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US Immigration Chief Misstates Habeas Corpus Definition In Senate Hearing
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Noem on Tuesday misstated definition of Habeas Corpus 'the right of a person to challenge their detention in court' during a Senate hearing, claiming instead it was the opposite.
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Constitution Doesn't Support Forced Or Fraudulent Conversion: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has observed that though the Indian Constitution gives every citizen the right to freely follow and spread their religion, it does not support forced or fraudulent conversions.
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'No Kings In America': Thousands Hold Anti-Trump Protests Across US
In Washington, protesters voiced concern that Trump was threatening long-respected constitutional norms, including the right to due process.
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Italy Opens Its First 'Sex Room' In Prison For Inmates
The private visits for some prisoners follow a Constitutional Court ruling that recognised inmates' right to have "intimate meetings" with partners visiting from outside.
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"If Probe Agency Has Fundamental Rights, It Should...": Supreme Court
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the probe agency on how it had filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution meant for individuals.
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Fresh Plea Filed In Supreme Court Challenging Constitutional Validity Of Waqf Bill
A fresh plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it was a "blatant intrusion" into the rights of a religious denomination.
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Woman Can't Be Forced To Take Virginity Test, Violates Right To Dignity: Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has said that a woman cannot be forced to undergo a virginity test which violates Article 21 of the Constitution that guarantees her fundamental right to protection of life and liberty, including the right to dignity.
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Will Focus On Equal Rights For Women, Says Gujarat Panel On Uniform Civil Code
The high-level committee constituted by the Gujarat government to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will hold public consultations and focus on equal rights for women and care for children, its chairperson Justice (retired) Ranjana Desai said.
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Ought To Be Wary Of Interfering With Liberty Of Individuals: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said the liberty of an individual being a precious right under the Constitution, courts ought to be wary that such liberty is not lightly interfered with.
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Judiciary Doesn't Have Right To Make Changes To Constitution: Vice President
The more we learn about the Constitution, which gives us our fundamental rights, the more we will turn towards nationalism, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Saturday.
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Right to Life, Liberty Of Person Facing Criminal Charges Can't Be Overlooked: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution couldn't be overlooked only because a person faced criminal charges as it quashed a case against three people under the stringent UP Gangsters Act.
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Opinion | Who's Afraid Of Criminalising Marital Rape?
The exception of marital rape is not only a legal anomaly; it is a profound injustice that violates a womans constitutional rights of personal liberty, equality, and dignity.
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"Will Do Irreparable Harm": Another US Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States in a blow to the president's bid to end a right enshrined in the Constitution for more than a century.
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"Right To Free Movement Includes...": Court On Probe Agency's Lookout Notice
A Delhi court has directed the ED to suspend a lookout circular (LOC) against the erstwhile promoter of Kwality Ltd., Siddhant Gupta in a money laundering case, saying travelling abroad was a constitutional right.
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Right To Property A Constitutional Right, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that the right to property is a constitutional right and an individual cannot be deprived of his property without him being paid adequate compensation in accordance with the law.
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US Immigration Chief Misstates Habeas Corpus Definition In Senate Hearing
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Noem on Tuesday misstated definition of Habeas Corpus 'the right of a person to challenge their detention in court' during a Senate hearing, claiming instead it was the opposite.
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Constitution Doesn't Support Forced Or Fraudulent Conversion: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has observed that though the Indian Constitution gives every citizen the right to freely follow and spread their religion, it does not support forced or fraudulent conversions.
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'No Kings In America': Thousands Hold Anti-Trump Protests Across US
In Washington, protesters voiced concern that Trump was threatening long-respected constitutional norms, including the right to due process.
-
Italy Opens Its First 'Sex Room' In Prison For Inmates
The private visits for some prisoners follow a Constitutional Court ruling that recognised inmates' right to have "intimate meetings" with partners visiting from outside.
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"If Probe Agency Has Fundamental Rights, It Should...": Supreme Court
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the probe agency on how it had filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution meant for individuals.
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Fresh Plea Filed In Supreme Court Challenging Constitutional Validity Of Waqf Bill
A fresh plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it was a "blatant intrusion" into the rights of a religious denomination.
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Woman Can't Be Forced To Take Virginity Test, Violates Right To Dignity: Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has said that a woman cannot be forced to undergo a virginity test which violates Article 21 of the Constitution that guarantees her fundamental right to protection of life and liberty, including the right to dignity.
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Will Focus On Equal Rights For Women, Says Gujarat Panel On Uniform Civil Code
The high-level committee constituted by the Gujarat government to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will hold public consultations and focus on equal rights for women and care for children, its chairperson Justice (retired) Ranjana Desai said.
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Ought To Be Wary Of Interfering With Liberty Of Individuals: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said the liberty of an individual being a precious right under the Constitution, courts ought to be wary that such liberty is not lightly interfered with.
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Judiciary Doesn't Have Right To Make Changes To Constitution: Vice President
The more we learn about the Constitution, which gives us our fundamental rights, the more we will turn towards nationalism, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Saturday.
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Right to Life, Liberty Of Person Facing Criminal Charges Can't Be Overlooked: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution couldn't be overlooked only because a person faced criminal charges as it quashed a case against three people under the stringent UP Gangsters Act.
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Opinion | Who's Afraid Of Criminalising Marital Rape?
The exception of marital rape is not only a legal anomaly; it is a profound injustice that violates a womans constitutional rights of personal liberty, equality, and dignity.
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"Will Do Irreparable Harm": Another US Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States in a blow to the president's bid to end a right enshrined in the Constitution for more than a century.
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"Right To Free Movement Includes...": Court On Probe Agency's Lookout Notice
A Delhi court has directed the ED to suspend a lookout circular (LOC) against the erstwhile promoter of Kwality Ltd., Siddhant Gupta in a money laundering case, saying travelling abroad was a constitutional right.
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Right To Property A Constitutional Right, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that the right to property is a constitutional right and an individual cannot be deprived of his property without him being paid adequate compensation in accordance with the law.
