Deceased's father breaks down, demands death penalty for accused

Talking to reporters, he said, "We need the death penalty for the accused, nothing less. I had only one daughter…I...

Pak: Blasphemy case registered against five people

The complainant shared several WhatsApp posts and messages that fanned religious hatred against a sect.

SC adjourns hearing on plea seeking less painful alternatives

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on a plea seeking to examine less painful methods to execute the...

Capital punishment will be considered for culprits: CM

Amidst a nationwide outcry over the appalling incident in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that two...

Pakistan claims 400,000 social media accounts spread blasphemy

According to a report by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, 400,000 social media accounts...

Teacher arrested over charges of blasphemy in Pakistan

This is an example of enforcement of Article 298-A of the Pakistani Criminal Code which prohibits any kind of...

Murder case of minor boy in 2009: Delhi HC commutes death penalty

While passing through judgement, the Delhi High Court said, in view of the settled principles of law viz. sentencing...

"Nothing wrong" with retention of Sedition Law: Senior Advocate

Backing for the continuance of Sedition law in the system, the Law Commission of India has said that the Section...

We want death penalty for Sahil: Parents of victim

"We want the death penalty for him (Sahil). Life for life. The way my daughter is gone, he should also be gone," the...

Uganda's President approves harsh anti-LGBTQ law

Same-sex relationships were prohibited in more than 30 African nations, including Uganda, but the new law goes...

"Yasin Malik was receiving red carpet treatment from Abdullahs"

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is presently serving a life...

Delhi HC notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's appeal

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik on...