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Schools, offices mustn’t insist on father’s name of kid born to rape survivor, says Punjab & Haryana HC

While hearing a rape survivor's petition for compensation, the court issued a slew of directives for rehabilitation of sexual assault victims.

‘We want peace, harmony to prevail’: SC to strengthen 2018 guidelines to curb hate crimes

The top court has asked the Centre to collate details from states and UTs on compliance of its 2018 verdict in three weeks.

SEBI informs SC it has reached final lap in Adani probe, will take action based on outcome

The regulator in Friday's report also said its investigation on some offshore deals covered 12 foreign portfolio investors who were public shareholders of Adani group companies.

‘For fair process’: Supreme Court transfers to Assam all Manipur violence cases probed by CBI

The ethnic clashes in Manipur which began early May have so far claimed over 150 lives and driven thousands to relief camps.

Husband not paying maintenance despite court order? HC says civil suit can be filed for arrears

Arrears of maintenance pending for over a year can be recovered through civil suit, even if recourse under Section 125(3) of CrPC before magistrate isn’t available anymore, says court.

Modi govt starts arguments in Article 370 hearing, invokes Nehru — ‘won’t accept divine right of kings’

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta commenced arguments on the central government’s behalf on the 10th day of hearings in case challenging abrogation of Article 370.

Maternity benefits part of woman’s dignity, can’t be based on nature of employment, says Delhi HC

Court rules in favour of advocate denied maternity leave by Delhi State Legal Services Authority. DSLSA argued she had no locus standi to approach court as she was not a regular employee.

Karnataka contests TN plea in SC for ‘fair share’ of Cauvery water, cites ‘failed’ monsoon

The governments in Karnataka are led by allies Congress and DMK. However, Cauvery watersharing is a decades-old dispute that is highly emotive in both states.

UP plans eco-restoration of Mathura forests with plants ‘beloved to Lord Krishna’, seeks SC nod

According to SC application, UP forest department seeks to replace Prosopis Juliflora — an invasive alien species — with native plant species in 37 'ancient forest' areas around Mathura.

Centre won’t touch special provisions for Northeast, says Tushar Mehta at Article 370 hearing

Solicitor general makes statement in response to Congress leader Manish Tewari's 'apprehensions' about central govt abrogating special provisions for Northeast in Article 371.

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.