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Top Court Seeks Details Of Cases, Chargesheets Against Men Using Triple Talaq
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to provide the details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for pronouncing instant triple talaq to divorce spouses in violation of the 1991 Muslim Women (Protection of Rights in Marriage) Act.
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Victimisation Of Women For 'Witchcraft' Blot On Constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said victimisation of women in the name of witchcraft was a blot on constitutional spirit and censured an order staying the proceedings against man accused of disrobing and abusing women in the name of witchcraft.
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Top Court Takes Strong Exemption To Termination Of Women Civil Judges In Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took strong exception to the termination of women civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, criticizing the criteria used for their dismissal and remarking that men would understand the situation if they experienced menstruation.
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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Top Court Orders Special Team Probe Into RG Kar Protesters' Alleged Torture
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a probe by the Special Investigation Team into the alleged torture of two women, who were arrested in September during protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical Hospital.
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In Big Relief For Sadhguru, Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Isha Foundation In Madras High Court
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled all proceedings against the Isha Foundation over a father's claims his two daughters had been "brainwashed" into joining spiritual leader Sadhguru's ashram in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.
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Kapil Sibal's 'No Livestream' Request, Chief Justice's 'Open Court' Reply
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal today said his women colleagues were receiving threats for representing the West Bengal government in the Kolkata rape-murder case and urged the Supreme Court not to live-stream proceedings in the sensitive matter
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Swift Justice In Crimes Against Women Will Give Greater Assurance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday underlined the need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women and said that it will give them greater assurance of their safety.
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"Makes Muslim Women's Condition Pathetic": Centre On Triple Talaq In Supreme Court
The practice of 'triple talaq' is "fatal for the social institution of marriage" and "makes Muslim women's condition very pathetic", the government argued Monday in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.
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Imran Khan's PTI To Emerge As Largest Party In Parliament After Court Ruling: Report
Ex PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, says a media report.
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Menstrual Leave Petition In Supreme Court, Chief Justice Flags A Flip Side
Mandating menstrual leave for women may lead to them being shunned from the workforce and go against them, the Supreme Court said today, stressing that it is not a matter for courts to look into.
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Italian Court Clears Man Of Sexual Assault Charges As Victim Took 20 Seconds To React
The case centres around Raffaele Meola, a former trade union official, who was accused of groping the attendant in 2018.
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Consider Changes In Law To Avoid Misuse Of 'Cruelty Against Women' Clauses: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider making necessary changes in sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to avoid its misuse for lodging false complaints after taking into consideration the pragmatic realities.
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Supreme Court Orders Reserving 1/3rd Of Posts For Women In Bar Association
In an important order, the Supreme Court has directed the Supreme Court Bar Association to reserve at least a third of its posts for women in its executive committee.
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Congress Never Dared To Stop Triple Talaq, Says PM Modi, Cites Shah Bano Case
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday questioned the Congress's respect for the Constitution and said Muslim women have suffered under its rule as he referred to the Rajiv Gandhi government overturning the Supreme Court judgment in the Shah Bano
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Top Court Seeks Details Of Cases, Chargesheets Against Men Using Triple Talaq
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to provide the details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for pronouncing instant triple talaq to divorce spouses in violation of the 1991 Muslim Women (Protection of Rights in Marriage) Act.
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Victimisation Of Women For 'Witchcraft' Blot On Constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said victimisation of women in the name of witchcraft was a blot on constitutional spirit and censured an order staying the proceedings against man accused of disrobing and abusing women in the name of witchcraft.
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Top Court Takes Strong Exemption To Termination Of Women Civil Judges In Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took strong exception to the termination of women civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, criticizing the criteria used for their dismissal and remarking that men would understand the situation if they experienced menstruation.
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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Top Court Orders Special Team Probe Into RG Kar Protesters' Alleged Torture
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a probe by the Special Investigation Team into the alleged torture of two women, who were arrested in September during protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical Hospital.
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In Big Relief For Sadhguru, Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Isha Foundation In Madras High Court
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled all proceedings against the Isha Foundation over a father's claims his two daughters had been "brainwashed" into joining spiritual leader Sadhguru's ashram in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.
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Kapil Sibal's 'No Livestream' Request, Chief Justice's 'Open Court' Reply
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal today said his women colleagues were receiving threats for representing the West Bengal government in the Kolkata rape-murder case and urged the Supreme Court not to live-stream proceedings in the sensitive matter
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Swift Justice In Crimes Against Women Will Give Greater Assurance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday underlined the need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women and said that it will give them greater assurance of their safety.
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"Makes Muslim Women's Condition Pathetic": Centre On Triple Talaq In Supreme Court
The practice of 'triple talaq' is "fatal for the social institution of marriage" and "makes Muslim women's condition very pathetic", the government argued Monday in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.
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Imran Khan's PTI To Emerge As Largest Party In Parliament After Court Ruling: Report
Ex PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, says a media report.
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Menstrual Leave Petition In Supreme Court, Chief Justice Flags A Flip Side
Mandating menstrual leave for women may lead to them being shunned from the workforce and go against them, the Supreme Court said today, stressing that it is not a matter for courts to look into.
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Italian Court Clears Man Of Sexual Assault Charges As Victim Took 20 Seconds To React
The case centres around Raffaele Meola, a former trade union official, who was accused of groping the attendant in 2018.
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Consider Changes In Law To Avoid Misuse Of 'Cruelty Against Women' Clauses: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider making necessary changes in sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to avoid its misuse for lodging false complaints after taking into consideration the pragmatic realities.
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Supreme Court Orders Reserving 1/3rd Of Posts For Women In Bar Association
In an important order, the Supreme Court has directed the Supreme Court Bar Association to reserve at least a third of its posts for women in its executive committee.
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Congress Never Dared To Stop Triple Talaq, Says PM Modi, Cites Shah Bano Case
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday questioned the Congress's respect for the Constitution and said Muslim women have suffered under its rule as he referred to the Rajiv Gandhi government overturning the Supreme Court judgment in the Shah Bano
