Criminal

CBI brings back rape accused from Abu Dhabi, 26th wanted criminal extradited from abroad

NEW DELHI: A man wanted in a rape case in Karnataka was extradited from Abu Dhabi with Interpol’s assistance in coordination with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Friday. According to an agency official, the CBI had coordinated with the Interpol National Central Bureau in Abu Dhabi, alongside numerous Indian agencies. “A red corner notice […]

Crucial criminal reform bills take centre stage in Parliament’s winter session

KOLKATA: In a significant move, the central government has placed three vital criminal law reform bills before the parliament for discussion in the ongoing winter session, which commenced on Tuesday. If passed, these bills will replace archaic legislations such as the colonial-era Indian Penal Code dating back to 1860, the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, […]