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Britain is taking bold steps to combat foreign-backed violence with new, tougher laws. Courts can now hand down sentences of up to 14 years for those who, even unknowingly, serve the interests of hostile nations. This legislation arises in response to alarming trends, particularly the Iranian efforts to enlist criminals via social media for planned assaults.

Acquits Man Accused Of Celebratory Firing Only On Basis Of Social Media Clip

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demands an apology for Mann's remarks allegedly linking the BJP to recent blast incidents in Punjab. Chugh accuses Mann of tarnishing the BJP's reputation. The notice warns of legal action if Mann fails to comply within seven days.

The Supreme Court has set a number of new guidelines that must be followed in all cases where a person could get the death penalty

An unprecedented international effort involving the FBI, Dubai Police, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has dismantled nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers, leading to the arrest of 276 individuals. These operations targeted Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown highlights a global commitment to combating cross-border financial crime.

Alleged drug kingpin Salim Dola, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, has been detained in Istanbul. Dola faces multiple charges under India's NDPS Act and is linked to a major synthetic drug syndicate. His arrest is connected to a large mephedrone bust in Mumbai, involving his son and other associates.

A criminal trial is not like a fairy tale where one is free to give flight to one’s imagination and fantasy, says Bombay HC CJ Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice SC Chandak.

A 90-year-old South Korean woman was sentenced for laundering hundreds of millions of won linked to her son's drug trafficking. She transferred funds at his direction while he was imprisoned abroad, acting as an intermediary. The court found her aware of the illicit nature of the money, contributing to the spread of narcotics.

Government departments and prosecutors are urged to withdraw cases involving minor offences following the Jan Vishwas Bill's passage. This initiative aims to resolve millions of pending court cases by replacing jail terms with penalties for procedural lapses, particularly in healthcare. Serious offences remain under strict legal purview, offering relief for past minor violations.