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Bombay High Court says entering a hotel room does not mean ‘consent to sex’

Justice Deshpande dismissed the March 2021 Trial Court order and said that a girl booking and entering a hotel room with a man does not implicate her consent to sexual intercourse. The judge noted the trail court “clearly committed an error” by remarking that the victim consented to sex.

Terror incidents in J&K spread to 8 of 10 Jammu districts in 2024

SC dismisses bail plea of ex-MP Prajwal Revanna accused in sexual assault case

Recommended by predecessor CJI D Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st CJI

JCO among 3 security personnel injured in encounter in J&K’s Kishatwar

A police officer said around three-four militants opened fire on the security forces search party on Nov 10 morning, injuring three personnel, including the Junior Commissioner Officer. The seek-and- destroy operation was launched in Keshwan and Kuntawara forests of Kishtawar on Nov 8 to track down terrorists involved in killing of two civil defense guards on Nov 7 evening, he said.

BJP Maharashtra poll manifesto: Amit Shah promises 25 lakh jobs in 5 years, hike allowance for women and farm loan waivers

Releasing the manifesto at an event in Mumbai, Union Home Minister said manifesto reflects the genuine needs and aspirations of the people of Maharashtra. He also announced zero-interest loans up to ₹ 25 lakh to boost industrial development and farm loan waivers to alleviate their debt burdens and support agricultural growth.

Woman shares terrifying encounter with fake taxi driver at Bengaluru airport

In a post on X, Nikita Malik described the incident, emphasizing the dangers posed by unauthorized drivers pretending to be part of official ride-hailing services like Ola.

Cuttack Police detain six in rape, blackmail case involving college student

The accused men are charged under various sections of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Information Technology Act, along with crimes of sexual assault, intimidation, and abetment.

Canada police arrests SFJ coordinator in Hindu temple violence case

The Peel Regional Police said Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) coordinator Inderjeet Singh Gosal was arrested on Nov 8 on charges of assault with a weapon following a violent demonstration at a temple on the Gore Road in Brampton on Nov 3.

Govt to introduce robust counter-terrorism policy soon: Amit Shah

Addressing the anti-terrorism conference in New Delhi, Union Home Minister said the government has come up with a vision on a model anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and model special task force (STF) for all states and Union territories, which will work as a common platform to deal with the menace of terrorism.