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Agra court hands two life imprisonment for killing Dalit man 15 years ago

Three people had brutally beaten up victim, a bicycle mechanic, over minor dispute in 2007. Third accused was let off due to lack of evidence.

What led SC to make an exception and allow a woman to use donor eggs for surrogacy

Supreme Court stayed operation of Rule 7 — which bans use of donor eggs — of Surrogacy (Regulation) Act for a woman suffering from a rare disorder that affects female reproductive system.

SC sets aside conviction of man on death row over rape-murder of 3-month-old girl

The Court remitted matter for a 'de novo (new) trial', stating that the earlier trial was conducted in a 'hurried manner' without giving man proper opportunity to defend himself.

2 Asiad golds & finally, a win in court — HC says kabbadi player eligible for Haryana govt Group-A job

Kabaddi player says two fellow players who were also part of team that bagged gold at 2014 Asiad got Group-A jobs but she was told she would get Group-B job as per revised policy.

Varanasi court adds 1 more to suit of 8 Gyanvapi cases — demand for handover of complex’s basement

In the latest suit filed, the petitioner seeks permission as a pujari to restart prayers in the tahkhana (basement) area of Gyanvapi complex & demands its supervision be handed over to DM.

‘Control sexual urges, protect your dignity’ — Calcutta HC tells young girls while hearing POCSO case

HC asked adolescent boys to 'respect' young girls while quashing an FIR against a youth convicted under POCSO. It also suggested consensual sexual acts among adolescents be decriminalised.

Court extends Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody, orders document inspection at CBI office

The court adjourned the CBI case related to Delhi excise policy till 22 November, directed counsels to inspect documents from 2 to 7 pm on every working day.

Accused ‘dependent on proceeds of organised crime’ — court order in Soumya Vishwanathan case

Confession of one of the accused, mentioned in the order, recounts how they visited crime spot & AIIMS trauma centre afterwards to gauge situation, and other criminal activities.

‘Alert, not alarmed,’ says SC after Modi govt & ED caution against pleas challenging PMLA judgment

Last year, SC upheld provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Law officers argue a 3-judge bench cannot revisit ruling by a similar bench. Case to be heard on 24 November.

Why did SC refuse to allow adoption by same-sex couples? How question split 5-judge bench

Petitioners had argued in SC that same-sex couples must have a right to adopt children. Adoption by couples currently restricted to those in ‘stable marital relationship’.

On Camera

Why Modi-Shah have failed to develop mass leaders in states the way Vajpayee-Advani did

BJP had leaders like Modi, Chouhan, Raje, Raman Singh, BSY, and Dhumal who kept the party’s flame burning. Those promoted by Modi-Shah in the last 10 years fail to inspire confidence.

How businesses can become more resilient to the physical impacts of climate change

Extreme weather events have impacted 50% of corporate respondents to a recent survey. This underlines the importance of significant action now to increase climate resilience.

‘Nightmare at Chennai Marina’: 4 dead, 96 hospitalised after pandemonium at packed IAF air show

Lakhs of people were stranded at beach in heat as crowd control measures apparently failed. At least 14 lakh people were in attendance though police had expected around 10 lakh.

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?