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‘Astonishing, grossly insensitive’ — what UK court said on Katju comparing BJP govt to Hitler

Former SC judge Markandey Katju says UK judge's remarks were 'absolutely untrue and uncalled for'.

Punjab and Haryana HC grants bail to labour rights activist Nodeep Kaur

In her bail plea, the activist, arrested last month for allegedly extorting money from industrialists, had claimed to have been severely beaten up Haryana Police.

4 move Delhi HC against FIRs filed for keeping women Tablighi members at homes during lockdown

The four petitioners gave shelter to 12 women Tablighi Jamaat members, who came to India to attend the event at its headquarters in Nizamuddin in March 2020.

Bombay HC allows Varavara Rao’s counsel to visit him for bail formalities

The court Monday had refused to grant request of Rao's lawyer Anand Grover to meet him while giving him bail on medical grounds.

Gay marriage not a fundamental right, wedding a bond between man, woman — Centre to Delhi HC

In an affidavit, the central govt said the question as to whether same sex marriage can be given legal recognition should be left to the legislature. 

Why Delhi riots panel hasn’t ruled on any of the 2,600 compensation claims it has received  

Delay in appointments & Delhi govt not providing basic facilities has meant that the high court-appointed commission only began work last month.

Wife’s refusal to make tea for husband not grounds for assault, says Bombay HC

Upholding a 35-year-old man's conviction for assaulting his wife with a hammer, the court reiterated that a wife is 'not a chattel or an object'.

‘Police can forget bullet, hair at crime scenes’ — CJI suggests magistrates cadre for probes

Supreme Court was discussing the feasibility of having a special category of judicial magistrates who could assist police and ensure fool-proof collection of evidence during initial stages of investigations.

SC imposes Rs 5 crore fine on medical college in Unnao for violating MCI regulations

The court noted the college admitted 132 students without seeking a nod from Director General Medical Education, UP; asked students to do 2-yr community service after their course.

Disha Ravi vs Safoora Zargar — why judge gave bail to one young activist but not the other

There is perceived contradiction in judgments issued by Delhi judge Dharmender Rana, however, legally, the two cases are on a different footing.

On Camera

Who is an Indian woman? Laapataa Ladies Oscar entry shows she must be submissive too

The sweeping statements by Film Federation of India Oscar jury dismiss the urban Indian woman’s life, and struggles, as foreign.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?