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Not unusual to make daughter-in-law do house work, says Kerala HC in a divorce case

In an order accepting a man’s divorce plea, the Kerala HC said no family is devoid of clashes and it is common for elders to scold or abuse youngsters.

Spike in Covid deaths, families’ refusal to claim bodies led to LNJP pile-up: Delhi govt to HC

AAP govt tells Delhi HC measures such as allowing use of wood for cremation and extension of crematorium hours have been taken to dispose of bodies.

HC pulls up Bihar govt for ‘neglecting’ rural areas, orders filling up of doctor vacancies

The court was hearing petitions challenging the govt’s decision to not give incentive marks to doctors who had served in rural or difficult areas.

SC collegium willing, this Karnataka judge could become first woman Chief Justice of India

Justice B.V. Nagarathna’s seniority and the fact that her parent HC, Karnataka, has 3 representatives in the Supreme Court could work against her.

J&K HC rejects plea of Kashmir bar chief’s release, asks him to shun ‘secessionist’ ideology

J&K HC Bar Association chief Mian Abdul Qayoom was detained under PSA last year. He is currently lodged at Tihar jail.

Don’t charge train or bus fare, provide walking migrants food & shelter, SC tells govts

Supreme Court noted there were lapses in the Centre and state govts' responses to the migrant workers crisis, and was concerned for those wanting to go back home.

Madhya Pradesh High Court judge makes donations for food to poor a bail condition

Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari has been directing bail applicants to donate an amount between Rs 10,000 and Rs 25,000 to the district collector.

Don’t hide behind financial constraints, test more, including dead bodies: HC to Telangana

The Telangana HC has asked the KCR government to raise the number of tests being carried out throughout the state as far as practically and financially feasible.

Centre must ensure public isn’t instigated, Supreme Court says on plea on Tablighi Jamaat

The Supreme Court was hearing a batch of petitions which alleged that certain news reports were communalising the Nizamuddin Markaz incident.

Delhi HC seeks report after WhatsApp video claims Covid patient denied bed by private hospital

Delhi HC order for Centre and Delhi govts also asks for details of Covid helplines, capacity created to deal with such calls, and nature of assistance rendered.

On Camera

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.