Accused in cases punishable with death penalty can't be considered for release: HCThe Delhi high court was hearing various petitions concerning prisoners, including a PIL for releasing on bail those undertrial prisoners (...
19 May, 2021, 09.02 PM IST
Rs 5 lakh cost on states, UTs for failing to file affidavit in SC on PIL for community kitchensThe court had on October 18 favoured setting up of community kitchens, saying the country needs this kind of system to tackle the problem o...
10 Feb, 2020, 03.03 PM IST
PIL in SC for community kitchens in all states to combat hungerThe plea alleged that many children under the age of five die every day due to hunger and malnutrition and this condition was violative of ...
01 Sep, 2019, 09.31 PM IST
Centre to give Rs 148 crore to National Legal Services AuthorityThe committee is preparing a report on implementation of legal aid provisions across the prisons in the country.
31 Jan, 2016, 05.45 PM IST
Centre to give Rs 148 crore to National Legal Services AuthorityThe members of the panel met some of the inmates and sought their feedback on the legal assistance received by them. They will next visit T...
31 Jan, 2016, 04.39 PM IST
Supreme Court's judgement on transgenders will positively impact societyIts potential effects go beyond even the larger LGBT community. This judgement is a part of our collective constitutional heritage.
20 Apr, 2014, 05.17 AM IST
Economic Survey 2013: Legal services clock a steady annual growth of 8.2%Legal services in the country have been growing at a steady annual rate of 8.2 per cent from 2005-06 to 2011-12.
27 Feb, 2013, 06.41 PM IST