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Judiciary played yeoman's role in national endeavour for gender equality:
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Justice Nagarathna said that the judiciary has subjected gender-biased laws, policies and norms to constitutional scrutiny. Thus, the courts - as guarantors of equal protection - have played a critical role in ensuring that non-discrimination and fairness emerge as the central governing prin
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Bar Council of India appreciates removal of colonial, outdated criminal la
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The BCI recognised the introduction of provisions addressing contemporary challenges, including the categorization of mob lynching as a separate offence, encompassing hate crimes based on race, caste, community, sex, language, or place of birth. Effective implementation and victim support wi
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman accuses political parties of 'attacking'
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
He said conspiracies were being planned to revoke PTI's electoral symbol and exclude the party from the general elections set to be held in February.
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Constitution has given us a judicial setup to remedy injustice, especially
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Monday delivered a speech at the inaugural ceremony of the "Fight for Justice" Awards held here in the national capital and said the Constitution has given us a judicial setup to remedy injustice, especially for the less fortunate sections of our
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Delhi LG approves promotion of 13 Assistant Public Prosecutors to Addition
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the promotion of 13 Assistant Public Prosecutors to the post of Additional Public Prosecutors (APPs). This will help speed up cases, in the day-to-day working of the subordinate judiciary in the Capital, said a press release issued by the LG'
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Tamil Nadu police produces ED officer caught taking bribe before Dindigul
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Tiwari was taken to the judiciary magistrate on Tuesday after being arrested on December 2. The 2016-batch officer currently posted in Madurai was arrested after being chased on the Dindigul-Madurai highway for eight kilometres.
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President Murmu praises SC for making judgements available in vernacular l
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday praised the Supreme Court for publishing verdicts in various regional languages on its website adding that as the language of the higher judiciary is English, making it difficult for a large section of society to understand the judicial processes.
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Constitution of India is guarded by strong and independent judiciary: SCBA
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Dr Adish Aggarwala at the Constitution Day function organised by the Supreme Court of India said, the Constitution of India is guarded by a strong and independent judiciary.
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Transfer of 24 HC judges in one go marks power shift from executive to jud
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, who has been moved to Patna High Court from Calcutta, said his transfer along with other 23 judges marks the "beginning of a power shift" from executive to the judiciary.
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Goa PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral resigns; to make way for Congress turncoat
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"It is with a heavy heart that I resign from the esteemed position of Minister in the departments of PWD, Environment, Legislative Affairs, Law and Judiciary. I thank you for the continuous support and confidence you have entrusted in me," said Cabral in a letter.
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"Being done by unbiased institutions": MoS Nisith Pramaik on Jyotipriya Ma
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on the minister's arrest, Pramanik said, "If anyone commits any crime, they have to face the punishment. We completely trust our Indian constitution and the Indian judiciary. Whatever is happening is being done by unbiased institutions. The truth will come in front."
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Judges have vital role to play in social evolution: CJI DY Chandrachud
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Monday said judges, though not elected, play a vital role as the judiciary is a stabilising influence on society as it evolves rapidly with the advent of new technologies.
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