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Begging In Delhi No More A Criminal Offence, Says High Court
The Delhi High Court today decriminalised begging in the national capital, saying provisions penalising the act were unconstitutional and deserved to be struck down.
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In Most States And Union Territories, You Can Be Arrested For ‘Looking Poor’, Shows Analysis
New Delhi: Begging is a crime in 20 states and two Union territories of India. In most places, people can be arrested for “looking poor”, shows IndiaSpend’s analysis of laws in 18 states and Union Territories. As per the existing laws, the police can round up beggars without warrant. The judges too can confine them in government-run instituti...
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Draft Bill To Decriminalise Begging Ready: Centre To Delhi High Court
The Ministry of Social Justice has drafted a bill to decriminalise begging and rehabilitate beggars and homeless people, the Centre and AAP government told Delhi High Court today.
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Begging In Delhi No More A Criminal Offence, Says High Court
The Delhi High Court today decriminalised begging in the national capital, saying provisions penalising the act were unconstitutional and deserved to be struck down.
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In Most States And Union Territories, You Can Be Arrested For ‘Looking Poor’, Shows Analysis
New Delhi: Begging is a crime in 20 states and two Union territories of India. In most places, people can be arrested for “looking poor”, shows IndiaSpend’s analysis of laws in 18 states and Union Territories. As per the existing laws, the police can round up beggars without warrant. The judges too can confine them in government-run instituti...
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Draft Bill To Decriminalise Begging Ready: Centre To Delhi High Court
The Ministry of Social Justice has drafted a bill to decriminalise begging and rehabilitate beggars and homeless people, the Centre and AAP government told Delhi High Court today.
