Law

Refusal to marry is not abetment to suicide: Allahabad HC

IANS | December 27, 2023 12:57 PM

Prayagraj, Dec 27 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has held that if there is no other factor, just refusal to marry does not come within the purview of abetment to suicide, therefore it will not be called an offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Cannot force Jewar farmers to sell land: Allahabad HC

IANS | December 27, 2023 8:54 AM

Prayagraj, Dec 27 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has directed the authorities of Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) not to compel farmers of tehsil Jewar to execute sale deeds of their land in state’s favour unless they agree for the same on their free will.

Himachal High Court orders shifting of DGP Kundu, Kangra SP

IANS | December 26, 2023 6:42 PM

Shimla, Dec 26 (IANS) In an embarrassment for the state government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday directed it to shift Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu and Kangra Superintendent of Police Shalini Agnihotri so they "do not have any opportunity to influence investigation in an alleged intimidation of a businessman".

NewsClick HR head moves Delhi court seeking to turn approver, offers material info

IANS | December 25, 2023 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) NewsClick's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty has filed an application in a Delhi court seeking its permission to become an approver in the case lodged under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act over allegations that the media outlet received money to spread pro-China propaganda.