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Allahabad High Court Slams Uttar Pradesh Authorities for Delay in Termination of Pregnancy of Minor Rape Victim, Calls for Systemic Reforms
Court highlights grave institutional failures in implementation of Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012; mandates timely constitution of Medical Boards and Child Welfare Committees with strict accountability measures
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View AllNearly 6 years in jail, no trial: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move fresh bail pleas in 2020 Delhi riots case
Khalid's plea also argued that even as his earlier application was rejected by the apex court, subsequent judicial developments constituted a "change in circumstances". He referred to the court's remarks in May in another case, asserting that "bail is the rule..." even under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Delhi court declines interim relief to Indian Polo Association in Jaipur Polo Ground eviction case
Additional Sessions Judge Dhirender Rana was hearing an application filed by the IPA under Section 9(3) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, seeking a stay on the enforcement and execution of the eviction order by the central government.
Court acquits prison inmate accused of attacking officials; 'serious doubt about prosecution's case'
Additional Sessions Judge G.T. Pawar, in a judgment delivered on June 11, acquitted Arman Nafis Khan of offences under sections 353 (Assault on a public servant), 332 (Causing hurt to deter a public servant from duty) and 506 (Criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.
UP court summons 2 policemen over alleged manipulation of Dalit assault case probe
Government counsel Sushil Upadhyay said the court, while passing the order on Friday, termed the investigation process "deplorable".
What happened in Supreme Court on Friday 12th June
4.32 PM The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against rejection of her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh while granting her liberty to raise the challenge in an election petition.
Maharashtra FDA to invoke stringent MCOCA against those involved in gutka trade
The objective of invoking the stringent MCOCA was not to harass law-abiding traders, but to take strict, evidence-based legal action against those engaged in the organized illegal trade of prohibited substances
Law student accused of selling Kharat's obscene videos gets pre-arrest bail
While granting pre-arrest bail to Abhay Pratap, the student, additional sessions judge Nitin Jiwane noted that the videos in question were already available on the internet.
Cab driver who assaulted senior citizen in Thane city sent to jail by court
The June 9 incident triggered an outrage after a video of the attack went viral on social media, prompting Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde to direct authorities to take prompt action in the matter.
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2020 Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in larger conspiracy case
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Allahabad High Court Slams Uttar Pradesh Authorities for Delay in Termination of Pregnancy of Minor Rape Victim, Calls for Systemic Reforms
Court highlights grave institutional failures in implementation of Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012; mandates timely constitution of Medical Boards and Child Welfare Committees with strict accountability measures
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NCLAT Upholds CoC’s Commercial Wisdom in Vedanta vs. Jaiprakash Associates Insolvency Resolution
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During the proceedings, counsel for the applicant said that a civil suit was also filed against Morepen Ltd before the Civil Judge at Kasauli. However...
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Consider extending AIIMS' environmental management plan to other govt hospitals: NGT to Centre
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