A Florida police officer discovered a dead body during a routine welfare check, then allegedly stole the man's identity to claim his house. Here is how criminal law handles deceased property fraud.
The Allahabad High Court, in Upendra @ Balweer v. State of Uttar Pradesh, criticized the lack of legal provisions for compensating wrongfully prosecuted individuals, especially in cases where trial courts convict innocents under pressure to preserve reputations. Highlighting a man’s 13-year imprisonment
After a protracted pursuit that stretched 1,600 kilometers to the India-Nepal border, the police were able to capture Vishnuswaroop Shahi, the mastermind behind the murder of Dr. Yogesh Chandra Paul in Jangpura, Delhi. Shahi used six names, including Gagan Oli and Shakti
Anmol Bishnoi, Extradition Process Begins To Bring Back Lawrence Bishnoi’s Brother From US The Crime Branch of Mumbai police has started extradition proceedings to India to bring Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is accused of firing outside the residence
In India, despite legal protections for pregnant women, incidents of mistreatment reveal gaps in societal norms and institutional practices. Laws like the Maternity Benefit Act, the Hindu Marriage Act, and the Social Security Code aim to safeguard pregnant women's rights, yet many
A doctor in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori district claimed the woman had asked to be allowed to wipe the blood with a cloth to collect evidence. Pregnant Woman Allegedly Made To Clean Hospital Bed On Which Husband Died A five-month pregnant woman was
Birth registration can’t be denied to children from invalid marriage: Himachal Pradesh High Court The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a recent case, held that children could not be deprived of their birth certificates for the reason that the marriage which led
The proposal to implement an All India Judicial Services (AIJS) examination for judicial appointments has sparked ongoing debate in India. Initially suggested in 1958 and legally supported by Article 312 of the Constitution, the AIJS aims to centralize recruitment to address judiciary
Stipends for junior advocates are a right, not a handout The latest circular released by the Bar Council of India (BCI), which sets a minimum stipend for junior advocates, is a good development. Using ₹20,000 for the Urban and ₹15,000 for Rural,
Delhi Court abolishes order to shut cheating case against Gautam Gambhir; also instructs ED to investigate A Delhi Court recently quashed an order by a magistrate court to discharge Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir in a cheating case. Homebuyers filed a
Indian and Chinese Troops Exchange Diwali Sweets After Border Disengagement New Delhi: The Indian and Chinese military exchanged Diwali sweets at five points along the Line of Actual Control, including two in the Ladakh region. This comes a day after the two