According to the GRP, the woman was travelling on Narmada Express on August 7, to reach her hometown but when she did not arrive, her brother Ankush Tiwari lodged a missing complaint with the GRP Katni on August 8. Later, the case was transferred to GRP Rani Kamalapati station in Bhopal, whe
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) against a 2022 judgement of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which held that a 16-year-old Muslim girl can enter into a valid marriage with a Muslim man and granted prote
The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy.
The Uttarakhand government said that in the interest of the citizens of the state, the time limit for exemption of marriage registration fee of Rs 250 under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Rules has been extended till January 26, 2026, this decision has been taken by the government in public in
A Pakistan government report reveals widespread discrimination and abuse against minority children, especially Christians and Hindus. Issues include forced conversions, child marriages, and bonded labour. Despite urgent calls for reform, progress remains limited due to lack of political will
Harare [Zimbabwe]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 31: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025, in presence of Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and African & Asian Fir
A sexual assault case has been registered against Kerala rapper Hirandas Murali, better known as Vedan, following a complaint by a young doctor alleging sexual relations on the false promise of marriage multiple times between August 2021 and March 2023, according to the Police PRO.
The couple got married in 2008 after two years of dating. They first registered their marriage in Goa and then had a traditional ceremony in Mumbai. Sanjay and Maanayata are parents to twins, son Shahraan and daughter Iqra, who were born in 2010. The actor was previously married to Richa
Highlighting the contributions of Bhikhari Thakur to the Bhojpuri society, the BJP MP stated that he raised the issues of child marriage, displacement, women's respect, caste discrimination and social evils through his writings and music.
He said that the UCC law not only makes the society more legally organised, but is also a decisive step towards protecting the rights of women and safeguarding their interests. Every registration under UCC is a symbol of social empowerment for the state.