New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Indian laws relating to maintenance have always tilted in the favour of the wife, at least that’s the common notion in the society. Everyone is aware that maintenance to the wife is well known and the most common concept in Indian society, but what about the husband’s right to claim it?
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has observed the sensitivity of the role assigned to investigative agencies and the need to avoid unsubstantiated remarks that could demoralise them.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Saturday said that citizens should be proud of the bipartisan efforts echoed in Parliament during passing of the Women's Reservation Bill.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) While gender-sensitive language should be encouraged, use of derogatory terms that perpetuate gender stereotypes and undermine the dignity and rights of individuals based on their gender should not be used in legal documents and pleadings, the Delhi High Court has said.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the legal fraternity plays a key role in the building of any country, adding that the judiciary and bar have long been protectors of India's justice system.
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) A 40-year-old Indian national in the US state of Colorado has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to commit money laundering, and ordered to pay $1,163,947.28 in restitution.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh to pay $1 million every month to the global investment bank and financial services firm Credit Suisse for a period of the next six months.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust seeking a scientific survey of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Masjid Eidgah premises in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura.
Hyderabad, Sep 22 (IANS) In a setback to former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday dismissed his petition to quash the FIR registered against him in skill development case and to set aside his judicial remand.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission of India for an independent audit of source code governing the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
