Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) A second PIL in connection to the alleged ragging-related death of a fresher at the Jadavpur University (JU) on August 10, was at the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has introduced the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Parliament to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which was based on the recommendations of the first Law Commission headed by Thomas Babington Macaulay.
New Delhi, August 16 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Wednesday announced the release of a handbook to assist judges and lawyers in identifying, understanding and combating gender stereotypes about women in legal proceedings.
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) A case has been filed against Ukrainian singer Uma Shanti, of the band Shanti People, for disrespecting the Indian Tricolour. The singer allegedly insulted India's national flag during a concert at a club in Mundhwa, Pune and invited a legal offense, the proceedings of which have been initiated.
Gurugram, Aug 15 (IANS) “My family does not want money. They only want me to return back to the village,” said Imran Ali, a migrant worker from Bihar. He had fled Gurugram in fear during the violence on July 31.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) One of the first applied psychologists Walter Dill Scott's insightful words, "The future of the safety movement is not so much dependent upon the invention of safety devices as on the improvement of methods of educating people to the ideal of caution and safety," ring true in today's world where concerns about road safety continue to mount.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill 2023 has formally defined terrorism as a distinct offense, marking a significant stride in India's fight against threats to its unity, integrity, and security.
Kochi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Kerala High Court has pointed out that a woman, who is in a live-in relationship, can also file domestic violence case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (DV Act)
Washington, August 15 (IANS) Former US President Donald Trump was charged along with 18 alleged accomplices in connection with attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election count in the state of Georgia.
New Delhi, August 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking injunction against the demolition drive near Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura and granted liberty to the petitioners to move before the Allahabad High Court for urgent hearing.
