Law

Abusive language alone not obscenity under IPC: SC

IANS | April 6, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court has held that mere use of abusive language such as the word "bastard" during a heated altercation would not amount to an offence of obscenity under Section 294(b) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Amit Jogi sentenced to life imprisonment in 2003 Jaggi murder case

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:12 PM

Raipur, April 6 (IANS) In a landmark verdict that has sent ripples across Chhattisgarh’s political landscape, the High Court has sentenced former MLA Amit Jogi, son of the state’s first Chief Minister, late Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 in the sensational 2003 murder case of senior NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi.

SC orders CBI probe into Arunachal contracts linked to CM Pema Khandu's kin

IANS | April 6, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations of irregularities in the award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh, including those allegedly linked to family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Oppn eager to change demography with help of foreign donations: NHRC over FCRA protests

IANS | April 1, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, on Wednesday, criticised Opposition leaders protesting outside Parliament over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that their stand supports organisations involved in religious conversions through foreign funding.

Liquor policy case: Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal on ED plea

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging his acquittal in complaint cases related to alleged non-compliance with summons in the excise policy money laundering matter.