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Karnataka govt defends criminal prosecution of man who ‘kept wife as sex slave’

Karnataka’s stand to defend its move to register a rape case against the man comes at a time when the debate over exception to marital rape is pending in the top court.

Allahabad HC grants interim anticipatory bail to Chinmayanand in 2011 Shahjahanpur rape case

The interim anticipatory bail was granted to Chinmayanand till the next date of listing on 6 February, on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh, along with two sureties.

Sharp decline in disposal, increased pendency — how pandemic affected district courts in India 

There’s been a 40% decline in disposal of cases during pandemic, a report mapping district courts’ performance showed.  The study was conducted by a Delhi-based think-tank. 

Earthquake, flood, fire: What ‘Act of God’ defence means and when it is rejected by courts

What does the defence of Act of God exactly mean? When is it accepted as a defence by courts and when is it rejected by courts? ThePrint explains

‘Guilty’ of poll code violations, UP’s Sanjay Gangwar is 2nd minister in Yogi 2.0 to face conviction

On Saturday, a special court found Gangwar guilty in two cases of code violations during 2012 assembly polls. The cases pertain to a time when he was in the Bahujan Samaj Party.

‘School gates shut in their faces’ — Delhi HC rues ‘humiliation’ of EWS students denied admission

Hearing 39 writ petitions of students denied admission under EWS quota by private schools in Delhi, HC issued directives to department of education to ensure RTE Act followed in ‘letter & spirit'.

‘No error apparent’ — SC rejects Bilkis Bano’s review plea against premature release of 11 convicts

An SC bench dismissed the petition on 13 Dec, opining 'no case for review is made out'. Till the time order was uploaded Saturday, Bilkis' lawyer was unaware of reasons for dismissal.

‘Extortion racket’ — Punjab & Haryana HC denies bail to woman accused of framing man in rape case

New Delhi: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected the bail application of a woman — who had filed nine cases against different...

‘Why we hear routine matters…,’ SC explains, 2 days after law minister pointed out backlog

Top court held up the example of a power equipment theft case it was hearing Friday, and said there would have been a ‘serious miscarriage of justice’ if it didn’t intervene in such cases.

PILs can become ‘instrument of blackmail’ to target infra — SC upholds order against Mumbai NGO

Bench led by CJI Chandrachud upheld Bombay High Court order that imposed Rs 1 lakh fine on NGO for filing ‘motivated’ Public Interest Litigation against redevelopment project.

On Camera

There’s too much Akshay Kumar on screen. Take a break and come back with a Hera Pheri

Every few months, a new release raises the question: Can this film save Akshay Kumar’s career? So far, the answer has been a resounding no.

Pilots, engineers, maintenance crew — skilled worker shortages add to crisis in aviation sector

India’s aviation space is grappling with more than just a pilot deficit problem as industry experts highlight the need for the government and the aviation regulator to step in.

Indian Navy carries out maiden operation as CMF member, seizes 940 kg drugs in Arabian Sea

India became an associate member of CMF in July 2022 and a full member last November; another engagement key to the country’s widening military diplomacy.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.