Day: January 20, 2022
Sameer Wankhede’s father files contempt plea against Nawab Malik in Bombay High Court
Dhyandev Wankhede, father of former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director Sameer Wankhede, on Wednesday moved a contempt plea in the Bombay High Court, claiming that despite an undertaking given to the court last month, NCP Minister Nawab Malik continues to defame his family and has made contentious remarks on December 28, 2021, January 2 […]
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Explained: The debate over marital rape
The Delhi High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutional validity of the ‘marital rape immunity’ provided for in the Indian Penal Code. The case has put the spotlight on crucial issues concerning consent, the extent of state control on female sexual autonomy, and correcting historical prejudices in law. What is the case about? […]
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Intensions of Punjab, Haryana right, efforts lagging: High Court
While perusing the report submitted by Punjab and Haryana, mentioning the details of the cases pending against sitting/former MPs/MLAs, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that the intention on the part of the states is not lacking but the efforts supporting it appear to be missing or at least lagging. The affidavits by […]
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