Law

All eyes on SC as it hears challenge to abrogation of Art. 370

IANS | August 13, 2023 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is consecutively hearing a batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution from August 2, except on Mondays and Fridays.

Malaysia seeks $2 million in damages from pop band 1975 for protesting their LGBTQ laws

IANS | August 12, 2023 3:54 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) British pop band 1975 got themselves in a controversy in Malaysia, as the country's organiser of 'Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival' is seeking over $2 million in damages from the group after frontman Matty Healy protested on-stage against the country's anti-LGBTQ+ laws, resulting in the cancellation of the event.