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]Merely being in love doesn’t count as consent for sex, rules Kerala high court
- The Kerala high court said there is a massive difference between consent and submission, and helplessness in the face of compulsion cannot be seen as the victim’s consent for sexual intercourse.
Published on Nov 20, 2021 08:15 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
'Unmarried girls in India don't have physical relationship unless..': Court
It is the girl who is always at the receiving end because it is she who runs the risk of being pregnant, the court said in a recent judgment denying bail to an accused.
Published on Aug 14, 2021 10:36 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh
School reopening: Parents to send consent by Sept 15
The Chandigarh education department has directed schools to get feedback from parents by September 15 regarding sending their children to schools once they reopen on September 21. Officials said that students of Class 9 and above will be allowed to come to school to only take guidance from teachers, but classes will not resume.
Updated on Sep 12, 2020 11:31 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Parents’ consent a must for children attending school from Sept 21
Students of classes 9 to 12 can go to school voluntarily for guidance from their teachers, subject to the written consent of their parents/guardians
Published on Sep 11, 2020 10:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Shopkeepers dig up road without getting consent, MC stops construction work
The shopkeepers have been directed to repair the portion of the road, which had been dug up for putting up wells.
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 11:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times/Ludhiana | HT correspondent, Ludhiana
Wife’s consent, ceremony proof must for adoptions: Supreme Court
Section 7 of the Act says that a male Hindu person can adopt a son or daughter only if his wife gives the consent.
Updated on Mar 09, 2020 03:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
SC dismisses CBI plea against Punjab withdrawing consent to probe sacrilege cases
Published on Feb 20, 2020 11:04 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
Bidita Bag’s powerful statement against sexual crimes as she poses in torn clothes: ‘Hair, makeup, wardrobe by man who said consent not his style’
Expressing her anger over the horrendous statement, ‘when rape is inevitable lie back and enjoy it’, Bidita Bag posed with scratches and in torn clothes.
Updated on Jan 04, 2020 12:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Notice, consent, privacy: Why we need to do better
A user’s interaction with privacy policies faces many blocks. The most basic is the barrier of accessibility.
Published on Aug 21, 2019 08:33 AM IST
Smriti Parsheera
‘Don’t shave patient’s beard without consent’:Doc
The alleged incident came to light after Ummat Foundation wrote to the hospital dean and municipal corporator Rais Shaikh that a 38-year-old man was told that his beard had to be shaved before he underwent lower limb surgery.
Published on May 14, 2019 04:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correspondent
JD-S leader Danish Ali joins Mayawati’s BSP ahead of LS polls; ‘with consent’, says Kumaraswamy
Senior JD-S leader Danish Ali joined the Bahujan Samaj Party ahead of parliamentary polls. Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy tweeted that the arrangement was a thoughtful decision taken by the two parties.
Updated on Mar 16, 2019 05:14 PM IST
Agencies | Agencies
After Andhra Pradesh, Mamata Banerjee puts up ‘no entry’ sign for CBI in West Bengal
The move is seen to be triggered by perceptions in the two states ruled by opposition parties who have frequently accused the CBI of acting at the behest of the BJP-led national coalition at the centre.
Updated on Nov 16, 2018 10:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | Sumanta Ray Chaudhuri
Children’s Day: How parents can teach kids about consent in the age of MeToo
November 14 is Children’s Day. As the #MeToo conversations take over the internet, we look at how parents can help their children understand what consent means, because they’re never too young.
Updated on Nov 14, 2018 01:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanya Panwar
#MeToo in Bollywood: This is why I got consent recorded before the rape scene, reveals Dalip Tahil
Veteran film and television actor Dalip Tahil talks about how the most vulnerable in the entertainment industry have been exploited for decades, and how, 25 years ago, he opposed a film director who wanted to shoot a rape scene without telling the female actor anything beforehand.
Updated on Oct 26, 2018 05:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
MeToo: How to talk to your child about sexual assault and consent
#MeToo: It may be a trending topic right now, but sexual abuse is something parents should be talking about with their children all the time.
Updated on Oct 22, 2018 05:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanya Panwar
AAP MLA Sukhpal Khaira refuses consent to disclose his degree, info panel overrules
An RTI applicant had sought details of Khaira’s educational qualifications but were not provided by DAV College, Chandigarh.
Updated on Oct 04, 2018 09:19 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Govt teams work overtime to seek farmers’ consent for Jewar airport
Last week, the district administration had revised the deadline to get consent to September 6.
Updated on Sep 06, 2018 06:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Greater Noida | Vinod Rajput
51% owners’ consent enough for redeveloping old buildings in Maharashtra
The rates for consent from owners have been slashed from 100%. Experts said move will reduce delays in projects.
Updated on Sep 04, 2018 12:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Swapnil Rawal, Mumbai
Woman can withdraw consent for mutual divorce given in front of a mediator: Bombay HC
Consent terms signed before a mediator will not have a binding effect until the family court passes a formal judgment and decree on the basis of the same, the court ruled
Updated on May 25, 2018 11:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kanchan Chaudhari, Mumbai
Patient’s valid consent is a must for surgeries: State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) ruled while dealing with a complaint of medical negligence.
Published on May 04, 2018 11:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Charul Shah, Mumbai
SC wants security for Karnataka woman forced into marriage without her consent
The woman has also sought striking down of certain provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act on the grounds that the consent of the bride or the groom has not been made mandatory in the law.
Updated on Apr 11, 2018 11:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Bhadra Sinha, New Delhi