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Assam Passes Bill To Ban Polygamy, Makes It Criminal Offence
The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it a punishable offence with up to seven years of imprisonment, along with a provision for compensation to the victim woman, Himanta Biswa Sarma said
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Court Cautions Against Criminalising Consensual Relationships That Turn Sour
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court quashed a criminal case filed by a woman against her former partner, ruling that consensual relationships cannot later be recast as criminal offences merely because they ended on a bitter note.
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'If They Do This To Me': Man Gropes Mexican President, Tries To Kiss Her
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called on Wednesday for making sexual harassment a criminal offence nationwide after a man groped and tried to kiss her as she walked down the street.
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"Acts Were Consensual": Court Cancels Rape Case Against 23-Year-Old Man
The Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR against a 23-year-old man accused of raping a woman he met on a dating app, observing that a relationship entered into by mutual consent cannot be converted into a criminal offence except in the "clearest o
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"Time Has Come To Decriminalise Defamation": Supreme Court's Big Remark
The Supreme Court on Monday remarked in favour of decriminalising the offence of defamation while hearing a case against online news portal 'The Wire' filed by Amita Singh, a retired teacher from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
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Huge Anti-Immigration Rally In London, Cops Punched, Kicked By Protesters
A London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters.
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Victims, Legal Heirs Can File Appeal Against Acquittal Of Accused: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held that victims of crime, including their legal heirs, can file an appeal against acquittal of the accused.
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Future Queen Of Netherlands Targeted In Deepfake Pornography Scandal, Videos Removed By FBI
The creation of explicit deepfake content is a criminal offence in the Netherlands and punishable with up to one year in jail.
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Missing Friday Prayers May Lead To Fine, Jail For Muslim Men In This Malaysian State
Muslim men in Malaysia's Terengganu state may face up to two years in prison, a fine of 3,000 Malaysian Ringgit, or both if they skip Friday prayers without a valid reason.
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Why Team Trump Revoked Over 6,000 Visas In Latest Crackdown On Immigration
In a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration in the United States, President Donald Trump's administration has revoked over 6,000 visas, the State Department said on Monday.
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Donald Trump Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas For Overstays, Crimes
The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for "support for terrorism," a State Department official said on Monday.
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No Homecoming For Criminals? India Tightens Overseas Citizen Card Rule
India has tightened its Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card rules, which allow Indian-origin foreign nationals to visit India without any visa.
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Pulling Woman's Hand Not Offence If Criminal Intent Not Proven: High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has acquitted a man convicted in 2018 for allegedly molesting a mentally challenged woman.
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No Criminal Offence In Merely Supporting Pakistan: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that merely showing support to Pakistan, without referring to any incident or mentioning the name of India.
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Where Does Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Business Empire Stand After Conviction
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his federal sex trafficking trial, but that doesn't mean the once-celebrated music mogul will see his business empire restored. He was still convicted of prostitution charges.
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Assam Passes Bill To Ban Polygamy, Makes It Criminal Offence
The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it a punishable offence with up to seven years of imprisonment, along with a provision for compensation to the victim woman, Himanta Biswa Sarma said
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Court Cautions Against Criminalising Consensual Relationships That Turn Sour
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court quashed a criminal case filed by a woman against her former partner, ruling that consensual relationships cannot later be recast as criminal offences merely because they ended on a bitter note.
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'If They Do This To Me': Man Gropes Mexican President, Tries To Kiss Her
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called on Wednesday for making sexual harassment a criminal offence nationwide after a man groped and tried to kiss her as she walked down the street.
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"Acts Were Consensual": Court Cancels Rape Case Against 23-Year-Old Man
The Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR against a 23-year-old man accused of raping a woman he met on a dating app, observing that a relationship entered into by mutual consent cannot be converted into a criminal offence except in the "clearest o
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"Time Has Come To Decriminalise Defamation": Supreme Court's Big Remark
The Supreme Court on Monday remarked in favour of decriminalising the offence of defamation while hearing a case against online news portal 'The Wire' filed by Amita Singh, a retired teacher from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
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Huge Anti-Immigration Rally In London, Cops Punched, Kicked By Protesters
A London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters.
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Victims, Legal Heirs Can File Appeal Against Acquittal Of Accused: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held that victims of crime, including their legal heirs, can file an appeal against acquittal of the accused.
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Future Queen Of Netherlands Targeted In Deepfake Pornography Scandal, Videos Removed By FBI
The creation of explicit deepfake content is a criminal offence in the Netherlands and punishable with up to one year in jail.
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Missing Friday Prayers May Lead To Fine, Jail For Muslim Men In This Malaysian State
Muslim men in Malaysia's Terengganu state may face up to two years in prison, a fine of 3,000 Malaysian Ringgit, or both if they skip Friday prayers without a valid reason.
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Why Team Trump Revoked Over 6,000 Visas In Latest Crackdown On Immigration
In a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration in the United States, President Donald Trump's administration has revoked over 6,000 visas, the State Department said on Monday.
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Donald Trump Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas For Overstays, Crimes
The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for "support for terrorism," a State Department official said on Monday.
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No Homecoming For Criminals? India Tightens Overseas Citizen Card Rule
India has tightened its Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card rules, which allow Indian-origin foreign nationals to visit India without any visa.
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Pulling Woman's Hand Not Offence If Criminal Intent Not Proven: High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has acquitted a man convicted in 2018 for allegedly molesting a mentally challenged woman.
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No Criminal Offence In Merely Supporting Pakistan: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that merely showing support to Pakistan, without referring to any incident or mentioning the name of India.
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Where Does Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Business Empire Stand After Conviction
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his federal sex trafficking trial, but that doesn't mean the once-celebrated music mogul will see his business empire restored. He was still convicted of prostitution charges.
