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Published on: Mar 24, 2023, 13:01:11 IST

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SC restores criminal liability for mere membership of a banned organisation

The Supreme Court was considering the Centre’s plea to review the two judgments of 2011. (HT File Photo)

The Supreme Court on Friday restored the doctrine of “guilt by association” as it set aside its 2011 judgments, which had ruled that mere membership of a banned organisation cannot be a crime. Read more

Over 95% of Karnataka MLAs are crorepatis; 35% have criminal charges: ADR report

Over 95% of the members of the legislative assembly (MLA) in Karnataka are crorepatis while 35% of the lawmakers have declared criminal cases, a report by poll watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed on Thursday. Read more

Navratri 2023: 7 ways to boost energy levels while fasting

Navratri 2023: Navratri fasting is a great way to detox but eating the right food even during fast is important to keep your energy levels optimum. Many people tend to feel lethargic during their fasts due to change in food habits, over-focussing on a single food group, or eating deep-fried foods. Read more

Shah Rukh Khan gives Alanna Panday a tight hug, Rekha chats with new bride in unseen pics from wedding reception

Deanne Panday has shared a bunch of unseen pictures from the wedding reception of her daughter and social media influencer-model Alanna Panday. Read more

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Mercedes to launch its most powerful production AMG in India on April 11

Mercedes-Benz India on Friday announced that it will officially launch its AMG GT 63 S E Performance in the country on April 11 in a bid to further strengthen its portfolio of performance models here. Read more

'Sachin played 6 WCs to win one. That's 24 years': Shastri's astonishing take on India's WTC final, ODI WC chances

The Indian cricket team will have another shot at an ICC trophy in 2023. Two to be precise. They will play the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in June before hosting the 2023 ODI World Cup at home later in October with the team backed to emulate what MS Dhoni's men had achieved in 2011. Read more

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