Law

Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers from January 1

IANS | December 20, 2024 1:10 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Delhi government, on Thursday, announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital with immediate effect throughout the year, starting from January 1, 2025.

RG Kar rape-murder: Victim’s parents approach Calcutta HC seeking fresh probe

IANS | December 19, 2024 1:22 PM

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) Not satisfied with the current course of investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata in August this year, the parents of the victim on Thursday approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a court direction for initiating a fresh probe into the matter.

SC adjourns hearing on PIL against alarming rise of lynchings and mob violence

IANS | December 17, 2024 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Directors General of Police of the states to take immediate action in lynchings and mob violence cases in accordance with the directions laid down by the apex court.