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"Death Great Leveller": Supreme Court's Split Verdict In Bastar Burial Case
The Supreme Court today delivered a split verdict in the case relating to the burial of a Christian pastor in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, but did not refer the matter to a larger bench because the body has been in the morgue for nearly three weeks now
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Ajit Pawar Expresses Concern Over EY Employee's Death
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised the cases of "young people dying due to stress", referring to the death of a 26-year-old Ernst & Young employee in Pune, allegedly because of extreme work pressure.
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BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Jadavpur University Student's Death
Referring to the arrest of a Kashmiri boy in the death case of a student from Jadavpur University, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari demanded a probe by Central Bureau of Investigation and the National Investigation Agency as it involves multiple states.
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To Frame Uniform Rules On Death Penalty, Supreme Court's Latest Move
The Supreme Court referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suo motu case concerning the framing of uniform guidelines for the trial courts on granting "real and meaningful opportunity" on death penalty.
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Rape, Murder Victims' Age Insufficient For Death Penalty: Supreme Court
Low age of victims in rape-and-murder cases has not been considered as the "only or sufficient factor by this court" for imposing the death penalty, the Supreme Court has said referring to its verdict that had analysed 67 similar cases dealt by it in
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"Free - Adjective, Adverb": Rahul Gandhi's Dictionary Dig Over Vaccines
Rahul Gandhi this morning referred to English dictionary as he stepped up attack on the Centre to allow anti-Covid vaccinations for free as the country recorded another daily high of virus-related deaths and new infections.
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See Centre's Handy Reference For "Unlock2" Guidelines
Unlock 2 guidelines: The government has released a document for handy reference to see what all activities are allowed and banned as the country enters the "Unlock2" phase. India today reported the highest one-day coronavirus deaths at 507 this morning, taking the total number of deaths so far to 17,400. The total number is cases is now 5,85493, wi...
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In Jharkhand Mob Killing, 11 Arrests, Doctor Under Probe: 10 Points
The Jharkhand police are focusing on the role of their colleagues and a doctor involved in the case of a 24-year-old man, who died after being beaten by a mob last week. A Special Investigation Team has been formed and two police officers have been suspended for lapses in the case. There is also indication of an attempted cover-up, as the dying dec...
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High Court Orders Day-To-Day Hearing In Death Sentence Case Of 1984 Riots
The Delhi High Court has ordered day-to-day hearing in the death reference as also the convict's appeal against the capital punishment awarded to him in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
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India Refers To Pulwama, 26/11 Attacks At Kulbhushan Jadhav Hearing At UN Court: Highlights
India is presenting its case at the International Court of Justice, seeking cancellation of the death sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav - an Indian national, accused of spying by Pakistan. On Day 3 of the case hearing, India will reply to Pakistan. Kulbhushan Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terror...
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Death Reference Cases Pending In Supreme Our Priority: Chief Justice
The Supreme Court Tuesday said there are 65-75 death references pending which needed to be heard on priority basis rather than hearing a plea for some roving inquiry into the nexus between politicians and corporates on the basis of unsubstantiated documents.
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"Mr 56": From Germany, Rahul Gandhi Taunts PM On Unnao Rape
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, away in Germany on a round of programmes, today took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over the death of a witness in a rape case. His tweet ended with a jab - "Is this your idea of 'justice for our daughters', Mr 56".
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No Dengue Deaths In Madurai So Far, Say Health Officials: Tips To Prevent Dengue
On Wednesday, senior officials of the Health department claimed that Madurai has not witnessed any dengue deaths as of now. Here are some important tips to prevent dengue.
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Nirbhaya Rapists To Hang, Says Top Court, Refers To Her 'Dying Declaration'
Nearly five years after a 23-year-old medical student on her way home from a movie was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi, the Supreme Court has confirmed death for four convicts.
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In US Government Report, Sharp Words For 'Rights Violations' In India
A US State Department report has sharply criticised the Indian government over alleged human rights violations, citing the police case against activist Teesta Setalvad and killing of eight suspected SIMI members in an encounter in Madhya Pradesh.
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"Death Great Leveller": Supreme Court's Split Verdict In Bastar Burial Case
The Supreme Court today delivered a split verdict in the case relating to the burial of a Christian pastor in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, but did not refer the matter to a larger bench because the body has been in the morgue for nearly three weeks now
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Ajit Pawar Expresses Concern Over EY Employee's Death
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised the cases of "young people dying due to stress", referring to the death of a 26-year-old Ernst & Young employee in Pune, allegedly because of extreme work pressure.
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BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Jadavpur University Student's Death
Referring to the arrest of a Kashmiri boy in the death case of a student from Jadavpur University, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari demanded a probe by Central Bureau of Investigation and the National Investigation Agency as it involves multiple states.
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To Frame Uniform Rules On Death Penalty, Supreme Court's Latest Move
The Supreme Court referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suo motu case concerning the framing of uniform guidelines for the trial courts on granting "real and meaningful opportunity" on death penalty.
-
Rape, Murder Victims' Age Insufficient For Death Penalty: Supreme Court
Low age of victims in rape-and-murder cases has not been considered as the "only or sufficient factor by this court" for imposing the death penalty, the Supreme Court has said referring to its verdict that had analysed 67 similar cases dealt by it in
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"Free - Adjective, Adverb": Rahul Gandhi's Dictionary Dig Over Vaccines
Rahul Gandhi this morning referred to English dictionary as he stepped up attack on the Centre to allow anti-Covid vaccinations for free as the country recorded another daily high of virus-related deaths and new infections.
-
See Centre's Handy Reference For "Unlock2" Guidelines
Unlock 2 guidelines: The government has released a document for handy reference to see what all activities are allowed and banned as the country enters the "Unlock2" phase. India today reported the highest one-day coronavirus deaths at 507 this morning, taking the total number of deaths so far to 17,400. The total number is cases is now 5,85493, wi...
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In Jharkhand Mob Killing, 11 Arrests, Doctor Under Probe: 10 Points
The Jharkhand police are focusing on the role of their colleagues and a doctor involved in the case of a 24-year-old man, who died after being beaten by a mob last week. A Special Investigation Team has been formed and two police officers have been suspended for lapses in the case. There is also indication of an attempted cover-up, as the dying dec...
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High Court Orders Day-To-Day Hearing In Death Sentence Case Of 1984 Riots
The Delhi High Court has ordered day-to-day hearing in the death reference as also the convict's appeal against the capital punishment awarded to him in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
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India Refers To Pulwama, 26/11 Attacks At Kulbhushan Jadhav Hearing At UN Court: Highlights
India is presenting its case at the International Court of Justice, seeking cancellation of the death sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav - an Indian national, accused of spying by Pakistan. On Day 3 of the case hearing, India will reply to Pakistan. Kulbhushan Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terror...
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Death Reference Cases Pending In Supreme Our Priority: Chief Justice
The Supreme Court Tuesday said there are 65-75 death references pending which needed to be heard on priority basis rather than hearing a plea for some roving inquiry into the nexus between politicians and corporates on the basis of unsubstantiated documents.
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"Mr 56": From Germany, Rahul Gandhi Taunts PM On Unnao Rape
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, away in Germany on a round of programmes, today took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over the death of a witness in a rape case. His tweet ended with a jab - "Is this your idea of 'justice for our daughters', Mr 56".
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No Dengue Deaths In Madurai So Far, Say Health Officials: Tips To Prevent Dengue
On Wednesday, senior officials of the Health department claimed that Madurai has not witnessed any dengue deaths as of now. Here are some important tips to prevent dengue.
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Nirbhaya Rapists To Hang, Says Top Court, Refers To Her 'Dying Declaration'
Nearly five years after a 23-year-old medical student on her way home from a movie was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi, the Supreme Court has confirmed death for four convicts.
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In US Government Report, Sharp Words For 'Rights Violations' In India
A US State Department report has sharply criticised the Indian government over alleged human rights violations, citing the police case against activist Teesta Setalvad and killing of eight suspected SIMI members in an encounter in Madhya Pradesh.
