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Judging the Judge: The communal backlash against a lynching verdict
A reasoned criminal judgment gave way to an organised campaign of communal abuse, threats and intimidation targeting the judge who delivered it
J’khand inter-caste couple allegedly threatened by family and Cabinet minister, HC provides protection
The court, like many other courts of law in the country, upheld an adult’s right to marry person of their choice
Major couple even if not of marriageable age can live together: Punjab and Haryana HC
The court upheld the right to of individuals, who have attained majority, to live together and live a life on their own terms within the corners of law
Is death penalty a deterrent against sexual crimes against women?
Year after year, since the 2012 gang rape in Delhi, governments have introduced stricter punishments, especially death penalty, in response to aggravated sexual crimes. So, why do such crimes keep on increasing, and why does their nature become more horrific and inhuman?
Anticipatory bail can be granted till the trial ends: Allahabad High Court
Court was confronted with the issue of granting pre arrest bail to an accused if he/she has already availed the same
Delhi Police question Mehmood Pracha over Anti Pakistan protest
The Police questioned him over organising a protest in October against Pakistan without prior permission
Bom HC awards compensation to victims of illegal detention
The Aurangabad bench held that the state government needs to fasten responsibility in such cases
Allahabad HC reunites interfaith couple, provides police protection
The court held that the woman has attained majority, thus is free to move and live on her own terms
Etah lawyer assault: Allahabad HC takes suo moto cognisance
The court may have been prompted by letters written by the High Court’s Bar Association and the Bar Council of India seeking action
Right to be represented in court part of due process: SC
The court also held that the right was part of right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution
Gujarat HC takes suo motu cognisance of mid-day meal survey
The High Court has issued notices to the principal secretary of education department and the commissioner of mid-day meal scheme
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