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70% Of Fatalities In Gaza War Women And Children, Says UN Office
The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70% of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children, and condemned what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.
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US To Hold Referendum On Abortion On Same Ballot As Presidential Vote
Abortion rights are arguably the single-most important issue in the US ahead of the presidential election on November 5. It affects 50% of the population and is a matter of an individual's fundamental liberty, which is protected by the Constitution.
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Tirupati Laddoo Row Reaches Top Court For "Protecting Religious Rights"
The row over animal fat allegedly being used to make the famed Tirupati laddoos reached the Supreme Court on Friday with a lawyer filing a petition alleging that the act violates fundamental Hindu religious customs.
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Court Allows Woman To Terminate 22-Week Pregnancy, Cites Fundamental Right
A pregnant woman's bodily autonomy and right of self-determination are an intrinsic part of her fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, the Delhi High Court has observed while allowing a woman to terminate her 22-week pregnancy from a trans
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'Factual, Not Formal, Equality Guaranteed': Supreme Court In Quota Verdict
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the fundamental right to equality guarantees "factual and not formal equality", and if different persons are not similarly situated, a classification is permissible.
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Preventive Detention Orders Should Be Passed With Extreme Care: High Court
The Bombay High Court has urged authorities to pass preventive detention orders with extreme care and caution as a casual approach may deprive a person of his "most precious" fundamental right, his freedom and liberty.
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Keeping Non-Muslim Kids In Madrasas Violates Fundamental Rights: Child Rights Body Chief
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Priyank Kanoongo, has expressed concern about children's rights, particularly of non-Muslim children in madrasas.
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Respectful Last Rites As Important As Other Fundamental Rights: High Court
The right of a dead person to a decent and respectful last rite is as important as other fundamental rights, the Bombay High Court observed on Monday while hearing a PIL seeking additional burial grounds for Mumbai's eastern suburbs.
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Ceased To Be A State Entity: Supreme Court On Air India Post Disinvestment
Air India Limited (AIL) ceased to be State or its instrumentality under Article 12 of the Constitution after its disinvestment and take over by the Tata Group in January 2022, and no case of alleged violation of fundamental right would lie against it
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Can't End 27-Week Pregnancy, Foetus Has Fundamental Right To Live: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy, saying the foetus in the womb also has a fundamental right to live.
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"No Fundamental Right To Campaign": Probe Agency Opposes Bail For Arvind Kejriwal
With the Supreme Court set to decide on interim bail for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday to allow him to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Enforcement Directorate has filed an affidavit opposing his petition.
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Pregnant Minor's Views "Important Factor" In Abortion Cases: Supreme Court
In a significant order, the Supreme Court highlighting "fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution" said that the opinion of a pregnant minor is an "important factor" while deciding on abortion.
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EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Disinformation Concerns
The European Commission said it suspected Meta's moderation of adverts was "insufficient" and that an increase in paid spots in those conditions could harm "electoral processes and fundamental rights, including consumer protection rights".
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"Verification Of Votes Not Fundamental Right": Supreme Court In Key Ruling
The Supreme Court today rejected petitions seeking complete verification of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).
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Right To Be Identified By Name Fundamental To Identity: Delhi High Court
The right to be identified by one's name or as the daughter or son of one's parents is fundamental to an individual's identity, the Delhi High Court has said.
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70% Of Fatalities In Gaza War Women And Children, Says UN Office
The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70% of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children, and condemned what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.
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US To Hold Referendum On Abortion On Same Ballot As Presidential Vote
Abortion rights are arguably the single-most important issue in the US ahead of the presidential election on November 5. It affects 50% of the population and is a matter of an individual's fundamental liberty, which is protected by the Constitution.
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Tirupati Laddoo Row Reaches Top Court For "Protecting Religious Rights"
The row over animal fat allegedly being used to make the famed Tirupati laddoos reached the Supreme Court on Friday with a lawyer filing a petition alleging that the act violates fundamental Hindu religious customs.
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Court Allows Woman To Terminate 22-Week Pregnancy, Cites Fundamental Right
A pregnant woman's bodily autonomy and right of self-determination are an intrinsic part of her fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, the Delhi High Court has observed while allowing a woman to terminate her 22-week pregnancy from a trans
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'Factual, Not Formal, Equality Guaranteed': Supreme Court In Quota Verdict
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the fundamental right to equality guarantees "factual and not formal equality", and if different persons are not similarly situated, a classification is permissible.
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Preventive Detention Orders Should Be Passed With Extreme Care: High Court
The Bombay High Court has urged authorities to pass preventive detention orders with extreme care and caution as a casual approach may deprive a person of his "most precious" fundamental right, his freedom and liberty.
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Keeping Non-Muslim Kids In Madrasas Violates Fundamental Rights: Child Rights Body Chief
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Priyank Kanoongo, has expressed concern about children's rights, particularly of non-Muslim children in madrasas.
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Respectful Last Rites As Important As Other Fundamental Rights: High Court
The right of a dead person to a decent and respectful last rite is as important as other fundamental rights, the Bombay High Court observed on Monday while hearing a PIL seeking additional burial grounds for Mumbai's eastern suburbs.
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Ceased To Be A State Entity: Supreme Court On Air India Post Disinvestment
Air India Limited (AIL) ceased to be State or its instrumentality under Article 12 of the Constitution after its disinvestment and take over by the Tata Group in January 2022, and no case of alleged violation of fundamental right would lie against it
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Can't End 27-Week Pregnancy, Foetus Has Fundamental Right To Live: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy, saying the foetus in the womb also has a fundamental right to live.
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"No Fundamental Right To Campaign": Probe Agency Opposes Bail For Arvind Kejriwal
With the Supreme Court set to decide on interim bail for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday to allow him to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Enforcement Directorate has filed an affidavit opposing his petition.
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Pregnant Minor's Views "Important Factor" In Abortion Cases: Supreme Court
In a significant order, the Supreme Court highlighting "fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution" said that the opinion of a pregnant minor is an "important factor" while deciding on abortion.
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EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Disinformation Concerns
The European Commission said it suspected Meta's moderation of adverts was "insufficient" and that an increase in paid spots in those conditions could harm "electoral processes and fundamental rights, including consumer protection rights".
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"Verification Of Votes Not Fundamental Right": Supreme Court In Key Ruling
The Supreme Court today rejected petitions seeking complete verification of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).
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Right To Be Identified By Name Fundamental To Identity: Delhi High Court
The right to be identified by one's name or as the daughter or son of one's parents is fundamental to an individual's identity, the Delhi High Court has said.
