serious further offences

The Supreme Court has taken a bold stance by declaring that consensual romantic relationships between unmarried adults do not inherently indicate a flawed character. This significant ruling reinstated a police constable who had been disqualified due to a personal relationship gone awry, underscoring that these types of relationships are typical and should not prompt negative character judgments.

Hardoi police have booked three individuals, including a pastor, for alleged illegal religious conversion activities. Two have been arrested, with efforts ongoing for the third. The complaint details a prayer gathering aimed at persuading Hindus to convert to Christianity, with accusations of objectionable remarks against deities and threats to those who objected to recordings.

In Sector 93, a tense confrontation resulted in the capture of wanted fugitive Nitin by Gurgaon Police. The 23-year-old, linked to a significant kidnapping case and with a history of more than 15 offenses, engaged in a shootout with authorities, firing four shots before police struck him in the leg.

An auto-rickshaw driver accused of a brutal assault and attempted strangulation of a woman was apprehended after a police encounter in Gomti Nagar. Sunny Kashyap, injured in the leg during the operation, allegedly fired at officers attempting his arrest. He faces charges including abduction, POCSO, and rape from a previous case.

The Supreme Court emphasized that national sovereignty outweighs personal liberty, especially in cases involving threats to the nation, such as drug trafficking. The court highlighted inconsistent application of prolonged incarceration as grounds for bail, leading to disparate outcomes for similarly situated individuals.

The Bombay High Court denied anticipatory bail to Abhijit Arun Gade, accused of sexually exploiting a woman by promising a film role and then circulating her private photos. The court found his claims of consent and deletion of content unpersuasive, noting his ill-intention to misuse the victim's trust. Custodial interrogation is deemed essential for evidence collection in this serious case.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has firmly refuted social media claims of a NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination paper leak, calling them false and misleading. Asserting its commitment to a fair process, the NTA is lodging a complaint with cybercrime authorities.

Scrutiny Of Seized Documents & Gadgets Begins

Mumbai Police arrested Ravi Panjwani, director of Yantra Window System, for allegedly installing defective aluminium windows in a luxury apartment, causing a Rs 72 lakh loss. The interior design firm filed a complaint after homeowners reported severe issues like water leakage and faulty locks.

A digital creator was allegedly assaulted by an Uber driver in Navi Mumbai after refusing to pay an additional Rs 40 for toll charges. The driver reportedly became violent, slapping and intimidating the woman when she insisted toll was included in the app fare. A non-cognizable offence has been registered.