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Refusing Sex To Spouse For Long Time "Mental Cruelty": Allahabad High Court
The court noted that the appellant, Ravindra Pratap Yadav, has alleged his wife Asha Devi "had no respect for marital bond, denied to discharge obligation of marital liability", and that there has been a "complete breakdown" of their marriage.
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Supreme Court's Huge Order On 6-Month Waiting Period For Divorce
The original issue referred to the Constitution Bench was whether the mandatory waiting period for divorce by mutual consent as prescribed under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act could be waived.
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Parliamentary Panel Recommends Uniform Law On Adoption For All Religions, LGBTQ Community
A parliamentary panel has said there was a need to harmonise the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act and the Juvenile Justice Act to bring out a uniform and comprehensive legislation on adoption.
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Centre's Proposal To Amend Social Media Rules
The Centre plans to set up a grievance appellate committee to look into appeals filed by individuals against the decisions of grievance officers of social media platforms.
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Muslim Law Board Plans To Open Sharia Courts In All Districts Of India
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board or AIMPLB, the highest decision making body on Muslim affairs, plans to open Darul-Qaza (Sharia courts) in all districts of the country to resolve issues in line with Islamic laws.
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Rape Survivor, 13, Made To Wait For Abortion Test In Mumbai Rain Deluge
For a 13-year-old rape survivor in Mumbai, the heavy rains that that brought the city to a standstill, made her wait for abortion test longer. She is 30 weeks pregnant and is waiting to be examined by doctors who will assess if she can abort the foetus.
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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Fresh Plea Against Triple Talaq
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of 'triple talaq', 'nikah halala' and polygamy practices among Muslims, saying the issue is already pending consideration.
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'Pentagon Was Hacked Too': Piyush Goyal On Security For Digital Payments
Minutes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began an ambitious new mobile-phone-payment application in December, several clones of the app popped up at Android smartphone stores. In the first few days, users were flooded with spam requests for money.
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Centre Proposes To Allow Abortions For Unmarried Women In Case Of Contraceptive Failure
Failure of contraceptive will be a lawful reason for abortion irrespective of whether the woman is married or otherwise, if a Health Ministry recommendation gets necessary Cabinet and Parliamentary nod.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Reply From AAP Government, Police On PIL Challenging Beef Ban
Delhi High Court today asked the AAP government and Delhi Police to file their responses on a plea challenging criminalisation of possession and consumption of beef in the national capital.
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India Had One Of The Strictest Gun Laws In The World. It Just Got Tighter.
As mass shooting incidents in the United States rise, India has tightened its firearms regulations, making it even more difficult for common citizens to own a gun.
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India Uses Outdated Laws To Silence Dissent, Says Human Rights Watchdog
India routinely uses outdated and loosely worded laws to crack down on dissent, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday, urging the government to repeal or amend legislation used to stifle free speech.
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Drunk Driver Is Like 'Live Suicidal Human Bomb', Says Court
A drunken driver is just like a "live suicidal human bomb", a Delhi court has observed while upholding a six-day jail sentence awarded to a man for drunken driving.
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Triple Talaq System a Crime, But No Scope of Change: Muslim Law Board
Although it is a 'crime' but there was no scope of change in the 'triple talaq' divorce ritual, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board said today, rejecting a call for making a three-month period mandatory before finalisation of the separation.
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Drink Driving: How Alcohol Affects a Driver's Abilities
Drink driving is an affliction that continues to affect millions of people across the globe. Despite the government's efforts and rising awareness, people continue to suffer at the hands of careless folks with no regard for the safety of others.
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Refusing Sex To Spouse For Long Time "Mental Cruelty": Allahabad High Court
The court noted that the appellant, Ravindra Pratap Yadav, has alleged his wife Asha Devi "had no respect for marital bond, denied to discharge obligation of marital liability", and that there has been a "complete breakdown" of their marriage.
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Supreme Court's Huge Order On 6-Month Waiting Period For Divorce
The original issue referred to the Constitution Bench was whether the mandatory waiting period for divorce by mutual consent as prescribed under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act could be waived.
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Parliamentary Panel Recommends Uniform Law On Adoption For All Religions, LGBTQ Community
A parliamentary panel has said there was a need to harmonise the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act and the Juvenile Justice Act to bring out a uniform and comprehensive legislation on adoption.
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Centre's Proposal To Amend Social Media Rules
The Centre plans to set up a grievance appellate committee to look into appeals filed by individuals against the decisions of grievance officers of social media platforms.
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Muslim Law Board Plans To Open Sharia Courts In All Districts Of India
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board or AIMPLB, the highest decision making body on Muslim affairs, plans to open Darul-Qaza (Sharia courts) in all districts of the country to resolve issues in line with Islamic laws.
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Rape Survivor, 13, Made To Wait For Abortion Test In Mumbai Rain Deluge
For a 13-year-old rape survivor in Mumbai, the heavy rains that that brought the city to a standstill, made her wait for abortion test longer. She is 30 weeks pregnant and is waiting to be examined by doctors who will assess if she can abort the foetus.
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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Fresh Plea Against Triple Talaq
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of 'triple talaq', 'nikah halala' and polygamy practices among Muslims, saying the issue is already pending consideration.
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'Pentagon Was Hacked Too': Piyush Goyal On Security For Digital Payments
Minutes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began an ambitious new mobile-phone-payment application in December, several clones of the app popped up at Android smartphone stores. In the first few days, users were flooded with spam requests for money.
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Centre Proposes To Allow Abortions For Unmarried Women In Case Of Contraceptive Failure
Failure of contraceptive will be a lawful reason for abortion irrespective of whether the woman is married or otherwise, if a Health Ministry recommendation gets necessary Cabinet and Parliamentary nod.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Reply From AAP Government, Police On PIL Challenging Beef Ban
Delhi High Court today asked the AAP government and Delhi Police to file their responses on a plea challenging criminalisation of possession and consumption of beef in the national capital.
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India Had One Of The Strictest Gun Laws In The World. It Just Got Tighter.
As mass shooting incidents in the United States rise, India has tightened its firearms regulations, making it even more difficult for common citizens to own a gun.
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India Uses Outdated Laws To Silence Dissent, Says Human Rights Watchdog
India routinely uses outdated and loosely worded laws to crack down on dissent, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday, urging the government to repeal or amend legislation used to stifle free speech.
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Drunk Driver Is Like 'Live Suicidal Human Bomb', Says Court
A drunken driver is just like a "live suicidal human bomb", a Delhi court has observed while upholding a six-day jail sentence awarded to a man for drunken driving.
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Triple Talaq System a Crime, But No Scope of Change: Muslim Law Board
Although it is a 'crime' but there was no scope of change in the 'triple talaq' divorce ritual, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board said today, rejecting a call for making a three-month period mandatory before finalisation of the separation.
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Drink Driving: How Alcohol Affects a Driver's Abilities
Drink driving is an affliction that continues to affect millions of people across the globe. Despite the government's efforts and rising awareness, people continue to suffer at the hands of careless folks with no regard for the safety of others.
