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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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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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"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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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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"Message Of Colonial Mindset": Congress On Panel's Suggestions On Sedition
With the law commission backing the sedition law, the Congress on Friday accused the BJP government of planning to make it more "draconian" and giving a message ahead of the general elections that it will be used against opposition leaders.
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Uganda Signs Anti-LGBTQ Bill With Death Penalty, Life Imprisonment
Uganda announced Monday that President Yoweri Museveni had signed into law draconian new measures against homosexuality described as among the world's harshest, prompting condemnation from human rights and LGBTQ groups as well as Western powers.
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"Won't Accept Centre's Dictation": Assam MLA Warns BJP On Citizenship Law
"The Assamese people will not take this dictation of the Centre on CAA," he told NDTV, calling it a "draconian act" which he says "has no place in Assam".
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Irom Sharmila Welcomes Centre's AFSPA Move, But Wants Complete Withdrawal
Rights activist Irom Sharmila welcomed the Centre's decision to reduce areas under the Act's purview in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, but maintained that the "draconian, colonial law" should be rolled back completely.
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"Devastating...": EU, UN Human Rights Reps On Stan Swamy's Death
The death of Father Stan Swamy - the 84-year-old Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist arrested and jailed last year under a draconian anti-terror law in connection with the Elgar Parishad case - has triggered a flood of sorrowful messages.
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Punjab Stands With Farmers In "Dark And Difficult Times": Amarinder Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh extended his government's full support to the agitating farmers on Tuesday and assured them of all possible legal and other steps to fight the "draconian new farm laws", including a special session of the Assembly to discuss and decide the way forward.
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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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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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"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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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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"Message Of Colonial Mindset": Congress On Panel's Suggestions On Sedition
With the law commission backing the sedition law, the Congress on Friday accused the BJP government of planning to make it more "draconian" and giving a message ahead of the general elections that it will be used against opposition leaders.
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Uganda Signs Anti-LGBTQ Bill With Death Penalty, Life Imprisonment
Uganda announced Monday that President Yoweri Museveni had signed into law draconian new measures against homosexuality described as among the world's harshest, prompting condemnation from human rights and LGBTQ groups as well as Western powers.
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"Won't Accept Centre's Dictation": Assam MLA Warns BJP On Citizenship Law
"The Assamese people will not take this dictation of the Centre on CAA," he told NDTV, calling it a "draconian act" which he says "has no place in Assam".
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Irom Sharmila Welcomes Centre's AFSPA Move, But Wants Complete Withdrawal
Rights activist Irom Sharmila welcomed the Centre's decision to reduce areas under the Act's purview in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, but maintained that the "draconian, colonial law" should be rolled back completely.
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"Devastating...": EU, UN Human Rights Reps On Stan Swamy's Death
The death of Father Stan Swamy - the 84-year-old Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist arrested and jailed last year under a draconian anti-terror law in connection with the Elgar Parishad case - has triggered a flood of sorrowful messages.
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Punjab Stands With Farmers In "Dark And Difficult Times": Amarinder Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh extended his government's full support to the agitating farmers on Tuesday and assured them of all possible legal and other steps to fight the "draconian new farm laws", including a special session of the Assembly to discuss and decide the way forward.
