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Delhi HC slaps Rs 30,000 fine on flyer for false hijack claim on social media
The Delhi High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on a passenger for falsely claiming on social media that his flight was “hijacked”. The court noted that no untoward incident had occurred and that the passenger had promptly...
Legal News
High Court upholds dismissal of Nagar Panchayat official convicted in contractor suicide case
The court ruled that the writ petition was liable to be dismissed 'primarily finding no merit and on the ground of delay and laches as well'
Punjab
Children leaving home bring ‘bad name’ to families, HC says while dismissing live-in couple’s plea
Finding no ground to grant the relief sought, the court dismissed the petition
Punjab
Moga youth booked for flaunting weapons on social media
Moga police booked Pritpal Singh for posting photos with firearms on Facebook, violating Punjab's ban on weapon glorification. The police acted after a tip, registering an FIR and searching for the accused. The Cyber Cell monitors social media for similar offenses, with penalties for promoting gun culture.
