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How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimesUS funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This...
On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and libertyThe operation was an example of a technology the Metropolitan Police say is transforming policing, helping officers arrest around 2,500 wan...
Amend pregnancy termination law of rape survivors, says SCThe Supreme Court has asked the government to remove time limits for rape survivors to get abortions. This comes after a plea from AIIMS re...
TCS harassment case: Accused linked assaults to not wearing burqa, says woman engineerA woman engineer at TCS Nashik has detailed alleged harassment and religious coercion. She reported derogatory remarks about Hindu deities ...
Who is Lisa Bloom, and why did Lonna Drewes lawyer up to make revelations against congressman Eric Swalwell? Full explainer on allegations, resignation, investigation, pension, benefits and political impactWho is Lisa Bloom, and why did Lonna Drewes lawyer up to make revelations against congressman Eric Swalwell? A model accused Eric Swalwell ...
Child's teary silence can't aid rapist's defence: Supreme CourtSupreme Court overturned a 40-year-old rape case acquittal, ruling that the silence and tears of a child victim during cross-examination ca...
Beyoncé and Jay-Z set to split? Here's what tarot cards are saying about their futureTarot readings suggest that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's marriage may face challenges in the wake of recent allegations against Jay-Z.
Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles 'Likes' post about Jay-Z's rape lawsuit: Here's what really happenedTina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mother, has denied endorsing the rape lawsuit allegations against her son-in-law, Jay-Z, after her Instagram accoun...
Lawyer accusing Jay-Z and Diddy of rape says he is being harassed and intimidated by 'mysterious people'Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing over 120 alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs, claims he has been subjected to harassment and intimid...
Hema Panel Report: Survivors reluctant to pursue legal action; SIT stalls in 35 abuse casesKerala police grapple with 35 FIRs stemming from the Hema Committee report on sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry. Many survivors a...
BJP and I stand with family: Suvendu Adhikari after meeting parents of victim of RG Kar rape-murder caseBJP leader Suvendu Adhikari met the family of the RG Kar rape and murder victim, ensuring support and demanding justice. The medical commun...
Criminalisation of marital rape: SC questions impact on marriage, petitioner argues it's personal, not institutionalThe Supreme Court of India queries if criminalizing marital rape may destabilize the institution of marriage, with the CJI-led bench explor...
Govt opposes in SC pleas to criminalise marital rape, says it may destroy institution of marriageThe Centre has opposed making marital rape a criminal offense, stating it could disrupt marriages. The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions...
After 29 years, man born out of wedlock gets full rightsThe Chhattisgarh high court recognized a 29-year-old man born to an unmarried woman as a legitimate son, entitling him to benefits from his...
Focus on 'Nyay' instead of 'dand': Amit Shah welcomes 'swadeshi' criminal lawsUnion home minister Amit Shah announced the implementation of three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Surak...
Supreme Court rules all women entitled to safe, legal abortionThe Supreme Court has ruled that all women, regardless of their marital status, were entitled to benefits of safe and legal abortion till 2...
Rape is rape, even if committed by husband: Karnataka HC suggests changes in lawThe high court in its order on marital rape said that the age old thought and tradition that the husbands are the rulers of their wives, th...
UP police officer cites forensic report, says Hathras woman not raped; legal experts junk claimCiting a forensic science laboratory (FSL) report, ADG (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said the cause of her death is an injury on the neck ...
PM doing 'dirty politics' over Alwar gang rape case: MayawatiHours after the prime minister's remarks at election rallies in Kushinagar and Deoria earlier in the day, Mayawati said, "In the wake of th...
Juventus FC star Cristiano Ronaldo accused of rape, lawyers plan to sue publicationRonaldo's lawyer Christian Schertz said in a statement the report was "an inadmissible reporting of suspicions in the area of privacy", and...