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Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Dibrugarh imposes ban on drone use ban during CM's four-day visit
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dibrugarh: Dibrugarh district administration has imposed a comprehensive ban on flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones across four strategic locations during CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's four-day official visit to the district, which commenced on Tuesday. Additional DM Biraj Boruah issued the prohibition order on Monday, restricting drone operations within a one-kilometre radius of Assam Medical College & Hospital, Naharkatia HS School Field, CM's secretariat in Dibrugarh, and Dibrugarh University from 6 am on July 22 to 6 pm on July 24. The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, cites public safety and security concerns as the primary reason for the temporary restriction. "It has been brought to the notice of the undersigned that the use of UAVs, commonly known as drones, poses a potential threat to public safety, security and law and order," the order said. While the directive does not explicitly mention the CM's visit as the reason for the ban, the timing coincides with Sarma's scheduled activities across the four restricted locations. The CM is scheduled to lay foundation stones at multiple venues and participate in several high-level meetings at the CM's Secretariat during his stay. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo "Circumstances exist which necessitate immediate preventive measures to avoid disturbance to public tranquility and safety of life and property," the order mentioned. The prohibition covers all types of drones, including commercial and recreational UAVs, with violators facing penal action under Section 223 of the BNSS 2023 and other relevant legal provisions. However, the order provides exemptions for govt agencies, law enforcement authorities, and emergency services, provided they obtain prior permission from the Additional DM or authorised officers. CM Sarma arrived in Dibrugarh on Tuesday and immediately proceeded to the CM's Secretariat, marking the beginning of his extensive itinerary in the district. His visit includes multiple foundation stone laying ceremonies and administrative meetings aimed at accelerating development projects in the upper Assam districts.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Frame rules to deal with non-cognisable cases: Karnataka HC
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court asked the state government to frame rules under BNSS to be followed by police while dealing with non-cognisable cases. 'It is to be noted that though BNSS 2023 came into force on July 1, 2024, till today, no rules have been framed by the state. It is expected that the state would take necessary steps at the earliest,' said Justice V Srishananda, directing that a copy of the order be forwarded to law department. The judge passed the order while allowing the petition filed by Asif and Mahboob from Lingsugur in Raichur, challenging a local trial court order of taking cognisance and issuing summons in August 2024. The accused were booked by Hutti police on July 16, 2024, for an offence punishable under Section 79(III) of the Karnataka Police Act, for allegedly indulging in matka in Hutti town. Later, a chargesheet was filed against them. Arguing that police did not follow procedure under Section 174 of BNSS 2023, counsel for the petitioners sought the quashing of pending criminal proceedings. However, the government advocate defended the registration of the crime and chargesheet. After hearing both parties, the court said the offence alleged against the petitioners is non-cognizable in nature. The Station House Officer not only registered the case but also investigated the matter and filed the final report. As it is not in accordance with law, the impugned criminal proceedings have to be quashed, the court said.
NDTV
01-07-2025
- NDTV
FIR Can Be Registered On Complaint Sent By Email From Abroad: High Court
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has held that the police cannot refuse to register a first information report (FIR) merely because a complaint was sent via email from abroad without a signature. The high court said that the introduction of Section 173 of the BNSS 2023 has given statutory recognition to the concept of Zero FIR and therefore, the police are duty-bound to register an FIR if a complaint discloses a cognisable offence, even if the complaint is received from outside their jurisdiction or through electronic means. "Zero FIR has been introduced with the primary purpose of ensuring that victims can file complaints regardless of jurisdiction. Therefore, the police cannot refuse to register an FIR if a cognisable offence is made out in the complaint, even if the complaint is forwarded from a foreign country. In these circumstances, the rejection of Annexure A7 complaint made by the petitioner on the ground that it was unsigned and sent through e-mail from Australia cannot be justified," it pointed out. The high court's ruling came on a plea by the petitioner, presently residing in Australia, who had sent a complaint via email in 2020 against her husband to the state police chief. The SPC then forwarded it to the police station concerned, but the police officials there refused to register a case, citing a lack of a signature in the complaint sent through email and the petitioner's unavailability in person. This action of the local police station forced the petitioner to approach the high court for relief. The high court also made it clear that if a complaint disclosed a cognisable offence, then the police are duty-bound to register the FIR, even if the complainant is residing abroad or if the complaint is unsigned. Any refusal to register the FIR solely on the basis of formal defects undermines the statutory mandate under the new BNSS, it maintained. Since the original complaint was filed in 2020 and the petitioner expressed her willingness to file a fresh one, the court disposed of the plea with a direction to the Station House Officer of Muttom Police Station to act on the fresh complaint filed by the petitioner in accordance with Section 173 of the BNSS.
Hans India
01-07-2025
- Hans India
FIR can be registered on complaint sent by email from abroad, rules Kerala HC
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has held that the police cannot refuse to register a first information report (FIR) merely because a complaint was sent via email from abroad without a signature. The high court said that the introduction of Section 173 of the BNSS 2023 has given statutory recognition to the concept of Zero FIR and therefore, the police are duty-bound to register an FIR if a complaint discloses a cognisable offence, even if the complaint is received from outside their jurisdiction or through electronic means. "Zero FIR has been introduced with the primary purpose of ensuring that victims can file complaints regardless of jurisdiction. Therefore, the police cannot refuse to register an FIR if a cognisable offence is made out in the complaint, even if the complaint is forwarded from a foreign country. In these circumstances, the rejection of Annexure A7 complaint made by the petitioner on the ground that it was unsigned and sent through e-mail from Australia cannot be justified," it pointed out. The high court's ruling came on a plea by the petitioner, presently residing in Australia, who had sent a complaint via email in 2020 against her husband to the state police chief. The SPC then forwarded it to the police station concerned, but the police officials there refused to register a case, citing a lack of a signature in the complaint sent through email and the petitioner's unavailability in person. This action of the local police station forced the petitioner to approach the high court for relief. The high court also made it clear that if a complaint disclosed a cognisable offence, then the police are duty-bound to register the FIR, even if the complainant is residing abroad or if the complaint is unsigned. Any refusal to register the FIR solely on the basis of formal defects undermines the statutory mandate under the new BNSS, it maintained. Since the original complaint was filed in 2020 and the petitioner expressed her willingness to file a fresh one, the court disposed of the plea with a direction to the Station House Officer of Muttom Police Station to act on the fresh complaint filed by the petitioner in accordance with Section 173 of the BNSS.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
Rs 1.3cr being transported illegally as snack parcel to Mumbai seized in Indore
Indore: Police on Tuesday seized Rs 1.35 crore that was being illegally transported to Mumbai as namkeen parcel via a travel agency. The operation took place at the travel agency's office near Choithram Square on Manik Bagh DCP Alok Sharma said that police teams were working on crack down on crimes related to theft, robbery, vehicle lifting and hawala operations. As part of this, Rajendra Nagar police station in-charge Neeraj Birthare formed a team that uncovered this high-value illegal incident came to light when Rashmit Khanuja , a staff member of Rajratan Tours & Travels, grew suspicious of a man named Navneet, who came to book a parcel to Borivali, Mumbai. The man appeared nervous and repeatedly inquired about the dispatch timing. The package, marked as containing snack items, raised doubts. Upon opening the parcel, the staff discovered bundles of Rs 500 notes and informed the police.A team led by ACP Gandhinagar and Rajendra Nagar police immediately reached the location. In the presence of witnesses, a white plastic sack containing a carton was opened and 13 bundles, each wrapped in newspaper and marked with a label indicating Rs 10 lakh, were found. Each bundle contained 20 stacks of Rs 500 notes. In addition, a separate bundle containing a mix of Rs 500, Rs 200 and Rs 100 notes totalling Rs 50,000 was found. The total seized cash amounted to Rs 1.35 crore. To camouflage the money, six packets of namkeen were also placed in the parcel's consignee was listed as Kapil in Borivali, Mumbai, and the sender as Navneet. Based on this information, Navneet Verma was arrested under relevant sections and sent to jail. The cash was seized under section 106 of BNSS 2023. Investigations are underway to uncover more individuals involved in the hawala network, and communications have been sent to other relevant departments for further WITH PHOTO:Rs 1,30,00,000 in Rs 500 notes (13 bundles)Rs 50,000 in mixed denominations (Rs 100, Rs 200, Rs 500)Six packets of 250g Namkeen Sev
