No “Concubine”, “Ladylike”, “Dutiful Wife”: Supreme Court’s New Handbook
Prostitute, hooker, whore, keep, mistress, slut — these are among 40-odd words red-flagged by the Supreme Court in its latest handbook to sensitise Read More…
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Right to Education includes quality education: Supreme Court says B.Ed holders are not qualified to be primary school teachers
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) candidates are ineligible to hold primary school teacher posts. [Devesh Sharma v.Read More…
Self-Regulation Of Television Channels Must Be Effective: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said that the self-regulation of television channels should be effective.A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY ChandraRead More…
Firings at Delhi courts appalling; only CCTV not enough for safety: Supreme Court issues slew of directions
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a host of directions to enhance safety and security in courts and towards the digitisation of courtrooms acrosRead More…
Tamil Nadu To Approach Supreme Court Over Cauvery Standoff With Karnataka
Tamil Nadu has no other option but to approach the Supreme Court to get Cauvery water, the state government asserted on Friday and said Karnataka hasRead More…
“Acts of Secession” Replaces Sedition: New Bills To Overhaul Criminal Laws
The Centre today introduced three new Bills in the parliament to overhaul the country’s criminal laws. Union Home Minister Amit Shah today moved to rRead More…
Court Issues Guidelines For Termination Of Pregnancies Of Rape Survivors
The Delhi High Court has issued a series of guidelines that need to be followed by doctors and concerned authorities while dealing with cases of Read More…
Non-disclosure of assets by candidates is corrupt practice, leads to election disqualification: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that failing to disclose assets or concealing assets of a candidate, their spouse, or dependents constitutes a corRead More…
Rape Accused Must Be Protected Against False Implication: Supreme Court
While rape causes the greatest distress and humiliation to a victim, a false allegation can cause equal distress, humiliation and damage to the accusRead More…
When sanction is not given for Prevention of Corruption Act case, what happens to trial in IPC offences? Supreme Court asks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would have to examine in the future the status of trial proceedings for offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPRead More…