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Anti-adultery laws must to protect marriage: Government to Supreme CourtThe government was responding to a court notice on a public interest litigation which wanted the law struck down as it was not gender neutr...12 Jul, 2018, 07.18 AM IST- Is it time for India to scrape the patriarchal adultery law?The law is applicable only when the wife commits adultery.26 Feb, 2017, 01.01 PM IST
- Seldom do sexually-harassed women get justice thanks to the labyrinthine criminal justice systemDonna Fernandes of women's rights organisation Vimochana said women are forced to reconcile because of a lack of sensitivity and awareness.13 Jan, 2017, 01.47 PM IST
- Vision Group: HC orders notice on MP's petitionThe petition further sought to issue declaration that the BMPC as the only committee authorised to consider, discuss, opine on matters rela...03 Jun, 2016, 08.06 PM IST
- Anti-dowry law likely to be amended soonUnder the section, a man and his relatives can face imprisonment for up to three years as well as fine.19 Apr, 2015, 10.34 AM IST
- 10% of dowry cases false, government plans changes in lawGovernment is working on a proposal to make Section 498A of IPC—that deals with offences of dowry demand and cruelty by husband and in-laws...22 Mar, 2015, 10.13 AM IST
- Government plans to amend anti-dowry harassment lawNow, the offence is non-compoundable and non-bailable which provides for immediate arrest of the accused.15 Mar, 2015, 11.16 AM IST
- Government planning to make anti-dowry law compoundableBy making an offence compoundable, contesting parties get an option to compromise their issues outside the court and avoid a trial.11 Mar, 2015, 04.18 PM IST
- Chidambaram favours separation of investigation, prosecutionP Chidambaram strongly advocated separation of investigation and prosecution by amending the criminal justice system for speedy delivery of...28 Feb, 2012, 08.22 PM IST
- 8 things government can do for 8% GDP growthPM says growth will be 7%. Pundits say reform this and reform that. But there are some little-discussed changes that can boost growth.15 Jan, 2012, 03.31 PM IST
- 2G scam: Does govt think we are keeping businessmen in jail, asks SCThe Supreme Court sought to know if the Centre and the CBI were on the same page on the prosecution of the 2G scam accused.13 Oct, 2011, 08.43 AM IST
- 2G scam: Does govt think we are keeping businessmen in jail, asks SCThe Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to know if the Centre and the CBI were on the same page on the prosecution of the 2G scam accused.13 Oct, 2011, 08.00 AM IST
- The term 'wife' should include live-in partner too: SCA two judge bench of the Supreme Court has favoured broad meaning of the term ‘wife’ to include live-in partners for the purposes of mainte...09 Oct, 2010, 04.01 AM IST
- Centre will give suo motu directive to NIA only rarelySeeking to allay apprehensions of states on the scope of recently enacted laws including the NIA Act, home minister P Chidambaram has assur...17 Jan, 2009, 05.48 AM IST
- Political unanimity against live-inMonday blues didn’t inhibit the House of elders as members got fired up over laws dealing with live-in relationships.16 Dec, 2008, 04.52 AM IST
- Govt mulls live telecast of select court proceedingsGovernment was open to the idea of court proceedings in important cases being telecast live but a decision would need wider consultations, ...14 Mar, 2007, 01.20 PM IST
- ‘Protection of all witnesses not practical’At a time when the Malimath committee on criminal justice system reforms has recommended enacting a legislation on the lines of laws in the...23 Jan, 2007, 01.02 AM IST
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