'Ex-WFI chief missed no opportunity to sexually harass women wrestlers', Delhi Police cite Tajikistan incidents in court

IANS | September 24, 2023 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In the alleged sexual harassment case lodged against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, while the court granted him one-day exemption from appearance, Delhi Police have said the accused never missed an opportunity to sexually harass women wrestlers.

Maintenance rights of husbands? What our courts have to say about it

Supriya Ramesh | September 24, 2023 11:55 AM

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?

Unsubstantiated remarks demoralise entire probe agency: Delhi HC

IANS | September 23, 2023 5:33 PM

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.

Citizens should be proud of bipartisan efforts in passing of Women's Reservation Bill: CJI

IANS | September 23, 2023 4:04 PM

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.

Delhi HC urges gender-sensitive lang in legal documents, pleadings

IANS | September 23, 2023 2:42 PM

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.

Judiciary, legal fraternity have been long protectors of India's justice system: PM Modi

IANS | September 23, 2023 1:23 PM

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.

Indian national in US gets 10 years in jail for money laundering conspiracy

IANS | September 23, 2023 8:23 AM

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.

SC asks SpiceJet to pay $1 million/month to Credit Suisse for the next six months

IANS | September 22, 2023 5:19 PM

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.

SC declines to entertain plea for scientific survey of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah premises

IANS | September 22, 2023 3:24 PM

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.

HC dismisses Chandrababu Naidu’s quash petition in skill development case

IANS | September 22, 2023 2:04 PM

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.

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'Ex-WFI chief missed no opportunity to sexually harass women wrestlers', Delhi Police cite Tajikistan incidents in court

Maintenance rights of husbands? What our courts have to say about it

Unsubstantiated remarks demoralise entire probe agency: Delhi HC

Citizens should be proud of bipartisan efforts in passing of Women's Reservation Bill: CJI

Delhi HC urges gender-sensitive lang in legal documents, pleadings

Judiciary, legal fraternity have been long protectors of India's justice system: PM Modi

Indian national in US gets 10 years in jail for money laundering conspiracy

SC asks SpiceJet to pay $1 million/month to Credit Suisse for the next six months

SC declines to entertain plea for scientific survey of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah premises

HC dismisses Chandrababu Naidu’s quash petition in skill development case

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