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Only 4 Of 16 Vice Presidential Elections Were Won Without A Contest
Only four of the 16 elections for the post of the vice president of India have been won without a contest, while two elections witnessed a multi-cornered fight.
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Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Schoolteacher Arrested For 'Sexually Abusing' Boy
A Mumbai court on Tuesday granted bail to a 40-year-old female teacher of a city-based prominent school who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor male student on multiple occasions.
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Odisha Bandh Today, Roads Empty In Protest Over Student's Self-Immolation
The 20-year-old student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore attempted self-immolation last week after allegedly facing prolonged sexual harassment by her college's Head of Department.
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Two Chinese Nationals Arrested In US For Espionage
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for espionage and for allegedly seeking to recruit members of the US Navy to serve as intelligence assets, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
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Justice After 32 Years: Postmaster Acquitted By High Court Over Minor Error
After a legal battle spanning more than three decades, postmaster Mankaram from Betul has finally been acquitted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a 32-year-old case that began with a minor clerical lapse.
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"Travesty Of Justice": Top Court Summons UP Jailor For Not Releasing Man Despite Bail
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was a "travesty of justice" that a man it granted bail to in April in a case under UP's anti-conversion law had not yet been released from jail.
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On Allahabad High Court Judge's Impeachment, Congress Sends 'Reminder'
The Congress on Friday 'reminded' Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar to act on a six-month-old notice to impeach an Allahabad High Court judge accused of making communal remarks.
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Compensation Denied, Justice Delayed: The Silent Wails Of POCSO Victims
India's POCSO victims face delayed, inadequate compensation; urgent, uniform national schemes are vital for justice and survivor rehabilitation
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Supreme Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Ex Judge Accused Of Raping Minor Daughter
Calling it "shocking", the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to quash the criminal proceedings against a former judicial officer accused of sexually abusing his minor daughter.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Include Sarvarkar's Name In Emblems Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions that the name of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is not misused and his name be included in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act.
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"When Hindu Code Bills Came...": Centre Draws A Parallel To Defend Waqf Law
Waqf is an Islamic concept, but it is not an essential part of Islam, the Centre told the Supreme Court today while defending the Waqf Amendment Act that has sparked protests and prompted a legal challenge.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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"Courts Cannot Intervene Unless...": Chief Justice's Big Remark On Waqf Law
There is a presumption of constitutionality in legislation that clears Parliament and courts cannot interfere unless a glaring case is made out, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai told the petitioners challenging the Waqf Amendment Act today.
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Landmark Verdicts Delivered By CJI Sanjiv Khanna
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna is set to demit the highest judicial office of the country on Tuesday on attaining the retirement age of 65 years.
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Next Chief Justice BR Gavai's Bench To Hear Waqf Law Challenges: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said the pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act's constitutional validity will be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice BR Gavai on May 15.
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Only 4 Of 16 Vice Presidential Elections Were Won Without A Contest
Only four of the 16 elections for the post of the vice president of India have been won without a contest, while two elections witnessed a multi-cornered fight.
-
Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Schoolteacher Arrested For 'Sexually Abusing' Boy
A Mumbai court on Tuesday granted bail to a 40-year-old female teacher of a city-based prominent school who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor male student on multiple occasions.
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Odisha Bandh Today, Roads Empty In Protest Over Student's Self-Immolation
The 20-year-old student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore attempted self-immolation last week after allegedly facing prolonged sexual harassment by her college's Head of Department.
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Two Chinese Nationals Arrested In US For Espionage
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for espionage and for allegedly seeking to recruit members of the US Navy to serve as intelligence assets, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
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Justice After 32 Years: Postmaster Acquitted By High Court Over Minor Error
After a legal battle spanning more than three decades, postmaster Mankaram from Betul has finally been acquitted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a 32-year-old case that began with a minor clerical lapse.
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"Travesty Of Justice": Top Court Summons UP Jailor For Not Releasing Man Despite Bail
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was a "travesty of justice" that a man it granted bail to in April in a case under UP's anti-conversion law had not yet been released from jail.
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On Allahabad High Court Judge's Impeachment, Congress Sends 'Reminder'
The Congress on Friday 'reminded' Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar to act on a six-month-old notice to impeach an Allahabad High Court judge accused of making communal remarks.
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Compensation Denied, Justice Delayed: The Silent Wails Of POCSO Victims
India's POCSO victims face delayed, inadequate compensation; urgent, uniform national schemes are vital for justice and survivor rehabilitation
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Supreme Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Ex Judge Accused Of Raping Minor Daughter
Calling it "shocking", the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to quash the criminal proceedings against a former judicial officer accused of sexually abusing his minor daughter.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Include Sarvarkar's Name In Emblems Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions that the name of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is not misused and his name be included in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act.
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"When Hindu Code Bills Came...": Centre Draws A Parallel To Defend Waqf Law
Waqf is an Islamic concept, but it is not an essential part of Islam, the Centre told the Supreme Court today while defending the Waqf Amendment Act that has sparked protests and prompted a legal challenge.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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"Courts Cannot Intervene Unless...": Chief Justice's Big Remark On Waqf Law
There is a presumption of constitutionality in legislation that clears Parliament and courts cannot interfere unless a glaring case is made out, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai told the petitioners challenging the Waqf Amendment Act today.
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Landmark Verdicts Delivered By CJI Sanjiv Khanna
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna is set to demit the highest judicial office of the country on Tuesday on attaining the retirement age of 65 years.
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Next Chief Justice BR Gavai's Bench To Hear Waqf Law Challenges: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said the pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act's constitutional validity will be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice BR Gavai on May 15.
