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"Dowry Demand Not Needed To Invoke Cruelty Charge Against Husband": Top Court
The Supreme Court has said dowry demand was not a prerequisite to constitute the offence of cruelty under section 498A of the IPC introduced in 1983 to protect married women from the husband and in-laws.
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Right to Life, Liberty Of Person Facing Criminal Charges Can't Be Overlooked: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution couldn't be overlooked only because a person faced criminal charges as it quashed a case against three people under the stringent UP Gangsters Act.
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Divisive Rhetoric On Religion Harms Constitutional Unity: Supreme Court Judge
The increasing use of divisive rhetoric based on religion, caste and ethnicity poses a major challenge to the constitutional ideal of fraternity as well as the sense of unity in the country, Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra has said.
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India Must Shield Constitutional Bodies From Political Influence: Supreme Court Judge
India must protect the integrity of its constitutional institutions from outside interference, including those that are politically motivated, said Justice PS Narasimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India, on Sunday.
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Victimisation Of Women For 'Witchcraft' Blot On Constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said victimisation of women in the name of witchcraft was a blot on constitutional spirit and censured an order staying the proceedings against man accused of disrobing and abusing women in the name of witchcraft.
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"Very Welcome Idea": Former Chief Justice UU Lalit On Constitution Debate
Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit has said the planned debate on the Constitution in parliament "certainly has good features about it".
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Not Country's "Moral Guardian": Harish Salve On Supreme Court's Role
Harish Salve, senior advocate and the country's leading constitutional expert, today explained the larger-than-life image of the Supreme Court, indicating that it is executive inaction that led to such a situation.
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Space For Various Beliefs In Democracy But Should Conform With Constitution: Top Court
The Supreme Court on Friday said in a democracy there was always space for different ideologies but those beliefs had to be in conformity with the Constitution.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against "Socialist", "Secular" In Constitution's Preamble
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms "socialist", "secular" and "integrity" to the Preamble.
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Supreme Court Questions Centre On Maternity Leave Restrictions For Adoptive Mothers
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the rationale behind a provision which entitles only those women, who adopt a child below the age of three months, to seek maternity leave benefits.
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Aligarh Muslim University A Minority Institution? Supreme Court's Key 4:3 Verdict
A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court ruled 4:3 Friday to overturn a key 1967 judgement on the Aligarh Muslim University, which removed minority status, but left it to a second (as yet unconstituted) bench to decide if it must revert.
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Supreme Court To Deliver Its Verdict In Aligarh Muslim University Minority Status
A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will deliver on Friday its judgment on the issue of minority status of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
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Pakistan Empowers Parliament To Pick Supreme Court Chief Justice
Pakistan approved changes to the constitution on Monday, which included empowering parliament to pick the Supreme Court's chief justice, drawing criticism from opposition parties who said it was an attempt to subvert the judiciary.
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"You Don't Want India To Be Secular?": Supreme Court On Preamble Petitions
The terms "socialist" and "secular" are part of the Constitution's basic structure and the courts have repeatedly emphasised this in multiple judgments, the Supreme Court said today
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MPs Can Cross Vote On Major Issues, Rules Pakistan Supreme Court
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that lawmakers can vote separately from their parties on major issues, allowing parliamentary horse-trading as the government tries to rally support for constitutional reform.
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"Dowry Demand Not Needed To Invoke Cruelty Charge Against Husband": Top Court
The Supreme Court has said dowry demand was not a prerequisite to constitute the offence of cruelty under section 498A of the IPC introduced in 1983 to protect married women from the husband and in-laws.
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Right to Life, Liberty Of Person Facing Criminal Charges Can't Be Overlooked: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution couldn't be overlooked only because a person faced criminal charges as it quashed a case against three people under the stringent UP Gangsters Act.
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Divisive Rhetoric On Religion Harms Constitutional Unity: Supreme Court Judge
The increasing use of divisive rhetoric based on religion, caste and ethnicity poses a major challenge to the constitutional ideal of fraternity as well as the sense of unity in the country, Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra has said.
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India Must Shield Constitutional Bodies From Political Influence: Supreme Court Judge
India must protect the integrity of its constitutional institutions from outside interference, including those that are politically motivated, said Justice PS Narasimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India, on Sunday.
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Victimisation Of Women For 'Witchcraft' Blot On Constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said victimisation of women in the name of witchcraft was a blot on constitutional spirit and censured an order staying the proceedings against man accused of disrobing and abusing women in the name of witchcraft.
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"Very Welcome Idea": Former Chief Justice UU Lalit On Constitution Debate
Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit has said the planned debate on the Constitution in parliament "certainly has good features about it".
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Not Country's "Moral Guardian": Harish Salve On Supreme Court's Role
Harish Salve, senior advocate and the country's leading constitutional expert, today explained the larger-than-life image of the Supreme Court, indicating that it is executive inaction that led to such a situation.
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Space For Various Beliefs In Democracy But Should Conform With Constitution: Top Court
The Supreme Court on Friday said in a democracy there was always space for different ideologies but those beliefs had to be in conformity with the Constitution.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against "Socialist", "Secular" In Constitution's Preamble
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms "socialist", "secular" and "integrity" to the Preamble.
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Supreme Court Questions Centre On Maternity Leave Restrictions For Adoptive Mothers
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the rationale behind a provision which entitles only those women, who adopt a child below the age of three months, to seek maternity leave benefits.
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Aligarh Muslim University A Minority Institution? Supreme Court's Key 4:3 Verdict
A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court ruled 4:3 Friday to overturn a key 1967 judgement on the Aligarh Muslim University, which removed minority status, but left it to a second (as yet unconstituted) bench to decide if it must revert.
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Supreme Court To Deliver Its Verdict In Aligarh Muslim University Minority Status
A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will deliver on Friday its judgment on the issue of minority status of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
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Pakistan Empowers Parliament To Pick Supreme Court Chief Justice
Pakistan approved changes to the constitution on Monday, which included empowering parliament to pick the Supreme Court's chief justice, drawing criticism from opposition parties who said it was an attempt to subvert the judiciary.
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"You Don't Want India To Be Secular?": Supreme Court On Preamble Petitions
The terms "socialist" and "secular" are part of the Constitution's basic structure and the courts have repeatedly emphasised this in multiple judgments, the Supreme Court said today
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MPs Can Cross Vote On Major Issues, Rules Pakistan Supreme Court
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that lawmakers can vote separately from their parties on major issues, allowing parliamentary horse-trading as the government tries to rally support for constitutional reform.
