Law

Excise policy scam: SC allows bail plea of Vijay Nair

IANS | September 2, 2024 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday allowed a plea filed by former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) communications incharge Vijay Nair, seeking bail, in the money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Bengal govt approaches SC against release of Nabanna Abhijan convenor

IANS | August 31, 2024 9:27 PM

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Saturday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's order directing the Kolkata Police to release Sayan Lahiri, one of the convenors of the Nabanna Abhijan (March to Secretariat) call given on August 27 to condemn the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.

Many tough laws in India, need to make them more active: PM Modi on crimes against women

IANS | August 31, 2024 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) While the anger and outrage over a woman doctor’s rape and murder at a Kolkata government hospital continues to keep the medical fraternity as well as citizens agitated nationwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated the need and urgency to ensure safety of women, particularly at the workplace.