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Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Topic: IPC

Bystander, or part of unlawful assembly? What are the SC criteria to safeguard innocent onlookers

Liability would shift to the bystander only when sharing the common object with the unlawful assembly, said SC while giving relief to 10 accused in a 1988 case from Bihar.

‘Brutal & motivated by misguided ideas’: Kaithal court shows no leniency to 2 brothers for honour killing

Actions of the convicts released 'domino effect' which resulted in total breakdown of family & social stability for their sister, says judge. Duo gets life term for the murder.

Holi homecoming that was not to be. Teen’s joyride killed UP woman in Delhi, sister afraid to step out

In March, Sita Devi & her elder sister Puja had stepped out for shopping before leaving for home in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri. Little did they know only one of them would make alive.

Bar bills of Rs 68,000 & a 48-hour manhunt — what’s transpired in Pune Porsche accident case so far

A juvenile court ruled Wednesday that the 17-year-old would be tried for drunk driving, under Section 185 of Motor Vehicles Act. Pune Police have said that the minor should be tried as an adult.

CBI officer dies in motorcycle accident in Jammu. Family, PDP demands thorough probe

Prashant Sharma had probed several scams in J&K, including irregularities in recruitment of sub-inspectors. He was involved with CBI for more than 2 decades.

‘My name is…’ — FIR says MP minister’s son bragged about connections as he beat up Bhopal couple

Law will take its course, says BJP state chief. Minister Narendra Patel reached police station where he refused to speak to cops & demanded presence of DCP & ACP, it is learnt

Ludhiana police arrest YouTuber in UP for hurting religious sentiments, followers cry vendetta

Arrest made on pastor's complaint that an X account linked to YouTuber posted insulting comments against Christians & targeted youth of the community.

It’s back to the classroom for Delhi police officers to learn new criminal laws, unlearn IPC, CrPC

Course material prepared by 14-member team to aid transition to laws replacing IPC, CrPc & Indian Evidence Act. Beginning next month, 55 of initial trainees to train over 8,000 others.

Raj droh to desh droh, trial in absentia for those hiding abroad — Amit Shah on new criminal law bills

After bills passed in LS, home minister said total custody for accused after initial arrest not increased from 15 to 60 days, and that govt focussed on 'erasing symbols of colonialism'.

Highest IPC crime rate among states, most IPC chargesheets filed — what NCRB data says about Kerala

Among states & UTs, Delhi recorded highest IPC crime rate & 3rd lowest chargesheet rate. Kerala, meanwhile, recorded highest crime rate for negligent & rash driving-related offences.

On Camera

How the RSS dialogue on caste changed over 100 years. Sangh and its ‘samajik samrasta’

Contrary to naysayers, the RSS practices what it preaches. It is closer to the Gandhian teaching of improving the individual morally and spiritually to change the external environment.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.