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"Every sinner has a future": In the labyrinth of justice, where Chandrakant Jha, with 18 murders, finds another chance at parole, it begs the question: Is redemption possible for everyone, or are some paths too dark to ever find the light again
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The noble cause behind this parole request? Jha needs to play matchmaker for his oldest daughte
“If you’re good enough to hit the gym at 70, why not a courtroom?”: Age of retirement of Supreme Court and High Court Judges needs to be increased in sync with increase in the longevity and advancement in medical sciences, Parliamentary Committee
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Would it really be a stagnant pond with no fresh waters flowing in, or are we just being overly cautious?
"Action speaks louder than words": Amidst rising tension in Manipur, the Supreme Court steps in, forming an all-women judicial committee to ensure justice. While incidents in other states might be overlooked, Manipur won't be left in the shadows
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Interestingly, the court decided to keep the trials in Manipur, turning down suggestions to move them to another state
"Justice is blind; that's why it's always bumping into things": Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a generous dash of magnanimity, pressed the pause on Nuh's demolition, playing indulgent parent they took cognizance, giving 'innocent' rioters a breather
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On this single Saturday, at least 46 concrete structures, including homes and businesses such as pharmacies and mobile repair stores, along with 39 shanties, were reduced to rubble
"In the pursuit of justice, let's not forget the essence of the law": Section 498A IPC, enacted to protect married women from cruelty, is now being misused. This misuse disrupts familial harmony and undermines genuine cases, warns Jharkhand High Court
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The misuse of Section 498A is not just a legal issue; it is a social issue as well. It has the potential to disrupt familial harmony and can lead to unnecessary legal battles
"Delay is the deadliest form of denial": Supreme Court grants temporary respite in Gyanvapi row, halting ASI's survey till Wednesday 5pm, the bench chaired by CJI D Y Chandrachud paid heed to the submissions made by senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi
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The bench, chaired by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, paid heed to the submissions made by senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi
"Some judges are like umpires who believe they won the game": Madras High Court, "If temples are going to perpetuate violence, then their existence has no meaning, better to close down those temples. The whole purpose of having a temple is of no use"
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The Court's comments came while hearing a plea by K.Thangarasu, also known as K.Thangaraj, who claims to be the Hereditary Trustee of Arulmighu Sri Ruthra Maha Kaliyamman Alayam
Tehelka News | In a ground-breaking verdict, the Delhi High Court slapped Tehelka, Tarun Tejpal, Aniruddha Bahal, Mathew Samuel with an order to pay ₹2 crore to Major General MS Ahluwalia following a 2001 sting operation that defamed the ex-Army officer
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Once a respected Major General, Ahluwalia was at that time the Director-General of Ordnance in the Indian Army
Justice Gaurang Kanth who took oath as judge of the Calcutta High Court this morning, his letter surfaced recently where he was seeking suspension of police officers who failed to keep the door of his residence locked resulting in the loss of his pet dog
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Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recently shared a letter with all Chief Justices of the High Court.
Due to high public interest, the Law Commission has extended the Uniform Civil Code feedback deadline by two weeks, meanwhile, AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal misinterpreted the UCC, linking it to uniform attire and diet commenting 'sarees-for-all'
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The promise to implement the UCC was a significant part of the BJP's 2019 Lok Sabha election manifesto, as the party pledged to enforce this code if elected into power