Law

Assam repeals Muslim Marriage Act

IANS | February 24, 2024 12:31 AM

Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) In a major development, the long-standing Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 was repealed by the state government on Friday.

NewsClick row: Court grants Delhi Police 20 more days to file charge sheet in UAPA case

IANS | February 23, 2024 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A Delhi court on Friday granted 20 days more to Delhi Police to file a charge sheet against the founder and editor of NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha, and its HR head, Amit Chakravarty, in a case lodged under the provisions of UAPA over allegations that the media outlet received money to spread pro-China propaganda.

NewsClick row: Court to hear Delhi Police's plea seeking month's extension to finish probe on Friday

IANS | February 22, 2024 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A Delhi court will on Friday hear an application filed by Delhi Police seeking a month’s more time to complete the investigation against the founder and editor of NewsClick Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty, in a case lodged under the provisions of the UAPA over allegations that the media outlet received money to spread pro-China propaganda.