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Introduction: A Political Demonstration Turns Legal A political controversy unfolded in Maharashtra after Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Rohit Pawar publicly demonstrated how fake Aadhaar cards could allegedly be generated online. During an October 16 briefing, Pawar showcased a fabricated Aadhaar card in the name of former U.S. President Donald Trump to highlight what he termed “rampant identity fraud” and misuse in voter registration processes. However, what began as a political demonstration quickly turned into a legal matter when BJP social media cell co-convener Dhananjay Wagaskar filed a complaint alleging that the video misled the public and spread false and inflammatory claims. The FIR and Criminal Allegations Following the complaint, Mumbai Cyber Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against two unidentified individuals under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 . The ...

1. Background of the Incident The Delhi Police recently arrested a 19-year-old Class 12 dropout, Aman, from Hisar, Haryana, for allegedly duping multiple individuals by offering heavily discounted iPhones through fake social media pages. Acting on digital trail evidence, the police traced his mobile number to his village and apprehended him through a late-night raid. According to the investigation, Aman had learned online fraud techniques from local cybercriminals. To conceal the proceeds of fraud, he transferred the money through multiple bank accounts. Victims were lured using manipulated images, forged screenshots of previous deliveries, and UPI payment links that appeared legitimate. One complainant stated that he made 29 UPI transactions totalling ₹65,782 , after being persuaded with false explanations regarding shipping and tax charges. No product was delivered, and communication was blocked afterward. The police have so far identified at least eight similar complaints , and...

Bomb Threat Amid Ganesh Visarjan Festivities Mumbai Police announced a high alert on Friday after receiving a chilling threat from an organization called Lashkar-e-Jihadi . The caller claimed that 34 “human bombs” carrying 400 kg of RDX had been planted across the city in 34 vehicles to cause blasts capable of “shaking the entire city.” The timing of the threat coincided with the Ganesh Visarjan processions on the eve of Anant Chaturdashi , when lakhs of devotees gather across Mumbai for the immersion of idols, heightening public safety concerns. Details of the Threat Call The threat call was received on the traffic police helpline , where the caller further claimed that the planned explosions would kill one crore people . Following the message, police across Maharashtra intensified security checks and monitoring in sensitive locations. Recent Pattern of Hoax Threats in Mumbai This latest development follows a series of bomb threat hoaxes in Mumbai over the past few months...

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Appeal Against Madras High Court Order on Watching Child Porn The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on an appeal challenging the ruling of the Madras High Court, which stated that downloading and possessing child pornography is not considered a crime. This decision has sparked significant debate and concern regarding the legal framework surrounding such offenses. Bench's Consideration and Verdict Reservation A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala heard arguments from both parties before reserving the verdict. The court has allowed the parties involved to submit written submissions by Monday, indicating the complexity and importance of the case. Appeal and High Court Ruling The appeal was filed by NGOs Just Rights for Children Alliance and Bachpan Bachao Andolan against the Madras High Court's ruling in January. The High Court's decision essentially stated that simply downloading and watching c...