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  Bomb threats trigger evacuation at district courts in Shimla, Kullu and Nahan; probe launched

  India | July 09, 2025 16:56 IST

  The threat prompted an immediate evacuation and heightened security to ensure the safety of the public and court staff, the police said. So far, no explosives or suspicious materials have been discovered during the inspection, they added.

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  Hong Kong sentences 12 to prison for storming legislature during 2019 pro-democracy protests

  World | March 16, 2024 12:34 IST

  Those sentenced include Gregory Wong, 45, for six years, along with political activists Ventus Lau and Owen Chow. District court Judge Li Chi-ho, who handed the sentences, said the incident was a "serious blow" to the rule of law when protesters vandalised the city legislature.

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  US: Hindu American group welcomes Varanasi court's decision allowing puja in Gyanvapi complex

  World | February 02, 2024 17:00 IST

  The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America termed Varanasi district court's decision to allow prayers in Gyanvapi complex as "historic". It said the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) report revealed undeniable evidence of the demolition of a Hindu temple.

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  Jaya Prada in TROUBLE as non-bailable warrant issued against her | Everything about case here

  November 10, 2023 12:15 IST

  A case was registered against Jaya Prada at the Swar police station here during the 2019 election campaign. Now, a court in the Uttar Pradesh district has asked Jaya to appear before it on November 17.

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  District courts are not 'secondary', they are core of judicial system: SC Judge Justice Abhay S Oka

  India | October 06, 2022 12:15 IST

  Supreme Court judge justice Abhay S Oka hailed the role of courts at the district and taluka level as they provide justice to the common people.

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  Gyanvapi case: Shivling inside mosque desecrated by Muslims, claims lawyer Vishnu Jain

  India | May 26, 2022 17:13 IST

  Gyanvapi Mosque, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is currently facing a legal battle.

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  Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court to commence hearing on May 26, to decide maintainability issue first

  India | May 24, 2022 15:52 IST

  The survey of the entire Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi was ordered by a local court on a plea by a group of women seeking permission for daily prayers before the idols on the mosque's outer walls.

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  Gyanvapi Masjid case: Varanasi court reserves order for tomorrow on maintainability of suit

  India | May 23, 2022 17:15 IST

  'Shivling' was found in the wuzu pond of Gyanvapi by the petitioners, after a videography survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid was conducted.

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  COVID-19: Delhi HC, district courts' functioning restricted till May 23

  India | May 16, 2020 17:57 IST

  The Delhi High Court on Saturday decided to restrict its and district courts' functioning to urgent matters only till May 23, in view of the prevalent situation of COVID-19 pandemic.

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  COVID-19: HC restricts its, district courts functioning till May 3

  India | April 15, 2020 16:31 IST

  The Delhi High Court on Wednesday decided to restrict its and district courts' functioning to urgent matters only till May 3, in view of the lockdown announced by the central government in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Accused in rape-murder case beaten up by lawyers outside court

  India | December 07, 2019 21:06 IST

  The police finally extricated him from the melee, and took him inside. Vijayvargiya did not receive any serious injury in the incident. The police produced him before Additional Sessions Judge Sonali Patel who remanded him in judicial custody.

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  Man given 10-year rigorous imprisonment for raping minor in Kolkata

  Crime | December 06, 2019 23:30 IST

  After completion of investigation, a charge sheet was submitted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act before the special second court of Additional District Judge, Alipore.

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  Man gets 10 years in jail for sodomising minor

  Crime | December 06, 2019 10:42 IST

  In an order issued on Thursday, district judge S S Gulhane stated that Rajesh Shingada was guilty under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Indian Penal Code.

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  High alert at Kanpur district and session court over bomb threat

  India | October 23, 2018 21:29 IST

  "The district and session judge received an inland postal letter on Tuesday containing bomb threat to make serial blasts at civil courts and kill judges," Superintendent of Police (East) Raj Kumar said.

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  Haryana: Armed men open fire outside district court in Rohtak courts complex

  News | March 28, 2017 23:42 IST

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  Firing outside district court in Rohtak, Haryana

  News | March 28, 2017 13:15 IST