Law

Assam Cabinet approves anti-polygamy Bill

IANS | November 9, 2025 11:14 PM

Dispur, Nov 9 (IANS) In a major social reform initiative, the Assam Cabinet, on Sunday, approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, aimed at outlawing and eliminating the practice of polygamy across the state, except in Sixth Schedule areas.

Committed to 'Ease of Justice': PM Modi

IANS | November 8, 2025 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, highlighted the Union government's commitment to ensure "Ease of Justice", calling it an indispensable prerequisite for delivering "Ease of doing Business" and "Ease of Living".

'August 11 order returns': Supreme Court advocates on stray dog removal directive

IANS | November 7, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) As the Supreme Court issued a series of directions to protect key public spaces from the growing menace of stray dogs and to clear highways of stray cattle and other animals, several apex court advocates on Friday said that the August 11 order "has come back again", calling the move "harsh" and "concerning".

Pakistan's Islamabad records zero conviction in 373 cases of violence against women: Report

IANS | November 7, 2025 2:39 PM

Islamabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Islamabad has reported 373 cases of violence against women in the first half of 2025; however, not a single conviction has been recorded in these cases, according to the latest factsheet released by the Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) on Violence against Women (VAW) in Pakistan's capital, local media reported.