Coal scam case: Delhi HC seeks CBI’s response on pleas of ex-coal secretary, IAS officer against conviction

IANS | August 16, 2023 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the appeals by former coal secretary H.C. Gupta and former IAS officer K S Kropha against their conviction and jail terms for their involvement in irregularities in the allocation of a coal block in Chhattisgarh.

Alec Baldwin may face manslaughter charges again after new forensic report gives new findings

IANS | August 16, 2023 2:39 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin could once again be facing charges of manslaughter after his close shave with the same back in June as he was charged with shooting his cinematographer back in 2021 on set with live rounds during filming. A new report has found that his Colt .45 revolver would only fire if the trigger was pulled.

2nd PIL on JU ragging death case filed at Calcutta HC

IANS | August 16, 2023 1:46 PM

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.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Amendment Bill aims to strengthen laws against sexual offences

Supriya Ramesh | August 16, 2023 1:06 PM

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.

CJI Chandrachud announces release of handbook on combating gender stereotypes

IANS | August 16, 2023 11:22 AM

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.

Ukrainian singer Uma Shanti booked in Pune for disrespecting Tricolour

IANS | August 15, 2023 6:09 PM

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.

‘Hate is being spread openly against us’: Muslims leave Gurugram-Nuh in fear

Parvesh Sharma | August 15, 2023 5:05 PM

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.

BNS Bill 2023 targets reckless driving, hit-and-run cases

Shekhar Singh | August 15, 2023 4:42 PM

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.

BNS Bill 2023 redefines terrorism, enhances security landscape in India

Shekhar Singh | August 15, 2023 4:36 PM

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.

Kerala HC says woman in live-in relationship can file domestic violence case

IANS | August 15, 2023 10:19 AM

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)

Law

Coal scam case: Delhi HC seeks CBI’s response on pleas of ex-coal secretary, IAS officer against conviction

Alec Baldwin may face manslaughter charges again after new forensic report gives new findings

2nd PIL on JU ragging death case filed at Calcutta HC

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Amendment Bill aims to strengthen laws against sexual offences

CJI Chandrachud announces release of handbook on combating gender stereotypes

Ukrainian singer Uma Shanti booked in Pune for disrespecting Tricolour

‘Hate is being spread openly against us’: Muslims leave Gurugram-Nuh in fear

BNS Bill 2023 targets reckless driving, hit-and-run cases

BNS Bill 2023 redefines terrorism, enhances security landscape in India

Kerala HC says woman in live-in relationship can file domestic violence case

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