Top court says 2007 welfare act is aimed at securing rights of senior citizens, given the challenges they face, underlining the need for a liberal interpretation of the law.
SC said the intention behind placing directive principles of state policy in the Constitution was not for them to be rigid but for them to change with the circumstances and times.
Former Jharkhand CM was arrested Wednesday night over alleged illegal acquisition and possession of property in city. Soren has refuted charges and moved SC against his arrest.
The Rise of Affluent India report noted that the affluent segment — roughly 4% of India’s working-age population — has expanded 12 times faster than overall population in past 4 years.
Top court’s verdict came on 2011 plea pertaining to vexatious legal issue of whether non-marital children were entitled to a share in property of their parents under Hindu laws.
Manikandan, who had walked by the property daily for 10 years without knowing it was the Pichais' ancestral home, says he plans to build a house for his family here.
The bill provides for recovery of damages to public or private property during the course of an agitation. Opposition says it encourages 'dictatorship'.
Modi govt has raised the differential between circle rate and agreement value of residential properties to 20%. But the sop is limited in scope, say developers.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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