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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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In Big Relief For Sadhguru, Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Isha Foundation In Madras High Court
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled all proceedings against the Isha Foundation over a father's claims his two daughters had been "brainwashed" into joining spiritual leader Sadhguru's ashram in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.
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Kapil Sibal's 'No Livestream' Request, Chief Justice's 'Open Court' Reply
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal today said his women colleagues were receiving threats for representing the West Bengal government in the Kolkata rape-murder case and urged the Supreme Court not to live-stream proceedings in the sensitive matter
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Swift Justice In Crimes Against Women Will Give Greater Assurance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday underlined the need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women and said that it will give them greater assurance of their safety.
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"Makes Muslim Women's Condition Pathetic": Centre On Triple Talaq In Supreme Court
The practice of 'triple talaq' is "fatal for the social institution of marriage" and "makes Muslim women's condition very pathetic", the government argued Monday in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.
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"We Will Welcome Her Like A Gold Medalist": Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Uncle Mahavir
After the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed Vinesh Phogat's appeal for the silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics
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Women Can Also Be Tried For 'Penetrative Sexual Assault' On Child: High Court
A female can also face criminal proceedings under POCSO for committing the offence of "penetrative sexual assault" on a child, and the offence is not restricted to only male offenders, the Delhi High Court has held.
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Iran Reduces Jail Terms Of 2 Women Journalists Who Covered Mahsa Amini's Death
Iranian courts have reduced jail terms for two female journalists charged with collaborating with the United States, their lawyers told reformist newspapers on Sunday.
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What Vinesh Phogat Told Court On Reason Behind Increased Weight At Paris Olympics
Vinesh Phogat has appealed for a joint-silver medal to be awarded to her in women's 50kg freestyle wrestling category.
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"So Long After Independence...": Top Court Raps Mumbai College For Hijab Ban
Coming down heavily on a Mumbai college which had barred students from wearing burqas and hijab on campus, the Supreme Court asked the institution's authorities how they were empowering women by telling them what to wear.
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"Men Have Equal Rights": Court Orders Legal Action On Woman's False Rape Complaint
A court here has directed the Delhi Police to take legal action against a woman for registering a false rape case, saying the special privileges given to women should not be used as "sword" to settle personal scores.
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Kenya Man Who Allegedly Killed 42 Women To Be In Police Custody For 30 days
A Kenyan court on Tuesday ordered a man who police said has confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women to be detained for 30 days as they pursue their investigations.
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Supreme Court Alimony Order For Muslim Women "Against" Islamic Law: Muslim Law Board
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said on Sunday that it is exploring all possible measures to get the Supreme Court to "roll back" its ruling on alimony to divorced Muslim women as it is "against" Islamic law.
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Imran Khan's PTI To Emerge As Largest Party In Parliament After Court Ruling: Report
Ex PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, says a media report.
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Joint Accounts, ATM Access: Supreme Court Underlines Homemakers' Rights
The time has come for Indian men to recognise the indispensable role played by homemakers and the sacrifices they make for the family, the Supreme Court said today.
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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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In Big Relief For Sadhguru, Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Isha Foundation In Madras High Court
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled all proceedings against the Isha Foundation over a father's claims his two daughters had been "brainwashed" into joining spiritual leader Sadhguru's ashram in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.
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Kapil Sibal's 'No Livestream' Request, Chief Justice's 'Open Court' Reply
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal today said his women colleagues were receiving threats for representing the West Bengal government in the Kolkata rape-murder case and urged the Supreme Court not to live-stream proceedings in the sensitive matter
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Swift Justice In Crimes Against Women Will Give Greater Assurance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday underlined the need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women and said that it will give them greater assurance of their safety.
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"Makes Muslim Women's Condition Pathetic": Centre On Triple Talaq In Supreme Court
The practice of 'triple talaq' is "fatal for the social institution of marriage" and "makes Muslim women's condition very pathetic", the government argued Monday in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.
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"We Will Welcome Her Like A Gold Medalist": Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Uncle Mahavir
After the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed Vinesh Phogat's appeal for the silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics
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Women Can Also Be Tried For 'Penetrative Sexual Assault' On Child: High Court
A female can also face criminal proceedings under POCSO for committing the offence of "penetrative sexual assault" on a child, and the offence is not restricted to only male offenders, the Delhi High Court has held.
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Iran Reduces Jail Terms Of 2 Women Journalists Who Covered Mahsa Amini's Death
Iranian courts have reduced jail terms for two female journalists charged with collaborating with the United States, their lawyers told reformist newspapers on Sunday.
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What Vinesh Phogat Told Court On Reason Behind Increased Weight At Paris Olympics
Vinesh Phogat has appealed for a joint-silver medal to be awarded to her in women's 50kg freestyle wrestling category.
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"So Long After Independence...": Top Court Raps Mumbai College For Hijab Ban
Coming down heavily on a Mumbai college which had barred students from wearing burqas and hijab on campus, the Supreme Court asked the institution's authorities how they were empowering women by telling them what to wear.
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"Men Have Equal Rights": Court Orders Legal Action On Woman's False Rape Complaint
A court here has directed the Delhi Police to take legal action against a woman for registering a false rape case, saying the special privileges given to women should not be used as "sword" to settle personal scores.
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Kenya Man Who Allegedly Killed 42 Women To Be In Police Custody For 30 days
A Kenyan court on Tuesday ordered a man who police said has confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women to be detained for 30 days as they pursue their investigations.
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Supreme Court Alimony Order For Muslim Women "Against" Islamic Law: Muslim Law Board
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said on Sunday that it is exploring all possible measures to get the Supreme Court to "roll back" its ruling on alimony to divorced Muslim women as it is "against" Islamic law.
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Imran Khan's PTI To Emerge As Largest Party In Parliament After Court Ruling: Report
Ex PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, says a media report.
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Joint Accounts, ATM Access: Supreme Court Underlines Homemakers' Rights
The time has come for Indian men to recognise the indispensable role played by homemakers and the sacrifices they make for the family, the Supreme Court said today.
