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"Let's Not Bring Their Morale Down": Supreme Court On Women Army Officers
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre not to release from service Short Service Commission women Army officers challenging the denial of permanent commission to them asking not to "bring their morale down" in "the prevailing situation".
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ECB Bars Transgender Players From Women's Cricket With Immediate Effect
The ECB said while it was all for inclusivity in sports, the Supreme Court decision has prompted it to formulate new rules for women's and girls' cricket.
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Trans Women To Be Searched By Male Officers In UK: Report
The British Transport Police has introduced a new policy to search trans individuals in custody according to their birth sex, sparking concerns about trans rights and dignity.
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"Encourage Socio-Economic Liberation Of Women": Justice BV Nagarathna
Justice B V Nagarathna said the institution of family in India today is undergoing rapid transformation and these shifts are profoundly impacting not only the structure and functioning of families but also the legal system.
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"Leave Them Alone, Allow Them To Grow": Supreme Court On Women's Safety
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over safety of women in the country and said that mindset of people has to change with regard to women.
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"Arbitrary, Illegal": Top Court Sets Aside Dismissal Of Two Women Civil Judges
A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh directed that the two officers be reinstated in service within 15 days.
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"Dowry Demand Not Needed To Invoke Cruelty Charge Against Husband": Top Court
The Supreme Court has said dowry demand was not a prerequisite to constitute the offence of cruelty under section 498A of the IPC introduced in 1983 to protect married women from the husband and in-laws.
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Top Court Seeks Details Of Cases, Chargesheets Against Men Using Triple Talaq
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to provide the details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for pronouncing instant triple talaq to divorce spouses in violation of the 1991 Muslim Women (Protection of Rights in Marriage) Act.
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Victimisation Of Women For 'Witchcraft' Blot On Constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said victimisation of women in the name of witchcraft was a blot on constitutional spirit and censured an order staying the proceedings against man accused of disrobing and abusing women in the name of witchcraft.
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Top Court Takes Strong Exemption To Termination Of Women Civil Judges In Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took strong exception to the termination of women civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, criticizing the criteria used for their dismissal and remarking that men would understand the situation if they experienced menstruation.
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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Top Court Orders Special Team Probe Into RG Kar Protesters' Alleged Torture
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a probe by the Special Investigation Team into the alleged torture of two women, who were arrested in September during protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical Hospital.
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In Big Relief For Sadhguru, Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Isha Foundation In Madras High Court
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled all proceedings against the Isha Foundation over a father's claims his two daughters had been "brainwashed" into joining spiritual leader Sadhguru's ashram in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.
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Kapil Sibal's 'No Livestream' Request, Chief Justice's 'Open Court' Reply
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal today said his women colleagues were receiving threats for representing the West Bengal government in the Kolkata rape-murder case and urged the Supreme Court not to live-stream proceedings in the sensitive matter
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Swift Justice In Crimes Against Women Will Give Greater Assurance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday underlined the need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women and said that it will give them greater assurance of their safety.
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"Let's Not Bring Their Morale Down": Supreme Court On Women Army Officers
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre not to release from service Short Service Commission women Army officers challenging the denial of permanent commission to them asking not to "bring their morale down" in "the prevailing situation".
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ECB Bars Transgender Players From Women's Cricket With Immediate Effect
The ECB said while it was all for inclusivity in sports, the Supreme Court decision has prompted it to formulate new rules for women's and girls' cricket.
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Trans Women To Be Searched By Male Officers In UK: Report
The British Transport Police has introduced a new policy to search trans individuals in custody according to their birth sex, sparking concerns about trans rights and dignity.
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"Encourage Socio-Economic Liberation Of Women": Justice BV Nagarathna
Justice B V Nagarathna said the institution of family in India today is undergoing rapid transformation and these shifts are profoundly impacting not only the structure and functioning of families but also the legal system.
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"Leave Them Alone, Allow Them To Grow": Supreme Court On Women's Safety
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over safety of women in the country and said that mindset of people has to change with regard to women.
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"Arbitrary, Illegal": Top Court Sets Aside Dismissal Of Two Women Civil Judges
A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh directed that the two officers be reinstated in service within 15 days.
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"Dowry Demand Not Needed To Invoke Cruelty Charge Against Husband": Top Court
The Supreme Court has said dowry demand was not a prerequisite to constitute the offence of cruelty under section 498A of the IPC introduced in 1983 to protect married women from the husband and in-laws.
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Top Court Seeks Details Of Cases, Chargesheets Against Men Using Triple Talaq
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to provide the details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for pronouncing instant triple talaq to divorce spouses in violation of the 1991 Muslim Women (Protection of Rights in Marriage) Act.
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Victimisation Of Women For 'Witchcraft' Blot On Constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said victimisation of women in the name of witchcraft was a blot on constitutional spirit and censured an order staying the proceedings against man accused of disrobing and abusing women in the name of witchcraft.
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Top Court Takes Strong Exemption To Termination Of Women Civil Judges In Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took strong exception to the termination of women civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, criticizing the criteria used for their dismissal and remarking that men would understand the situation if they experienced menstruation.
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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Top Court Orders Special Team Probe Into RG Kar Protesters' Alleged Torture
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a probe by the Special Investigation Team into the alleged torture of two women, who were arrested in September during protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical Hospital.
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In Big Relief For Sadhguru, Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Isha Foundation In Madras High Court
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled all proceedings against the Isha Foundation over a father's claims his two daughters had been "brainwashed" into joining spiritual leader Sadhguru's ashram in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.
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Kapil Sibal's 'No Livestream' Request, Chief Justice's 'Open Court' Reply
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal today said his women colleagues were receiving threats for representing the West Bengal government in the Kolkata rape-murder case and urged the Supreme Court not to live-stream proceedings in the sensitive matter
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Swift Justice In Crimes Against Women Will Give Greater Assurance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday underlined the need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women and said that it will give them greater assurance of their safety.
