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"Stop Employing Women Or...": Taliban's Latest Diktat To NGOs In Afghanistan
In yet another draconian move to curtail women's freedom in Afghanistan, the Taliban said it will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in the country employing women.
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Rules 'Draconian', No illegal Act By Vinesh Phogat: Court of Arbitration for Sport On Olympic Disqualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) called the consequences of failing the weigh-in on the second day 'draconian' while giving the reasons for rejecting Vinesh Phogat's appeal.
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Couple's "Draconian Wedding Rules" Divide Internet: "Sounds Like Business Convention"
They did not want the guests to ask the photographers to take their pictures. "I did not pay 10,000s of dollars for random portraits," the post said.
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Opposition Targets Non-Muslims Provision, More In "Draconian" Waqf Bill
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The centre tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who said the 44 changes a "grave attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian attack".
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Will End "Draconian" Anti-Terror, Anti-Corruption Laws: CPI(M) Manifesto
The CPI(M) today released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, promising to scrap "draconian" laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Preventive Detention Based On Capricious Exercise Of Powers Must Be Stopped: Supreme Court
Observing that preventive detention is a draconian measure and any such move based on a capricious or routine exercise of powers must be nipped in the bud, the Supreme Court has set aside a Telangana High Court order rejecting a detenu's appeal.
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China's Rights Record In Spotlight At UN
A civil liberties crackdown, repression in Xinjiang and Hong Kong's draconian national security law are among concerns expected to be raised during a UN review of China's rights record on Tuesday.
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"Far More Draconian": Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against New Criminal Laws
A petition challenging the enactment of three new sets of law that seek to overhaul India's penal codes has been filed in the Supreme Court, claiming they suffered from many "defects and discrepancies".
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New Indian Penal Code Has Become "More Draconian": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the new Indian Penal Code has become "more draconian" and asserted that the successor government in 2024 must review the "draconian" provisions.
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"Detrimental To Fundamental Rights": Shashi Tharoor On Post Office Bill
Shashi Tharoor said that even as it seeks to revise the colonial bill, this bill retains its draconian and colonial provision.
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"Attempt To Muzzle Media": Editors Guild After Journalists Raided
Follow due process, and do not make draconian criminal laws "as tools for press intimidation", underlined the Editors Guild of India after early morning searches at the homes of journalists under the stringent anti-terror law.
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Proposed Law Allows Draconian Police Powers For Political Ends: Kapil Sibal
The BNS Bill provides for several changes in the existing provisions, including that of defamation and attempt to commit suicide, and expands the scope of offences against women pertaining to sexual intercourse by employing "deceitful means".
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Editors Guild "Deeply Concerned" About New Press And Periodicals Bill
The Editors Guild of India voiced deep concerns about some "draconian powers" in the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill that grant government powers to have more intrusive and arbitrary checks in the functioning of newspapers and magazines.
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Russian Reporter Loses Appeal Against 22-Year Jail Term
Russia's supreme court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by prominent investigative journalist Ivan Safronov against his 22-year prison sentence for high treason.
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US Updates Travel Warning To Uganda, Due To Extreme Anti-Gay Laws
The United States has updated its travel warning for Uganda following the adoption of draconian anti-gay legislation last month, the State Department said.
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"Stop Employing Women Or...": Taliban's Latest Diktat To NGOs In Afghanistan
In yet another draconian move to curtail women's freedom in Afghanistan, the Taliban said it will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in the country employing women.
-
Rules 'Draconian', No illegal Act By Vinesh Phogat: Court of Arbitration for Sport On Olympic Disqualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) called the consequences of failing the weigh-in on the second day 'draconian' while giving the reasons for rejecting Vinesh Phogat's appeal.
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Couple's "Draconian Wedding Rules" Divide Internet: "Sounds Like Business Convention"
They did not want the guests to ask the photographers to take their pictures. "I did not pay 10,000s of dollars for random portraits," the post said.
-
Opposition Targets Non-Muslims Provision, More In "Draconian" Waqf Bill
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The centre tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who said the 44 changes a "grave attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian attack".
-
Will End "Draconian" Anti-Terror, Anti-Corruption Laws: CPI(M) Manifesto
The CPI(M) today released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, promising to scrap "draconian" laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
-
Preventive Detention Based On Capricious Exercise Of Powers Must Be Stopped: Supreme Court
Observing that preventive detention is a draconian measure and any such move based on a capricious or routine exercise of powers must be nipped in the bud, the Supreme Court has set aside a Telangana High Court order rejecting a detenu's appeal.
-
China's Rights Record In Spotlight At UN
A civil liberties crackdown, repression in Xinjiang and Hong Kong's draconian national security law are among concerns expected to be raised during a UN review of China's rights record on Tuesday.
-
"Far More Draconian": Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against New Criminal Laws
A petition challenging the enactment of three new sets of law that seek to overhaul India's penal codes has been filed in the Supreme Court, claiming they suffered from many "defects and discrepancies".
-
New Indian Penal Code Has Become "More Draconian": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the new Indian Penal Code has become "more draconian" and asserted that the successor government in 2024 must review the "draconian" provisions.
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"Detrimental To Fundamental Rights": Shashi Tharoor On Post Office Bill
Shashi Tharoor said that even as it seeks to revise the colonial bill, this bill retains its draconian and colonial provision.
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"Attempt To Muzzle Media": Editors Guild After Journalists Raided
Follow due process, and do not make draconian criminal laws "as tools for press intimidation", underlined the Editors Guild of India after early morning searches at the homes of journalists under the stringent anti-terror law.
-
Proposed Law Allows Draconian Police Powers For Political Ends: Kapil Sibal
The BNS Bill provides for several changes in the existing provisions, including that of defamation and attempt to commit suicide, and expands the scope of offences against women pertaining to sexual intercourse by employing "deceitful means".
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Editors Guild "Deeply Concerned" About New Press And Periodicals Bill
The Editors Guild of India voiced deep concerns about some "draconian powers" in the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill that grant government powers to have more intrusive and arbitrary checks in the functioning of newspapers and magazines.
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Russian Reporter Loses Appeal Against 22-Year Jail Term
Russia's supreme court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by prominent investigative journalist Ivan Safronov against his 22-year prison sentence for high treason.
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US Updates Travel Warning To Uganda, Due To Extreme Anti-Gay Laws
The United States has updated its travel warning for Uganda following the adoption of draconian anti-gay legislation last month, the State Department said.
