Pakistan forms special court for Army Act & OSA related cases

By Hamza Ameer | August 21, 2023 1:51 PM

Islamabad, Aug 21 (IANS) The caretaker government in Pakistan has constituted a special court in Islamabad to hear the critical Cipher case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and his associates, as well as all other cases in which charges are framed under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) and Army Act 1952.

SC junks plea seeking declaration that abrogation of Article 370 is valid

IANS | August 21, 2023 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday junked a PIL seeking declaration that abrogation of Article 370 and deletion of Article 35A by the President was valid and constitutional.

Artworks created by AI can't be copyrighted, rules US judge

IANS | August 21, 2023 10:41 AM

San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) A federal judge has upheld an earlier ruling from the US Patent and Trademark Office that a piece of art created by artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be copyrighted.

'Trump may not be able to hold office again'

TN Ashok | August 21, 2023 12:06 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) Notwithstanding former US President Donald Trump's growing public popularity against rising indictments for his alleged misdemeanour against the electoral process and his war chest swelling with sympathy factor, two noted legal experts say the constitution disqualifies Trump from entering White House and holding the President's office for a second time that he so eagerly desires.

DCP, SI forced me to pay bribe for promotion, alleges Delhi Police Inspector

Atul Krishan | August 20, 2023 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A Delhi Police Inspector has alleged that a Delhi Police DCP and a Sub Inspector (SI) forced him to pay a bribe of Rs five lakh, purportedly in exchange for favorable treatment regarding his promotion, arrears, and increments.

Punjab Police successfully carry out special operation with neighbouring states

IANS | August 19, 2023 5:51 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 19 (IANS) Punjab Police on Saturday carried out a special operation named 'OPS Seal-III' aimed at checking all vehicles entering the state to keep tab at drug trafficking, liquor smuggling and movement of gangsters and anti-social elements.

Delhi HC orders continued efforts for sterilisation, immunisation of stray dogs

IANS | August 19, 2023 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government and civic authorities to be persistent in making efforts to sterilise and immunise stray dogs across the national capital.

California court reopens Michael Jackson sexual harassment case

IANS | August 19, 2023 3:02 PM

Los Angles, Aug 19 (IANS) Michael Jackson, the legendary 'King of Pop' had faced accusations of sexual harassment during the early 2000s after he was accused of allegedly molesting men and women in his crew. After the singer passed away in 2009, the files regarding his sexual harassment files were closed, but have since then have once again been opened.

SC directs UP govt to develop ‘support persons’ ecosystem for minor victims of sexual offences

IANS | August 19, 2023 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court recently directed the state of Uttar Pradesh to frame guidelines relating to appointment of support persons for minor victims of sexual offences under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act.

SC criticises Guj HC's delayed handling of pregnant rape survivor's case

IANS | August 19, 2023 12:59 PM

Ahmedabad, August 19 (IANS) In a weekend session, the Supreme Court conveyed its reservations about the handling of a crucial case by the Gujarat High Court which pertains to a 26-week pregnant rape survivor seeking legal permission for the termination of her pregnancy filed under the case identifier.

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Pakistan forms special court for Army Act & OSA related cases

SC junks plea seeking declaration that abrogation of Article 370 is valid

Artworks created by AI can't be copyrighted, rules US judge

'Trump may not be able to hold office again'

DCP, SI forced me to pay bribe for promotion, alleges Delhi Police Inspector

Punjab Police successfully carry out special operation with neighbouring states

Delhi HC orders continued efforts for sterilisation, immunisation of stray dogs

California court reopens Michael Jackson sexual harassment case

SC directs UP govt to develop ‘support persons’ ecosystem for minor victims of sexual offences

SC criticises Guj HC's delayed handling of pregnant rape survivor's case

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