Kochi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Kerala High Court has ruled that the use of elephants in the temples in the states under the pretext of tradition and religion is a "commercial exploitation" without any care or concern for their well-being and issued directions to ensure that the animals are not subjected to any cruelty.
Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday called for lowering, to 21 years, the age limit for contesting Assembly elections, saying youth will actively join politics and serve the people to their full potential.
Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has assured that the BJP government extends full support to protesting State Public Service Commission aspirants.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Laying down pan-India directives governing demolitions of unauthorised structures, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned that flouting its directions by state officials will result in criminal contempt and prosecution.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking the postponement of by-elections to the four Assembly seats in Bihar in view of the week-long Chhath Puja.
Kochi, Nov 9 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Saturday heard a plea filed by a prisoner, undergoing a life term, seeking increased wages for work in jail and also more approved contacts that they are allowed to call over the phone.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging several provisions of the UP Revenue Code, 2006 on grounds of gender discrimination.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling striking down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, holding that the law is consistent with the "positive obligation" of the state government to ensure that students studying in recognised madarsas attain a level of competency which will allow them to effectively participate in society and earn a living.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling which had struck down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 as unconstitutional and violative of the principles of secularism.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Article 31C of the Constitution, to the extent it was upheld in the landmark Keshavanada Bharati case, remains in force.
