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Dowry Death Affects Foundation Of Dignity But No Blanket Ban On Bail: Court
Offence of dowry death strikes at the foundations of dignity, equality and justice in domestic life, but there is no blanket prohibition against the grant of bail in such cases, the Delhi High Court has said.
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US Tourist Arrested For Entering North Sentinel Island Granted Bail
A US national, arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering a prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island on March 31, was on Friday granted bail by the sessions court here.
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"Let's Befriend Every Language": Top Court On Plea To Remove Urdu Sign Board
The Supreme Court recently held that the display of a language other than the official one of a State is not prohibited under any law in India, while dismissing a plea seeking the removal of an Urdu signboard of a municipal council in Maharashtra.
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Thane Admin Warns Schools Against Refraining Students From Speaking In Marathi
The district authorities in Maharashtra's Thane have issued a circular, warning of taking punitive action against CBSE and ICSE-affiliated English medium and other schools if they are found prohibiting students from using Marathi inside classrooms.
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Opinion | Role of 'CMPOs' In Ending Child Marriage In India
While laws like the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, and campaigns such as Child Marriage-Free India aim to end the practice, enforcement gaps and deep-rooted social norms allow it to continue.
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US Man Arrested For Entering Restricted North Sentinel Island In Andamans: Cops
A US national was arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering the prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island, police said on Wednesday.
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Opinion | What's Vulgar Is Not Always Illegal, Milords!
What is vulgar may not be obscene, though it is only the latter that is prohibited in law and is restricted as an exception to free speech.
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Mizoram Lifts Total Liquor Ban, Passes Bill To Allow Limited Sale
The Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2025, was passed during the assembly session today in absence of opposition MLAs, who walked out of the House, saying they could not support the bill as they favored a total liquor ban.
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Case Filed Against Sam Pitroda In Land Grabbing Case In Karnataka
A case has been filed against the Congress leader, a close associate of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, Sam Pitroda and others before the Land Grabbing Prohibition Special Court in Bengaluru on Monday in Bengaluru.
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Mizoram Plans To Amend Liquor Prohibition Law, May Allow Sale Of Wine, Beer
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said his government was planning to amend the liquor prohibition law, which has been in force since May 2019, to allow the sale of wine and beer in the state.
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"Seniors Spat Into Water Glass, Removed Shirt": Another Ragging Case In Kerala College
A student of a government college here has made allegations of brutal ragging, claiming that he was targeted by senior students.
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Religious Certificate Required Only If Live-In Partners Related: Uttarakhand Civil Code Panel Member
A religious certificate from clergy members will be required at the time of registering a live-in relationship only if the partners have a pre-existing relation falling under the prohibited category, the panel that framed the rules for UCC said.
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"Women Misusing Dowry Law": Man Dies By Suicide, Leaves Note, Wife Charged
The wife of a photographer who committed suicide and three of her kin were booked in Indore in Madhya Pradesh for alleged abetment of the act, a police official said on Thursday.
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In Dry Bihar, Drunk Headmaster Struggles To Unfurl Flag On Republic Day, Arrested
In dry state Bihar, the headmaster of a government school has been arrested after he attended the Republic Day function at the school drunk and struggled to unfurl the national flag
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Hints At Total Ban On Liquor After Big Move
In a significant move that could pave the way for a complete ban on alcohol in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has hinted at the possibility of a state-wide liquor ban, similar to Bihar.
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Dowry Death Affects Foundation Of Dignity But No Blanket Ban On Bail: Court
Offence of dowry death strikes at the foundations of dignity, equality and justice in domestic life, but there is no blanket prohibition against the grant of bail in such cases, the Delhi High Court has said.
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US Tourist Arrested For Entering North Sentinel Island Granted Bail
A US national, arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering a prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island on March 31, was on Friday granted bail by the sessions court here.
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"Let's Befriend Every Language": Top Court On Plea To Remove Urdu Sign Board
The Supreme Court recently held that the display of a language other than the official one of a State is not prohibited under any law in India, while dismissing a plea seeking the removal of an Urdu signboard of a municipal council in Maharashtra.
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Thane Admin Warns Schools Against Refraining Students From Speaking In Marathi
The district authorities in Maharashtra's Thane have issued a circular, warning of taking punitive action against CBSE and ICSE-affiliated English medium and other schools if they are found prohibiting students from using Marathi inside classrooms.
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Opinion | Role of 'CMPOs' In Ending Child Marriage In India
While laws like the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, and campaigns such as Child Marriage-Free India aim to end the practice, enforcement gaps and deep-rooted social norms allow it to continue.
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US Man Arrested For Entering Restricted North Sentinel Island In Andamans: Cops
A US national was arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering the prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island, police said on Wednesday.
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Opinion | What's Vulgar Is Not Always Illegal, Milords!
What is vulgar may not be obscene, though it is only the latter that is prohibited in law and is restricted as an exception to free speech.
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Mizoram Lifts Total Liquor Ban, Passes Bill To Allow Limited Sale
The Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2025, was passed during the assembly session today in absence of opposition MLAs, who walked out of the House, saying they could not support the bill as they favored a total liquor ban.
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Case Filed Against Sam Pitroda In Land Grabbing Case In Karnataka
A case has been filed against the Congress leader, a close associate of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, Sam Pitroda and others before the Land Grabbing Prohibition Special Court in Bengaluru on Monday in Bengaluru.
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Mizoram Plans To Amend Liquor Prohibition Law, May Allow Sale Of Wine, Beer
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said his government was planning to amend the liquor prohibition law, which has been in force since May 2019, to allow the sale of wine and beer in the state.
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"Seniors Spat Into Water Glass, Removed Shirt": Another Ragging Case In Kerala College
A student of a government college here has made allegations of brutal ragging, claiming that he was targeted by senior students.
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Religious Certificate Required Only If Live-In Partners Related: Uttarakhand Civil Code Panel Member
A religious certificate from clergy members will be required at the time of registering a live-in relationship only if the partners have a pre-existing relation falling under the prohibited category, the panel that framed the rules for UCC said.
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"Women Misusing Dowry Law": Man Dies By Suicide, Leaves Note, Wife Charged
The wife of a photographer who committed suicide and three of her kin were booked in Indore in Madhya Pradesh for alleged abetment of the act, a police official said on Thursday.
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In Dry Bihar, Drunk Headmaster Struggles To Unfurl Flag On Republic Day, Arrested
In dry state Bihar, the headmaster of a government school has been arrested after he attended the Republic Day function at the school drunk and struggled to unfurl the national flag
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Hints At Total Ban On Liquor After Big Move
In a significant move that could pave the way for a complete ban on alcohol in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has hinted at the possibility of a state-wide liquor ban, similar to Bihar.
