Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded for leniency as he awaits sentencing in a sex assault and prostitution case. In a letter submitted to the court, Combs admitted he had “lost his way” and acknowledged that he would forever carry the burden of his actions. His plea comes after being found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution, tied to arranging what he called “freak-offs,” where women and men were flown across the United States f

The Indian government has informed the Karnataka High Court that the platform X, owned by Elon Musk, cannot claim unrestricted legal immunity under the ‘safe harbour’ provision of the Information Technology Act when it comes to allowing unlawful content. The Centre stressed that promoting or tolerating harmful material under the guise of free speech poses a significant threat to democracy, public order, and social cohesion. In its written submission to the court, the g

Actor Kamal Haasan has announced a delay in the release of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka. This decision follows a controversy stemming from his remarks about the Kannada language's origin, which led to wides

In a landmark verdict delivered by the CBI Special Court in Nampally, justice was finally served in the long-standing Obulapuram illegal mining case that once rocked the Telugu states. After a thorough investigation spanning 14 years, the court found former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy guilty, along with several others connected to the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC). This marks the end of a significant legal saga that had far-reaching political and environmental i

The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticized a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a judicial probe into the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 people mostly civilians. The petition, filed by Fatesh Kumar Shahu, Mohammad Junaid, and Vicky Kumar, was met with firm resistance from the bench, which questioned the timing and intent behind the plea. Justice Surya Kant expressed strong disapproval, stating, “Is this the way you want

Officials in San Francisco have announced plans to restart a previously suspended electronic monitoring program for individuals awaiting trial, following a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The move marks a significant shift in the city's criminal justice policy, focusing on improving public safety while navigating legal boundaries. The city’s sheriff confirmed that the monitoring program would resume, reversing its earlier suspension due to legal challenges surrounding w

 In a significant development in the high-profile case surrounding the disappearance and alleged murder of Virginia nurse Mamta Kafle Bhatt, prosecutors have officially added three journalists to their list of witnesses. This decision marks a crucial point in the trial, reflecting how media involvement and investigative reporting have contributed to uncovering details critical to the case. Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old mother and nurse originally from Nepal, went missing i

Two healthcare executives were sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a massive medical fraud operation that bilked the U.S. government out of $127 million through a scheme involving unnecessary medical braces and illegal kickbacks. The sentencing took place in federal court in Newark, marking the conclusion of one of the more brazen cases of healthcare fraud in recent years. Eric Karlewicz, 46, of Rockland County, New York, and Nicco Romanowski, 33, of Roswell, Georgia,

A federal judge has declined a request to block immigration enforcement operations at religious institutions, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the balance between national immigration policy and religious freedom. The ruling was delivered by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington, D.C., who determined that the plaintiffs—over two dozen religious organizations representing Christian and Jewish communities—did not demonstrate sufficient gro

In a significant judgment, the Telangana High Court on Tuesday upheld the death penalty awarded to five top operatives of the banned terror outfit Indian Mujahideen, who were convicted in connection with the 2013 twin bomb blasts in Hyderabad’s Dilsukhnagar that left 18 people dead and 131 injured. The blasts were among the deadliest terror attacks in the city’s recent history. A division bench of the High Court dismissed the appeals filed by the convicts, thereby affirming the ve

In a major legal development in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, the United States Supreme Court has rejected the final plea of Tahawwur Rana, bringing him one step closer to being extradited to India. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, was convicted in the U.S. in 2011 and sentenced to 13 years in prison. He is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. Rana had filed an "Emergency Application For Stay Pending Litigation of Petition For Wri

Amid growing unrest over the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel the appointments of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff recruited through the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly pledged her support for the affected individuals. Speaking at Netaji Indoor Stadium to a large gathering of dismissed teachers, Banerjee criticized the judgment, questioned the rationale behind the blanket dismissal, and drew comparisons with

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a Calcutta High Court verdict that invalidated the appointment of over 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff recruited by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Banerjee expressed her disagreement with the apex court's judgement, stating she cannot support a blanket cancellation of all appointments and voiced her deep

Susan Crawford has emerged victorious in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, securing a seat that ensures liberals maintain their narrow 4-3 majority on the state’s highest court. The race, marked by unprecedented campaign spending, drew national attention due to its potential influence on crucial issues like abortion rights, labor laws, and redistricting in a key battleground state. Crawford, a Dane County circuit judge with strong Democratic

The Bombay High Court has directed the Bandra Magistrate Court to decide the divorce case of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged wife, Dhanashree Verma, by March 20. The decision comes as Chahal’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 commitments draw closer, with the Punjab Kings set to play their opening match on March 25 against the Gujarat Titans in Hyderabad. Justice Madhav Jamdar presided over the case and emphasized the urgency of resolving the matter promptly. The cou

The tragic Pranay murder case, which shocked the Telugu states in 2018, has finally reached its legal conclusion. The sensational case, involving the brutal daylight murder of a young man named Pranay, has remained a focal point in Telangana's criminal history due to its deeply rooted social and emotional undertones. The Special SC ST Court has now pronounced its final verdict, delivering justice after years of investigation and courtroom proceedings.   

The Group 2 exam issue in Andhra Pradesh has now become a major talking point following a series of controversies that trace back to errors in the 2023 notification issued by the Jagan government. What began as a pre-election announcement of 899 Group 2 posts soon turned into a heated debate when job aspirants discovered that the roster points were marked incorrectly. Critics claim that the notification was released not with the intent to create employment opportunities but rather as a strate

The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling on February 17, 2025, stating that an employee’s gratuity can be forfeited on the grounds of moral turpitude, even in the absence of a criminal conviction. This ruling expands the interpretation of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, allowing employers to withhold gratuity from employees dismissed for unethical or fraudulent actions.Previously, in a 2018 Supreme Court ruling in the Union of India vs. Ajay Babu case, the court had st

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Manikrao Kokate has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Nashik district and sessions court in a 1995 case involving the use of fraudulent documents to obtain government flats under a special housing scheme. In addition to the jail term, he has been fined Rs 50,000. His brother, Sunil Kokate, was also convicted in the same case.The verdict was delivered by Additional Chief Justice

Vijayawada Court has ordered a 14-day remand for Vallabhaneni Vamsi, a leader of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), in connection with the kidnap of Satyavardhan, an employee at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) office. Vamsi was arrested in Hyderabad and was brought to Vijayawada on Thursday night. After his arrest, Vamsi was questioned for over 8 hours at the Krishna Lanka police station before being presented before the court. The legal proceedings continued from 11 pm to 2:15 am,