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The Inside Story On Bill To Sack Jailed Chief Ministers
The Lok Sabha erupted in protests yesterday when Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill that states that the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and ministers, if jailed for more than 30 days
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"Draconian Act": Congress Slams Centre Over Constitution Amendment Bill
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday criticised the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill that sought to allow the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if they were held on serious criminal charges.
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Lionel Messi 'Very Upset' After Being Penalised By MLS: "Draconian..."
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will miss the game against MLS Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati on Sunday (IST).
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US Stock Market Declines After Trump Unveils "Liberation Day" Tariffs
A tariff offensive, Donald Trump billed as key to America's long-term prosperity went down badly in markets, setting off declines of 2% or more in equity benchmarks that had rallied for three days on hopes the program would be less draconian
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"Preventive Detention A Draconian Measure," Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said preventive detention was a "draconian measure" and quashed the detention orders against a duo held in a drugs case for want of prescribed safeguards.
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"Stop Employing Women Or...": Taliban's Latest Diktat To NGOs In Afghanistan
In yet another draconian move to curtail women's freedom in Afghanistan, the Taliban said it will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in the country employing women.
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Rules 'Draconian', No illegal Act By Vinesh Phogat: Court of Arbitration for Sport On Olympic Disqualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) called the consequences of failing the weigh-in on the second day 'draconian' while giving the reasons for rejecting Vinesh Phogat's appeal.
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Couple's "Draconian Wedding Rules" Divide Internet: "Sounds Like Business Convention"
They did not want the guests to ask the photographers to take their pictures. "I did not pay 10,000s of dollars for random portraits," the post said.
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Opposition Targets Non-Muslims Provision, More In "Draconian" Waqf Bill
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The centre tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who said the 44 changes a "grave attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian attack".
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Will End "Draconian" Anti-Terror, Anti-Corruption Laws: CPI(M) Manifesto
The CPI(M) today released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, promising to scrap "draconian" laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Preventive Detention Based On Capricious Exercise Of Powers Must Be Stopped: Supreme Court
Observing that preventive detention is a draconian measure and any such move based on a capricious or routine exercise of powers must be nipped in the bud, the Supreme Court has set aside a Telangana High Court order rejecting a detenu's appeal.
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China's Rights Record In Spotlight At UN
A civil liberties crackdown, repression in Xinjiang and Hong Kong's draconian national security law are among concerns expected to be raised during a UN review of China's rights record on Tuesday.
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"Far More Draconian": Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against New Criminal Laws
A petition challenging the enactment of three new sets of law that seek to overhaul India's penal codes has been filed in the Supreme Court, claiming they suffered from many "defects and discrepancies".
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New Indian Penal Code Has Become "More Draconian": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the new Indian Penal Code has become "more draconian" and asserted that the successor government in 2024 must review the "draconian" provisions.
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"Detrimental To Fundamental Rights": Shashi Tharoor On Post Office Bill
Shashi Tharoor said that even as it seeks to revise the colonial bill, this bill retains its draconian and colonial provision.
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The Inside Story On Bill To Sack Jailed Chief Ministers
The Lok Sabha erupted in protests yesterday when Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill that states that the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and ministers, if jailed for more than 30 days
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"Draconian Act": Congress Slams Centre Over Constitution Amendment Bill
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday criticised the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill that sought to allow the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if they were held on serious criminal charges.
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Lionel Messi 'Very Upset' After Being Penalised By MLS: "Draconian..."
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will miss the game against MLS Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati on Sunday (IST).
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US Stock Market Declines After Trump Unveils "Liberation Day" Tariffs
A tariff offensive, Donald Trump billed as key to America's long-term prosperity went down badly in markets, setting off declines of 2% or more in equity benchmarks that had rallied for three days on hopes the program would be less draconian
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"Preventive Detention A Draconian Measure," Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said preventive detention was a "draconian measure" and quashed the detention orders against a duo held in a drugs case for want of prescribed safeguards.
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"Stop Employing Women Or...": Taliban's Latest Diktat To NGOs In Afghanistan
In yet another draconian move to curtail women's freedom in Afghanistan, the Taliban said it will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in the country employing women.
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Rules 'Draconian', No illegal Act By Vinesh Phogat: Court of Arbitration for Sport On Olympic Disqualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) called the consequences of failing the weigh-in on the second day 'draconian' while giving the reasons for rejecting Vinesh Phogat's appeal.
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Couple's "Draconian Wedding Rules" Divide Internet: "Sounds Like Business Convention"
They did not want the guests to ask the photographers to take their pictures. "I did not pay 10,000s of dollars for random portraits," the post said.
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Opposition Targets Non-Muslims Provision, More In "Draconian" Waqf Bill
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The centre tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who said the 44 changes a "grave attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian attack".
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Will End "Draconian" Anti-Terror, Anti-Corruption Laws: CPI(M) Manifesto
The CPI(M) today released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, promising to scrap "draconian" laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Preventive Detention Based On Capricious Exercise Of Powers Must Be Stopped: Supreme Court
Observing that preventive detention is a draconian measure and any such move based on a capricious or routine exercise of powers must be nipped in the bud, the Supreme Court has set aside a Telangana High Court order rejecting a detenu's appeal.
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China's Rights Record In Spotlight At UN
A civil liberties crackdown, repression in Xinjiang and Hong Kong's draconian national security law are among concerns expected to be raised during a UN review of China's rights record on Tuesday.
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"Far More Draconian": Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against New Criminal Laws
A petition challenging the enactment of three new sets of law that seek to overhaul India's penal codes has been filed in the Supreme Court, claiming they suffered from many "defects and discrepancies".
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New Indian Penal Code Has Become "More Draconian": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the new Indian Penal Code has become "more draconian" and asserted that the successor government in 2024 must review the "draconian" provisions.
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"Detrimental To Fundamental Rights": Shashi Tharoor On Post Office Bill
Shashi Tharoor said that even as it seeks to revise the colonial bill, this bill retains its draconian and colonial provision.
