Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station has registered an FIR against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee over alleged derogatory remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The complaint cites inflammatory election-related comments, including references linked to DJ music in the run-up to polls. Police said the content is being analyzed to determine if it meets thresholds for defamation and insult under the BNS, with attention to potential impact on public order during a sensitive electoral period. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against former Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor, Sudhir Walia and other officials in connection with alleged illegal transfer of mortgaged HDIL group properties worth Rs 1,000 crore. The complaint claims a Rs 150 crore loan was moved to Suraksha Asset Reconstruction without classifying it as a Non-Performing Asset, despite a 36-month repayment window not ending. It also alleges sales below market rates and alleged margin money routing to enable recovery. Investigations continue, with no arrests yet.
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An FIR has been registered at Lucknow’s Hazratganj Police Station against Pratapgarh MLC Akshay Pratap Singh and three others following a written complaint by Bhanvi Kumari, wife of independent MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya. Lucknow police confirmed the report was entered after station-level verification and that a formal investigation has begun. The specific allegations were not publicly detailed, and no arrests or further official statements have been issued so far.
A woman in West Delhi has alleged she was gang-raped inside a private sleeper bus. She told police she was picked up from Rani Bagh and taken to Nangloi, where the assault occurred two days ago. After a medical examination, Delhi Police registered an FIR under Section 70 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other provisions. The driver and conductor named by the survivor have been arrested, and the bus used has been seized for forensic examination to reconstruct the timeline.
The Delhi High Court ruled that bank accounts cannot be frozen when there is no FIR. In a case where a private account was frozen on a Gujarat Cyber Crime Police complaint, the court ordered the bank to immediately unfreeze it, saying an unjustified freeze disrupts the right to life and basic economic existence.
The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. State police had earlier arrested three suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Rath was shot dead in Madhyamgram on May 6. The federal agency’s takeover came after a request from the state government and a transfer of the case.
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Iltija Mufti, daughter of former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti, had her X account withheld in India on May 11. The move follows a legal demand linked to an FIR filed by Cyber Police Kashmir over the spread of a video clip associated with Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The development comes after she recently criticized CM Omar Abdullah’s liquor policy.
The Supreme Court quashed FIRs filed against a husband’s in-laws and sister in a dowry harassment case, holding there was no evidence they actively participated despite allegations about his second marriage. However, the proceedings against the husband will continue, as the court found specific claims of torture and dowry demands were made against him.
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has claimed Muslims are being targeted through a planned agenda, linking India’s Special Intensive Revision to the NRC and NPR. He also raised concerns over the Nida Khan case, alleged media trials, and challenged references in an FIR. Owaisi questioned the legality of possessing religious books and said the issue will be taken to court.
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against Peter Haag, the husband of actress Celina Jaitly, following her complaint alleging cruelty, physical harm, criminal intimidation, and sustained harassment. The case follows her allegations that the reported abuse crossed into serious offences, prompting police action. The next steps will determine whether further investigation and legal proceedings follow.
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The Bengaluru High Court has extended a stay on an FIR tied to the Sringeri vote recount until June 3. The case centers on BJP MLA DN Jeevaraj and election officials KN Ramesh and Vedamurthy, with the FIR lodged over allegations of electoral malpractice. The accused get temporary relief, while Congress signals it will challenge the revised election results.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that the honorific “Hon’ble” should be used only for constitutional functionaries such as MPs, judges, and ministers, describing it as tied to sovereign roles. Civil servants, it said, are not entitled to the title. The clarification followed a case where an FIR failed to use “Hon’ble” for MP Anurag Thakur.
The Jabalpur District Court has ordered an FIR against the cruise boat pilot and others after a river tragedy in Madhya Pradesh killed 13 people. The court, acting on its own notice, pointed to negligence and specifically highlighted the operator’s failure to stay with and manage passengers during the incident. Authorities are now expected to investigate and prevent similar lapses.
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police in a “political vendetta” after defected Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak was booked following his move to the BJP along with six other leaders. The BJP pointed to the filing of two FIRs and alleged AAP was using law enforcement to target leaders who quit the party.
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Punjab Police has reportedly filed two non-bailable FIRs against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak after he left AAP and joined BJP. Pathak was among seven AAP MPs who resigned, alleging the party had drifted from its core principles. Their merger with BJP has also weakened AAP’s presence in the Upper House.
Srinagar Police have registered an FIR against unidentified people after an old video of late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani circulated online. Police say the clip promotes separatist ideology and aims to fuel public disaffection. Officials noted the complaint followed a politician sharing the video while urging preservation of language, prompting scrutiny and legal action.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an FIR in Doda after reports that pro-Pakistan posters featuring Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir appeared in the Pul Doda area. A geo-tagged video of the posters quickly went viral online. Police are now investigating the video’s authenticity and working to identify those behind the alleged act.
An FIR has been filed against two men accused of entering M Chinnaswamy Stadium without authorization and tampering with CCTV surveillance equipment on April 24, the day of the RCB vs GT IPL match. The alleged act reportedly took over 240 cameras offline, crippling stadium monitoring and triggering an investigation by police.
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JDU leader Rina Choudhary has lodged an FIR against Purnea MP Pappu Yadav after he said 90% of women enter politics through politicians’ rooms. Choudhary described the remark as deeply insulting and demanded a public apology. The move escalates controversy around the MP’s comments and their impact on women’s participation in politics.
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has officially joined the BJP, following Raghav Chadha’s similar switch. Maliwal alleged that Arvind Kejriwal had her beaten and later pressured her to withdraw an FIR. She also blamed AAP leadership for misgovernance and corruption in Punjab, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his “historic” decisions.
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