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ECI affidavit says SIR decisions were unanimous, but questions over two commissioners’ objections remain
The Election Commission says SIR decisions were unanimous, and Form 6 was not amended, but its affidavit does not explain why two Election Commissioners recorded objections after key actions had been taken, or fully address concerns over ECINet, voter deletions in Goa and appeals in West Bengal
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Madras HC refuses to hear PIL seeking regulation of social media content
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Karnataka HC asks State to clarify their stand on compensation for farmer suicides
The affidavit submitted by the government provides that only those farmers who obtained loans from banks will be compensated
Why Indian courts tip toe around issue of marital rape
The courts do not have legislative sanction that criminalises marital rape, and they maintain the stance of ‘the ball is in their court’
Tenets of free and fair trial are sacrosanct: Delhi court on media leak of chargesheet in violence case
During the hearing, the court took cognisance of supplementary chargesheet against 18 accused, including Umar Khalid and others
Women’s rights activists demand CJI’s apology for alleged comments
Letter condemns CJI’s comments questioning marital rape and for asking rape accused if he would marry survivor
Centre delays compliance of CCTVs at probe agencies, SC says it is “dragging its feet”
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Delhi HC quashes defamation case against Mitali Saran over RSS article
The complainant who claimed to be an RSS member, had alleged that the article had lowered his reputation
Hathras: Man accused of sexual assault, shoots father outside village temple
A video of the survivor who witnessed the shooting is being circulated on social media, wherein the girl demands justice for her ordeals
Farmers’ tractor rally: Delhi court grants bail to man accused of attempting to run over the Police
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