HC

Denying phone calls to terror, MCOCA accused not arbitrary: Delhi HC
Published on Jan 30, 2025 02:52 pm IST

MCOCA invoked against gang selling country-made weapons in Beed district

Representative image (Pexels)
Published on Jan 27, 2025 06:00 pm IST

Walmik Karad sent in judicial custody; should not get bail, says Deshmukh's brother

Walmik Karad sent in judicial custody; should not get bail, says Deshmukh's brother
Published on Jan 22, 2025 04:06 pm IST