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TopicMeghalaya High Court

Topic: Meghalaya High Court

Meghalaya HC frames rules on compensation for custodial deaths — ‘will only stop when state bleeds’

Calling custodial deaths 'slur on civilised state', HC issued 6-month deadline for compensating families of custodial violence victims. Bench said compensation to depend on victim's age.

‘Reckless exercise by irresponsible appellant’— Meghalaya HC order imposing Rs 10 lakh fine on PWD

HC came down heavily on PWD for its conduct during a dispute with a contractor over delayed payments, and also criticised 'govt litigants' who 'throw sheafs of paper at the court'.

Child abuse or ‘teen romance’: 9 times courts gave a mixed message on POCSO

Meghalaya HC quashed case against man for marrying, impregnating 'consenting minor'. But recent judgments in cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act not uniform.

Meghalaya HC upholds rape conviction, says still penetration even if survivor wore underpants

HC referred to IPC Section 375 (b) and (c) and said penetration does not have to be complete, dismissing accused’s appeal in 2006 case involving rape of a minor girl.

‘Regret I couldn’t demolish feudal culture’: Madras HC Chief Justice pens farewell note for staff

New Delhi: On his last day in office Wednesday, Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee expressed gratitude towards the members of the legal...

HC refuses to quash FIR against Shillong Times editor, says Facebook post divisive

Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim has been booked for a Facebook post where she discussed an alleged attack on non-tribal boys. Mukhim says she will challenge the HC order in Supreme Court.

Meghalaya HC sets aside its judgment that called for India to be a Hindu Rashtra

Division bench says December 2018 ruling by Justice S.R. Sen (since retired) offends the Constitution and is legally flawed.

Supreme Court stays order convicting Shillong Times editor and publisher

The Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim and publisher Shoba Chaudhuri were convicted in a contempt case for publishing an article on facilities for retired judges.

Media watchdog says HC order on The Shillong Times will adversely impact press freedom

Press Council chairman says will file a plea for impleadment in Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim's appeal against the order.

Editors Guild says court order against Shillong Times intimidatory & undermines press freedom

The Meghalaya High Court imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh each for the editor and publisher in a contempt of court case.

On Camera

The Bengal Files has made sure Kolkata dusts history books to find out real Gopal Mukherjee

Whether it is due to the alleged unofficial ban on The Bengal Files or allegations by Gopal Mukherjee’s family against Agnihotri, everyone in the state wants to know more about Mukherjee.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?