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Bombay HC refuses to quash FIR against Sushant Singh’s sister in prescription forgery case

Court says prima facie there's evidence against Priyanka Singh for allegedly forging a medical prescription for Sushant Singh Rajput, but quashes FIR against another sister, Meetu.

Hear NDTV promoters’ appeals without insisting on deposit of SEBI fine, SC tells SAT

The bench was informed by SG Tushar Mehta that the deposit of money is a condition precedent for grant of stay on the direction of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

SC gives Siddique Kappan interim bail to meet ailing mother in Kerala, bars media interaction

Granting 5-day bail, SC said Kappan can't give interviews to any media or use social media. He will be escorted by UP Police to and from his mother's house.

SC seeks reply from Centre, WhatsApp on plea alleging lower standards of privacy for India

The top court said that people have grave apprehensions that they will lose their privacy, and it is our duty to protect them.

Kargil Congress Councillor ‘demeaned armed forces’ but didn’t commit sedition, says J&K HC

LAHDC-K Councillor Zakir Hussain was charged with sedition and other offences under IPC in June last year for his comments on the Indian Army.

Bail for 3, but 2 still in jail — why duo arrested with Munawar Faruqui is still in prison

The five men arrested from an Indore cafe for 'offensive jokes' are Faruqui, Prakhar Vyas, Edwin Anthony, Nalin Yadav, and Sadaqat Khan. Yadav and Khan are still in prison.

AIMPLB moves SC against plea seeking ‘uniform grounds of divorce’ for all citizens

The plea, filed by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, sought directions to the Centre to take steps to remove anomalies in divorce laws and make them uniform for all citizens.

Right to protest cannot be anytime, everywhere — SC dismisses Shaheen Bagh review plea

The top court said there may be spontaneous protests but in case of prolonged dissent or protest, there can't be continued occupation of public place affecting the rights of others.

Can an under-18 Muslim girl be married? HC verdict puts focus back on Child Marriage law

HC grants protection to 17-year-old girl & her spouse as Muslim personal law allows marriage after age 15. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act is silent on personal laws.

Bombay High Court allows mentally challenged rape survivor to terminate 23-week pregnancy

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act allows one to terminate a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks only if courts conclude that it poses a threat to the health of mother or child.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

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?