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‘Woman’, not ‘whore’ & ‘raped’, not ‘ravished’: New SC handbook to help judges avoid gender stereotypes

The handbook, released Wednesday, also comments on whether the word 'survivor' should be used, or 'victim', and says that 'gender identity is not limited to a binary'.

Prefer online appearance, avoid personal remarks — what SOP on court appearance for govt officials says 

The central govt has drawn up guidelines for the appearance of government officials in court hearings. It comes amid an increase in civil servants being called to court. 

2 sentenced to life imprisonment for Dalit minors’ gang rape & murder in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri

Two others have been sentenced to six years of imprisonment in the crime. All four — Junaid, Sunil alias Chhotu (who was known to the family), Karimuddin and Arif — were convicted last week.

‘Every state officer who colluded with rioters must be held accountable’ — SC order on Manipur

Bench led by CJI said lapses in investigative process do not bode well for state, asserted that victims of the violence 'must receive remedial measures irrespective of their community'.

Meta, Google & others commit to stepping up measures against sexual assault videos, child porn

A report submitted by SC-appointed committee says social media platforms will provide and prominently display links for reporting objectionable content & assist law enforcement agencies.

Child’s gender reconstruction surgery without their consent infringes Right to Privacy — Kerala HC

HC disposes of writ petition filed by couple seeking nod for genital reconstructive surgery on 7-year-old who suffers from genetic disorder, wants expert panel to take decision.

Can third parties challenge release of convicts in Bilkis Bano case? SC hears arguments

Petitioners who have challenged remission include CPI (M) leader Subhashini Ali & TMC MP Mahua Moitra. Convicts’ lawyers say third-party interference can’t be allowed in ‘criminal matters’.

With Assam’s thrust on ending polygamy, here’s what law says & data reveals about practice

Expert panel has submitted report to Assam govt on laws pertaining to polygamy. The practice, though declining, is still prevalent among certain communities.

Article 370 hearing: No power in Constitution that lets Centre extinguish a state, Sibal tells SC

The senior counsel was arguing for one of the petitioners who have challenged the abrogation of Article 370 & subsequent division of the state into two Union Territories in August 2019.

Gender justice & child rights veterans — the 3 women judges picked by SC to probe Manipur clashes

The panel, comprising Justice Gita Mittal, Justice Shalini Joshi & Justice Asha Menon, will investigate & suggest measures for rehabilitation & restoration of peace in the state.

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.