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No compromise in rape cases: SC

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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that rape cases cannot be compromised or condoned even if the victim forgives the accused for the offence. A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice P. Sathasivam ruled that such compromises, if entered into, are per se illegal and the provision for lesser punishment […]

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Supreme Court to hold in-camera hearing in Radia case

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to hold an in-camera hearing in the Niira Radia case, at Tata counsel Harish and Salve’s urging. Salve contended that the top court must hear the case in closed door proceedings to ensure that secret information is not leaked to the media. The in-camera hearing will take place on Thursday morning. The court […]

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Waiting for judge to be named for solar scam probe: Chandy

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The government is waiting to hear from the Kerala High Court on its request to name a sitting judge for heading a judicial probe ordered into the solar scam case, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said Tuesday. “We have received the Left opposition’s letter stating that the probe’s terms of reference should included the chief minister […]

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Dec 16 gang rape: Cops conclude final arguments

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Concluding their final arguments, police Monday told a court here that they have all the evidence to prove the guilt of the accused in the Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape. Special Public Prosecutor Dayan Krishnan, appearing for the police, told Additional Sessions Judge Yogesh Khanna that they had “all the evidence to prove them guilty”. “It […]

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SC dismisses plea on Durga Shakti suspension

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The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a petition seeking contempt of court proceedings against the Uttar Pradesh government for suspending IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal for allegedly ordering the demolition of an unauthorized part of a mosque on a public place. Nagpal was suspended last month ostensibly over the razing the wall of a mosque in […]

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Consider steps to curb population growth, SC tells government

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The Supreme Court Monday asked the government to consider the suggestion by a PIL petitioner seeking steps to contain the uncontrolled growth of population that will make India the most populous country by 2030 and lead to a staggering 170 crore people in 2060. Asking how could the court direct the government on the policies […]

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Uphaar tragedy: Police told to expedite trial

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The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to police on a plea of Uphaar cinema fire victims seeking “expeditious” trial against the Ansal brothers for alleged tampering of evidence. Justice Veena Birbal also directed Delhi Police to file a status report and posted the matter for Oct 11. The families and relatives of those who […]

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Rajya Sabha passes marriage laws amendment bill

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In a major step towards making marriage laws more women-friendly, Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the bill to amend the Hindu Marriage Act (1955) and the Special Marriage Act (1954) that provides for “irretrievable breakdown on marriage” as a ground for divorce as well as grants women the right to a share in the property of their husbands. The Marriage […]

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Bengal assembly passes bill for time-bound services

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The West Bengal assembly Monday passed a legislation making it mandatory for the state to deliver services to the citizens within a stipulated period, in an effort to stop harassment of the public. The West Bengal Right to Public Services Bill, 2013 provides that citizens applying for any services from any department or a local […]

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SFI leader’s death: Bengal rights panel orders compensation, blames police

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In a major embarrassment for West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee regime, the state rights panel Monday recommended Rs.10 lakh compensation for the custodial death of SFI leader Sudipto Gupta here in April. A full bench of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, which met during the day, pointed at the responsibility of police in the April […]

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Odisha carpenter’s kin win battle for benefits

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The family of a dead carpenter in Odisha will soon get his provident fund dues with the top consumer court ruling that such a benefit would not cease if the individual concerned was shifted from one department to another in the same organization. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission came to the help of the […]

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Jagan begins indefinite fast in jail

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YSR Congress president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy began an indefinite fast in Chanchalguda jail on Sunday to protest against the Congress’ “unilateral” decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh without addressing the concerns of the people of Seemandhra region. The Kadapa MP demanded that the Centre should maintain status quo, if it could not do justice to all […]

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