An analysis of protection pleas before HC over the past 2 yrs shows denials for reasons ranging from deviation from social norms to underage partners and even creating 'chaos in society'.
The Uttarakhand government implemented the Uniform Civil Code on 27 January in a bid to regulate live-in relationships through a compulsory registration process.
State’s ex-chief secretary Shatrughan Singh asserts law has ‘no intention to look into bedroom’ and safeguards would ensure live-in couples from elsewhere came to Uttarakhand for safety.
Court says that the registration authority set up will also address grievances of live-in partners, especially issues concerning children born from such unions.
With regard to divorce, the UCC brings in provisions that penalise extrajudicial divorce modes—including talaq-us-sunnat, talaq-i-biddat, khula, maba'arat, and zihar.
BJP further asserted that 'LGBTQIA: relations are not in accord with socio-cultural mores', according to a report on stakeholder consultation made public Friday.
Don’t call him to your place the first time. He could be a stalker who now has your address. Or worse. He overstays his welcome, clogs your toilet, picks his nails, and snores.
With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.
Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.
In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
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