A consumer commission in Punjab has directed Indian Railways to refund the missing ₹5 and pay ₹10,000 as compensation and litigation costs to a passenger after he received ₹5 less than the amount due following the cancellation of a train ticket.
Tamil Nadu tightens enforcement of legal drinking age, directing liquor outlets to deny alcohol sales to anyone under 21. Customers may be asked to show valid ID, while retailers face strict inspections and action for violations.
Everyday arguments, family tensions, or differences of opinion do not automatically qualify as cruelty under the law.
✅ For criminal action to be taken, there must be credible evidence showing intentional harassment, abuse, or unlawful conduct. Courts examine the facts careful
🚨 Can a Mother-in-Law Be Arrested Under Section 498A?
Many people believe that a mother-in-law can be jailed merely for having disagreements with her daughter-in-law. The reality is different.
⚖️ Section 498A of the IPC (now covered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita framework
for ongoing legal references) targets cruelty against a married woman by her husband or his relatives. Such cruelty may include dowry demands, physical violence, serious mental harassment, or actions that endanger her health and well-being.
Vajiram and Next IAS have announced ₹10 lakh each to the families of all three deceased students as compensation, and free enrollment for Rau’s IAS students into their institutions.
Thank you so much @NEXTIAS_Delhi and @VajiramRavi for extending your support to the student community.