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'Courts can hold sedition trials if accused has no objection': Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has ruled that trials under the sedition law, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, can proceed if the accused agrees. T...21 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST- PM Modi apologises to women after Lok Sabha rejects 33% quota bill, vows to ‘remove every obstacle’ to ensure representationPrime Minister Modi has apologized to women across India. The Lok Sabha rejected a proposal for 33% reservation for women in Parliament. Th...19 Apr, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
- West Bengal elections: Even in 100 years, TMC cannot absolve itself of sins it committed against youth, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Trinamool Congress, accusing them of failing Bengal's youth and hindering the ...09 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Judgements on decriminalising adultery, same-sex consensual relationship 'not a good law': Centre in SCThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that landmark judgments on adultery and same-sex relationships were based on subjective 'constitu...08 Apr, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Today in US history on April 2: From early exploration and nation-building to war, civil unrest, and justice milestonesAmerica's past unfolded on April 2 with significant events. In 1513, Spain claimed Florida. By 1792, the US established its mint and dollar...02 Apr, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- 'Reform or risk?' Jan Vishwas bill 2.0 triggers political face-off in Lok SabhaLok Sabha witnessed a debate on the Jan Vishwas bill. The ruling BJP highlighted its role in decriminalising minor offences for ease of bus...01 Apr, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- Criminal laws framed to ensure citizens' rights protected, criminals don't escape: Amit ShahAmit Shah calls new criminal laws India's biggest reform. The Narendra Modi government framed laws protecting citizen rights. Full implemen...01 Jul, 2025, 06.46 PM IST
- Lok Sabha passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill; step towards ending colonial-era laws, says ministerThe Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, on Friday. The bill aims to align with international conventions and address ...28 Mar, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
- As Chandigarh implements new criminal laws, PM Modi says it's end of colonial lawsPrime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the full implementation of Bharat's new legal frameworks, replacing outdated British-era laws. The ...03 Dec, 2024, 11.37 PM IST
- “Justice sees everyone equally”: Supreme Court unveils new 'Lady Justice' statue symbolising modern Indian legal idealsIn a significant move reflecting India’s departure from its colonial past, the Supreme Court has unveiled a redesigned 'Lady Justice' statu...16 Oct, 2024, 10.24 PM IST
- View: More than repaint of crime lawsThe Indian Parliament has passed three new criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sa...01 Jan, 2024, 12.43 AM IST
- New criminal justice bills mark end of colonial-era laws, watershed moment in history: PM ModiThese bills will replace the Indian Penal Code-1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure-1898 and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively....23 Dec, 2023, 05.44 PM IST
- All about Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act and why it is causing concernsThe new law, which replaces a similar colonial era law, authorises police officers to take measurements of people convicted, arrested or fa...04 Aug, 2022, 09.16 PM IST
- How India is fighting Coronavirus with a colonial-era law on epidemicsThe law does not bestow the Centre any power beyond issuing advisories and coordinating.22 Mar, 2020, 09.18 AM IST
- Sec 377: A timeline of the colonial law in the modern eraSection 377 was introduced in 1861 by the British, on lines of the Buggery Act of 1533.07 Sep, 2018, 10.25 AM IST
- International rights group demands 'Comrade' S Kovan's releaseAn international rights group demanded the repealing of a colonial-era law that was enforced to arrest a folk singer on writing songs criti...03 Nov, 2015, 03.44 PM IST
- Section 377: Supreme Court upholds archaic, colonial era lawIt seems more a case of passing the buck to the government and Parliament in times when questions on judicial over-reach have been raised.12 Dec, 2013, 12.31 PM IST
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