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On a train without ticket or using someone else’s? These railway mistakes could soon cost you far more as Centre plans fine hike from July 1Train travel could soon come with stricter penalties as the Centre plans to double the minimum fine for ticketless travel from Rs 250 to Rs...
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi punished with 74 lashes for performing without hijab in an online concert, calls it vulgarIranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi faces 74 lashes and a two-year travel ban for performing without a hijab during a viral online concert. The ...
Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
Quote of the day by Mae West: 'Getting married is like trading the adoration of many for the sarcasm of one...' - A witty observation about the shift from romance to reality in married life, by one of America's boldest starsMae West’s famous quote about marriage reflects her trademark mix of humour and sharp social observation that made her one of old Hollywood...
SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestras, spasThe Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC regarding a PIL. The petition seeks a complete ban on employing childre...
Skin Doctor case: Can you be arrested over your social media posts in India?Social media influencer Dr. Neelam Singh, 'The Skin Doctor', was arrested by Delhi Police for alleged posts targeting businessman Sunjay Ka...
Delhi HC asks Google, Apple to act against obscene content on mobile appsThe Delhi High Court has ordered Google and Apple to take strict action against obscene pornographic content on their mobile applications. ...
Calling someone ‘bastard’ in anger is not obscene: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of India ruled that using the word "bastard" in a heated exchange does not constitute obscenity under Section 294 of the ...
Government blocks 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene contentNew Delhi authorities have taken decisive action against five OTT platforms. MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu have ...
Govt blocks 25 OTT platforms for streaming obscene, vulgar contentThe action to disable 26 websites and 14 apps have been taken in consultation with the ministries of home affairs, electronics and IT, and ...
'You look smart': Messages like these to unknown woman at night amount to obscenity, rules courtA sessions court in Mumbai upheld the conviction of a man who sent obscene WhatsApp messages to a former corporator. The court ruled that m...
Blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content: GovtThe Indian government blocked 18 online video streaming platforms on March 14, 2024, for distributing obscene and vulgar content, according...
Govt to ensure strict action against obscenity and abuse on OTT content: IB Min Anurag ThakurCurrently, OTT platforms have more liberty over their screening practices in the absence of censorship, because it only requires them to co...
Can’t put obscene words in Gandhi’s mouth, SC said in 2015, picking Nariman over SubramaniumThe controversial ruling delivered in 2015 is one of the most talked about judgments of CJI Dipak Misra.
Supreme Court refuses to stay Maharashtra's new law on dance barsThe apex court, however, allowed three dance bars which were granted licences by the state administration to continue to function under the...
Supreme Court clears decks for dance bars in MumbaiSupreme Court cleared the decks for the issuance of dance bar licences as it modified the conditions for the permit and excluded installati...
Cricket World Cup 2015: Darren Bravo reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of ConductLevel 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee.
- Price vs porn: RBI governor would know it when he sees it
A speech by the RBI governor is often associated with stimulus, but usually not of the bodily kind.
- eBay chief moves SC in DPS MMS case
eBay chairman Avinash Bajaj has moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi high court order which allowed proceedings against him for permit...
- 'Court need not view porn CD to frame obscenity charges'
In an anti-climax for a man caught playing an alleged pornographic CD at a cyber cafe, a court here has ruled that a magistrate need not vi...