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What led SC to make an exception and allow a woman to use donor eggs for surrogacy

Supreme Court stayed operation of Rule 7 — which bans use of donor eggs — of Surrogacy (Regulation) Act for a woman suffering from a rare disorder that affects female reproductive system.

SC sets aside conviction of man on death row over rape-murder of 3-month-old girl

The Court remitted matter for a 'de novo (new) trial', stating that the earlier trial was conducted in a 'hurried manner' without giving man proper opportunity to defend himself.

2 Asiad golds & finally, a win in court — HC says kabbadi player eligible for Haryana govt Group-A job

Kabaddi player says two fellow players who were also part of team that bagged gold at 2014 Asiad got Group-A jobs but she was told she would get Group-B job as per revised policy.

Varanasi court adds 1 more to suit of 8 Gyanvapi cases — demand for handover of complex’s basement

In the latest suit filed, the petitioner seeks permission as a pujari to restart prayers in the tahkhana (basement) area of Gyanvapi complex & demands its supervision be handed over to DM.

‘Control sexual urges, protect your dignity’ — Calcutta HC tells young girls while hearing POCSO case

HC asked adolescent boys to 'respect' young girls while quashing an FIR against a youth convicted under POCSO. It also suggested consensual sexual acts among adolescents be decriminalised.

Court extends Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody, orders document inspection at CBI office

The court adjourned the CBI case related to Delhi excise policy till 22 November, directed counsels to inspect documents from 2 to 7 pm on every working day.

Accused ‘dependent on proceeds of organised crime’ — court order in Soumya Vishwanathan case

Confession of one of the accused, mentioned in the order, recounts how they visited crime spot & AIIMS trauma centre afterwards to gauge situation, and other criminal activities.

‘Alert, not alarmed,’ says SC after Modi govt & ED caution against pleas challenging PMLA judgment

Last year, SC upheld provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Law officers argue a 3-judge bench cannot revisit ruling by a similar bench. Case to be heard on 24 November.

Why did SC refuse to allow adoption by same-sex couples? How question split 5-judge bench

Petitioners had argued in SC that same-sex couples must have a right to adopt children. Adoption by couples currently restricted to those in ‘stable marital relationship’.

‘No live-streaming of raids’ — Calcutta HC issues guidelines for media and ED, says not a gag order

The Calcutta HC guidelines came in a plea filed by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee’s wife Rujira Banerjee after she was interrogated by ED in alleged ‘cash-for-jobs’ scam.

On Camera

SC order on stray dogs is like Tughlaq’s march to Daulatabad—grand in tone, empty in substance

SC’s order asks institutions to breed unnecessary panic and build fortresses, when they are yet to achieve basic safety or dignity.

No more text-heavy ads, wider scope of services—ICAI’s ethics code overhaul to promote Indian CA firms

Open to public feedback until 26 November, the revised guidelines, among other changes, give CA firms more flexibility to advertise & promote their services.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.