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Many factors responsible for pendency of cases: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"The pendency of cases in courts is not only due to a shortage of judges in High Courts but also due to various other factors like---an increase in the number of states and central legislations, accumulation of first appeals, a continuation of ordinary civil jurisdiction in some of the High
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Delhi HC transfers plea seeking uniform marriage age for men, women to Sup
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday informed the petitioner that on January 13, 2023, the Supreme Court allowed transferring the main proceedings pertaining to uniformity in the minimum age of marriage for men and women in diverse legislations.
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Blasphemy law amendment to create room for persecution: Pak rights group
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The HRCP said the proposed legislation increases the punishment for using derogatory remarks against "holy persons" from three years with a fine to imprisonment for life 'which will not be less than ten years'.
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Alarm raised over religious conversions of underage girls in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Noting Pakistan's previous attempts to pass legislation prohibiting forced conversions and protecting religious minorities, the UN experts deplored the lack of access to justice for victims and their families.
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Pakistan: UN experts urge action on coerced religious conversions, forced
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"We urge the Pakistan Government to take immediate steps to prevent and thoroughly investigate these acts objectively and in line with domestic legislation and international human rights commitments. Perpetrators must be held fully accountable," the experts said over the spike in the number
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Private cryptocurrencies have no underlying, it is speculative activity wh
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The government believes any legislation for regulation or for banning can be effective only with significant international collaboration on evaluating the risks and benefits and evolution of common taxonomy and standards.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan announces Punjab CM will take vote of confidence befo
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan's announcement comes after the Lahore High Court (LHR) reinstated Elahi as the Chief Minister after he gave assurance that he will not dissolve the legislation.
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Scotland passes gender recognition reform bill, making easier to legally c
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The legislation, which garnered 86 votes in favour but 39 against on Thursday (Local Time), was voted through following a marathon week of parliamentary scrutiny.
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Lok Sabha passes bill to expand Chhattisgarh's ST list
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed with a voice vote after a brief debate. Opposition members said the government should have come with a comprehensive legislation.
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US Senate introduces legislation to solidify its stand on Tibet-China conf
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) advanced the Tibet-China Conflict Resolution Act in advancing its interest in peacefully resolving China's occupation of Tibet and pressured the Chinese government to resume negotiations with the Dalai Lama's envoys.
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Balochistan: Political parties protest against legislation on Reko Diq dea
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The participants of the BNP-M rally marched on the streets with banners inscribed with their demands. The protesters chanted slogans against the deal and demanded the recognition of sovereignty and rights of the Baloch people over the coastline of Balochistan.
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Kerala: BJP's V Muraleedharan slams govt on enacting University Laws (Amen
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President of Kerala V Muraleedharan alleged on Saturday that the state government was holding legislation only for enacting "such a bill".
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