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Centre's Reply Sought On Plea Challenging 'Delhi Government = Lt Governor' Law
The Delhi High Court today asked the Centre to reply on a plea for striking down the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Amendment Act which increases powers of the Lieutenant Governor.
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Kerala Puts On Hold Law To Check 'Offensive' Content After Backlash
A controversial move in Kerala to enable arrests for content or social media posts deemed "offensive" has been put on hold after a severe backlash. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that the amendment to the Kerala Police Act "will not be implemented".
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German Parliament Passes Controversial Autobahn Toll
Germany's upper house of parliament on Friday approved a controversial law imposing tolls on the country's famous Autobahns (motorways), in the face of objections from neighbouring countries who say it discriminates against foreign drivers.
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Israeli Parliament Takes First Step To Pass Controversial NGO Law
A controversial bill that would compel NGOs receiving most of their funding from foreign governments to declare it in official reports passed its first reading in the Israeli parliament early today.
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Egypt Adopts Anti-Terror Law Critics Say May Muzzle Media: Official
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ratified on Sunday an anti-terrorism law which stipulates exorbitant fines, and possible suspension from employment, for "false" reporting on militant attacks.
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Moroccan Men Jailed 4 Months for Kissing in Public: NGOs
Two Moroccan men were jailed for four months Friday for kissing in public, after a string of recent controversies over homosexuality in the conservative Muslim kingdom, said NGO officials who attended the trial.
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Myanmar Amends Controversial Public Protest Law
Myanmar's parliament amended a controversial law that requires people to obtain permission for public protests and subjects violators to penalties, including prison terms, state media reported on Wednesday.
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Judge vs Judge: Balakrishnan drags in Law Minister
It is judge versus judge now in a controversy swirling on the peripheries of the 2G scam.The former Chief Justice of India, KG Balakrishnan has reacted a day after his statement about A Raja was effectively challenged by a sitting Supreme Court judge. He has now dragged in Law Minister Veerappa Moily in the controversy.The case pertains to a lawyer...
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Centre's Reply Sought On Plea Challenging 'Delhi Government = Lt Governor' Law
The Delhi High Court today asked the Centre to reply on a plea for striking down the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Amendment Act which increases powers of the Lieutenant Governor.
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Kerala Puts On Hold Law To Check 'Offensive' Content After Backlash
A controversial move in Kerala to enable arrests for content or social media posts deemed "offensive" has been put on hold after a severe backlash. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that the amendment to the Kerala Police Act "will not be implemented".
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German Parliament Passes Controversial Autobahn Toll
Germany's upper house of parliament on Friday approved a controversial law imposing tolls on the country's famous Autobahns (motorways), in the face of objections from neighbouring countries who say it discriminates against foreign drivers.
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Israeli Parliament Takes First Step To Pass Controversial NGO Law
A controversial bill that would compel NGOs receiving most of their funding from foreign governments to declare it in official reports passed its first reading in the Israeli parliament early today.
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Egypt Adopts Anti-Terror Law Critics Say May Muzzle Media: Official
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ratified on Sunday an anti-terrorism law which stipulates exorbitant fines, and possible suspension from employment, for "false" reporting on militant attacks.
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Moroccan Men Jailed 4 Months for Kissing in Public: NGOs
Two Moroccan men were jailed for four months Friday for kissing in public, after a string of recent controversies over homosexuality in the conservative Muslim kingdom, said NGO officials who attended the trial.
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Myanmar Amends Controversial Public Protest Law
Myanmar's parliament amended a controversial law that requires people to obtain permission for public protests and subjects violators to penalties, including prison terms, state media reported on Wednesday.
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Judge vs Judge: Balakrishnan drags in Law Minister
It is judge versus judge now in a controversy swirling on the peripheries of the 2G scam.The former Chief Justice of India, KG Balakrishnan has reacted a day after his statement about A Raja was effectively challenged by a sitting Supreme Court judge. He has now dragged in Law Minister Veerappa Moily in the controversy.The case pertains to a lawyer...
