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Phone recordings are increasingly used in legal proceedings, but their admissibility depends on compliance with the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 . Courts recognize electronic records as valid evidence, provided authenticity and legality are established. Under Section 65B of the Evidence Act , electronic records such as audio files are admissible if accompanied by a certificate confirming the manner of production, device details, and assurance that the record has not been tampered with. This certificate is crucial; without it, courts often reject recordings. If a person records a conversation they are part of, it is generally legal in India, since the country follows a single‑party consent rule . However, secretly recording conversations of others without participation may violate privacy rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, as well as the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 . Courts balance privacy concerns with the need for justice, meaning admi...

New Delhi: Tobacco users across India may need to spend more from February 1 , as the government has announced fresh excise duty and cess on cigarettes, pan masala, and other related products. The move is aimed at increasing revenue and discouraging the consumption of harmful substances. New Tax Structure Explained Under the revised tax regime, pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco, and similar products will now attract a GST rate of 40% , while biris will be taxed at 18% GST . Importantly, these new excise duties and cess will be levied over and above the existing GST , making the final retail price significantly higher. Products Affected by the Price Hike The new excise duty and cess will apply to: Cigarettes Pan Masala Chewing Tobacco Gutkha and similar tobacco products Biris (at a lower GST rate of 18%) Retail prices of these items are likely to rise sharply in the coming weeks. Why Has the Government Taken This Step? The government has consistently stated that h...

 I ndore (Madhya Pradesh): At least nine people have lost their lives and more than 100 others were hospitalised in Indore after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water supplied through municipal pipelines in the Bhagirathpura area. The incident, reported between December 25 and December 30 , has triggered serious concerns over water safety and administrative negligence in the city. The health crisis began on December 25 when residents complained of a bitter taste and foul smell in the tap water supplied from the Narmada river. Soon after consuming the water, several people reported symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, and severe weakness , forcing many to seek emergency medical care. Kailash Vijyabarya Being questioned Among the deceased were Nandlal Pal (80) , who died during treatment at a private hospital, Seema Prajapat (50) , who passed away while being taken to the hospital, and Urmila Yadav (70) , who died on December 28 while undergoing treatment....

Background of the Case :- The Unnao rape case has remained one of the most talked‑about crimes in India’s recent history. Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was convicted in 2017 and sentenced to life imprisonment. However, the Delhi High Court’s recent decision to suspend his sentence has reignited anger and disappointment among the survivor’s family and rights activists. The Protest at Delhi High Court :-  Protest Outside DELHI High Court Soon after the bail order, the survivor’s family, joined by women’s rights groups, gathered outside the Delhi High Court to voice their opposition. The survivor’s mother expressed her anguish, stating that while earlier judges had delivered justice, the suspension of Sengar’s sentence felt like a betrayal. She vowed to continue the fight and approach the Supreme Court if necessary. Voices of Activists Members of organizations such as the All India Democratic Women’s Association joined the protest, chanting slogans like “Stop protecti...