Law

Allahabad HC : Village head cannot delegate power to her husband

IANS | November 29, 2023 9:17 AM

Prayagraj (UP), Nov 29 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition with its affidavit sworn by a 'pradhanpati' (husband of woman pradhan) on behalf of his pradhan wife, denouncing the practice "widely prevalent in Uttar Pradesh".

Japan top court sets rules on preservation of trial records

IANS | November 28, 2023 3:17 PM

Tokyo, Nov 28 (IANS) Japan's Supreme Court has set new rules on the permanent preservation of trial records as "assets shared by the people," following revelations that the documents of some high-profile trials had been lost at courts across the country.