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Japanese Man Arrested Under 1889 Duelling Law After Fatal Fight Over Board Game
A Japanese man was arrested for arranging a fatal duel in Tokyo under an 1889 law banning duelling, after his opponent died from brain damage.
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"Evidence Of Criminal Conspiracy": Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Denied Bail
The Supreme Court today denied bail to student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, who had challenged the Delhi High Court order denying them bail in a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or (UAPA).
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US Embassy's "Significant Criminal Penalties" Warning For Illegal Immigrants
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026, the United States Embassy in India has warned migrants that breaking the country's law will be punished with "significant criminal penalties".
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Supreme Court Warns Against Vindictive Use Of Criminal Law To Settle Scores
Criminal law cannot become a platform for initiation of vindictive proceedings to settle personal scores and vendettas, the Supreme Court on Monday said, as it deprecated the recent trend where the judicial system is being misused
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Canadian Judge Rules Man Accused Of Sharing Fake Nude Image Of Wife Did Not Commit Crime
The Canadian judge ruled that the digitally manipulated photos did not meet the definition of intimate images under the Criminal Code.
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RJD Plans Chaos: Nitish Kumar's Deputy On Face-Off With Opposition Leader
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, after a day of run-ins with Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders, supporters and the police, reiterated the intention to run "bulldozers" over criminal elements and accused the police of laxity.
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New Criminal Laws A Historic Reform, Will Ensure Timely Justice: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday described the implementation of the three new criminal laws as a historic reform and the biggest overhaul of India's criminal justice system in the 21st century.
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Chainalysis Flags $75 Billion in Crypto Linked to Illicit Activity; Highlights Asset Recovery Potential
Chainalysis reports that more than $75 billion (Rs. 6,65,000 crore) in cryptocurrency is linked to criminal activity, with $15 billion (roughly Rs. 1,33,000 crore) held directly by illicit actors and $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,32,000 crore) in downstream wallets. Bitcoin dominates these holdings, while stablecoins and Ether are rising. The data hig...
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Canada Declares Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Terror Group Amid Reset In India Ties
Mob boss Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang - linked to murder, extortion, and arms and drugs trafficking in India and abroad - has been declared a 'terrorist entity' by Canada under its Criminal Code, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.
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UP Cops Sit For Exam Testing Their Knowledge Of New Criminal Laws
Around 260 examinees hunched over trying to answer 75 questions in an hour under a tight vigil.
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Editors Guild Calls Out Congress For Case Threat To NDTV's Shiv Aroor
The Editors Guild of India has expressed concern after senior Congress leader Pawan Khera threatened NDTV Managing Editor Shiv Aroor with a criminal complaint for the August 19 episode of Mr Aroor's popular show, India Matters.
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Missing Friday Prayers May Lead To Fine, Jail For Muslim Men In This Malaysian State
Muslim men in Malaysia's Terengganu state may face up to two years in prison, a fine of 3,000 Malaysian Ringgit, or both if they skip Friday prayers without a valid reason.
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"Criminal To Love?" Top Court Asks, Junks Plea Over Muslim Girl's Marriage
The Supreme Court has dismissed a special leave petition by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, or NCPCR, that challenged a 2022 Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict granting protection to a (then) 16-year-old Muslim girl.
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Donald Trump Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas For Overstays, Crimes
The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for "support for terrorism," a State Department official said on Monday.
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Japanese Man Arrested Under 1889 Duelling Law After Fatal Fight Over Board Game
A Japanese man was arrested for arranging a fatal duel in Tokyo under an 1889 law banning duelling, after his opponent died from brain damage.
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"Evidence Of Criminal Conspiracy": Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Denied Bail
The Supreme Court today denied bail to student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, who had challenged the Delhi High Court order denying them bail in a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or (UAPA).
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US Embassy's "Significant Criminal Penalties" Warning For Illegal Immigrants
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026, the United States Embassy in India has warned migrants that breaking the country's law will be punished with "significant criminal penalties".
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Supreme Court Warns Against Vindictive Use Of Criminal Law To Settle Scores
Criminal law cannot become a platform for initiation of vindictive proceedings to settle personal scores and vendettas, the Supreme Court on Monday said, as it deprecated the recent trend where the judicial system is being misused
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Canadian Judge Rules Man Accused Of Sharing Fake Nude Image Of Wife Did Not Commit Crime
The Canadian judge ruled that the digitally manipulated photos did not meet the definition of intimate images under the Criminal Code.
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RJD Plans Chaos: Nitish Kumar's Deputy On Face-Off With Opposition Leader
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, after a day of run-ins with Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders, supporters and the police, reiterated the intention to run "bulldozers" over criminal elements and accused the police of laxity.
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New Criminal Laws A Historic Reform, Will Ensure Timely Justice: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday described the implementation of the three new criminal laws as a historic reform and the biggest overhaul of India's criminal justice system in the 21st century.
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Chainalysis Flags $75 Billion in Crypto Linked to Illicit Activity; Highlights Asset Recovery Potential
Chainalysis reports that more than $75 billion (Rs. 6,65,000 crore) in cryptocurrency is linked to criminal activity, with $15 billion (roughly Rs. 1,33,000 crore) held directly by illicit actors and $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,32,000 crore) in downstream wallets. Bitcoin dominates these holdings, while stablecoins and Ether are rising. The data hig...
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Canada Declares Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Terror Group Amid Reset In India Ties
Mob boss Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang - linked to murder, extortion, and arms and drugs trafficking in India and abroad - has been declared a 'terrorist entity' by Canada under its Criminal Code, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.
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UP Cops Sit For Exam Testing Their Knowledge Of New Criminal Laws
Around 260 examinees hunched over trying to answer 75 questions in an hour under a tight vigil.
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Editors Guild Calls Out Congress For Case Threat To NDTV's Shiv Aroor
The Editors Guild of India has expressed concern after senior Congress leader Pawan Khera threatened NDTV Managing Editor Shiv Aroor with a criminal complaint for the August 19 episode of Mr Aroor's popular show, India Matters.
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Missing Friday Prayers May Lead To Fine, Jail For Muslim Men In This Malaysian State
Muslim men in Malaysia's Terengganu state may face up to two years in prison, a fine of 3,000 Malaysian Ringgit, or both if they skip Friday prayers without a valid reason.
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"Criminal To Love?" Top Court Asks, Junks Plea Over Muslim Girl's Marriage
The Supreme Court has dismissed a special leave petition by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, or NCPCR, that challenged a 2022 Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict granting protection to a (then) 16-year-old Muslim girl.
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Donald Trump Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas For Overstays, Crimes
The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for "support for terrorism," a State Department official said on Monday.
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
