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‘Compromise’ can't be basis for dismissal of sexual harassment case: SC
Delivering the verdict, the SC set aside the Rajasthan HC order which exercised its power under a section of CrPC to quash one such sexual harassment case.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 01:49 PM IST
SC ruling calls the bluff of Muslim clergy, Hindutva activists: Zakia Soman
Under Section 125 of the CrPC, all women are entitled to alimony, so why leave out Muslim women, says Zakia Soman, founder of Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 03:40 PM IST
Apex court’s final word on law and redress in alimony
There was a need for a clear-cut ruling that the option to seek relief under either of the two laws – personal or secular – lies with the aggrieved women. The verdict in Abdul Samad eminently fulfils this pressing need
Published on Jul 12, 2024 09:19 PM IST
How divorced Muslim women can claim maintenance under Section 125 of CrPC?
Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
Published on Jul 11, 2024 02:19 PM IST
Muslim women entitled to seek alimony, says SC
Supreme Court rules divorced Muslim women can seek maintenance under Section 125 of CrPC, rejecting discrimination and upholding gender equality.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
3 new criminal laws come into effect: Are states, police prepared? 10 points
New criminal laws will bring in a modern justice system, incorporating provisions such as Zero FIR, online registration of complaints, summonses through SMS.
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 09:36 AM IST
For free and fair polls: Over 25 lakh suspects bound down in Uttar Pradesh
27.52 lakh people bound down, 25.27 lakh already complied, 9,393 unlicensed weapons seized, 9,487 cartridges recovered, 3019.32 kg explosives found for peaceful elections in U.P.
Updated on May 15, 2024 09:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Leniency in punishment could have disastrous effects: Punjab and Haryana HC
The bench of justice JS Bedi observed this while dismissing a plea from a convict from Haryana demanding that punishments awarded to him in three different cases should run concurrently
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 06:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
BJP MLA Sadhvi Pragya directed to attend court proceedings
NIA court directs BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur to appear from April 20 for statement in 2008 Malegaon blast case. Health verification ordered due to previous absences.
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Section 144 imposed in GB Nagar today over ‘Bharat Bandh’
Various programmes like protest demonstrations, etc are proposed by SKM and other organisations on Friday. Hence, Section 144 is implemented on February 16, the police said in a statement Thursday
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Noida
Police attaches assets of Umesh Pal murder accused
Dhumanganj police attached assets of Mohd Armaan, a henchman of slain mafia politician Atiq Ahmed, wanted in the murders of lawyer Umesh Pal and his two police guards. Armaan is at large and carries a reward of ₹5 lakh.
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 06:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
View: Why the three laws were needed for new age crimes
Amit Shah said the three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws seek to bring comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:36 AM IST
₹20-lakh graft case: Bribe money was delivered to then Faridkot IG, says accused
A bribery case accused, Malkiat Dass, who wants to turn approver in return of being pardoned, alleged that ₹20 lakh bribe was delivered to then Faridkot inspector general of police (IGP) Pardeep Kumar Yadav by police personnel and later the IPS officer directly him asked to bring the remaining ₹15 lakh
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 01:04 AM IST
Former SP MLA declared absconder; notice put up at his house
The Civil Lines police here on Thursday put up a notice under section 82 of the CrPC at the house of former MLA Saeed Ahmad while declaring him as an absconder. In 2017, a case of fraud and embezzlement was lodged against the former MLA from Phulpur. Police filed chargesheet against him at the court following investigation and the trial was started soon following which summons were issued to him.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 12:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Former SP MLA declared absconding; notice put up at his house
Former MLA Saeed Ahmad has been declared absconding by the police after failing to appear in court for a case of fraud and embezzlement. Police will now attach his properties.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 07:54 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Day after woman’s body found in Gurugram flat, live-in partner dies by suicide
The post-mortem reports have revealed that both died by suicide and their bodies were handed over to the respective family members on Saturday. Forensics expert Dr Deepak Mathur, who conducted the autopsies, said both of them died by suicide.
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Ludhiana: Ban on pasting police, other VIP tags on vehicles extended
Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Rupinder Singh on Friday extended the ban on unauthorised pasting of police, army and other such VIP tags on vehicles for two months
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 10:49 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Govt employee held for raping woman after posing as ‘tantrik’
A public health engineering department employee was arrested for allegedly raping a woman after posing as a "tantrik" in Samba district. The victim filed a rape case against the accused.
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 12:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
SC overrules govt objection, begins same sex hearing
India's Supreme Court has begun hearing a number of petitions calling for legal recognition of same-sex marriages, despite objections from the government. The court clarified that the proceedings will focus on validating such unions under the Special Marriage Act only, and not under personal laws. If successful, India would become only the third country in Asia to allow same-sex unions, five years after the court decriminalised homosexuality. Around 50 petitioners have argued that denying them the right to wed is unconstitutional and violates their fundamental rights.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
No justification to keep even a single vacancy in SC: CJI
The Centre for Research and Planning (CRP) will assist in preparing a list of probables for appointments in the Supreme Court, the CJI has announced.
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 06:52 AM IST
Chhattisgarh violence: Police yet to identify accused in murder of father-son duo
Violence in Biranpur village erupted after Sahu was allegedly killed in the clash in which three policemen also suffered injuries on April 8. Police on the same day arrested 11 people in the case
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 10:01 AM IST
Teacher gets 7-yr RI for accidentally shooting NCC cadet Parag Ingale
Court sentences NCC teacher Amod Anil Ghanekar to seven-year rigorous imprisonment for accidentally shooting cadet Parag Devendra Ingale in the head in February 2013
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 02:14 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Centre rejects charge of targeted attacks against Christians
Indian government has denied allegations of targeted attacks against Christians, stating that less than a third of the incidents alleged were true.
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 04:58 AM IST
Defence ministry refuses nod to prosecute 30 armymen over Nagaland killings
The defence ministry has refused to accord sanction to prosecute 30 army personnel who were allegedly involved in a botched counter-insurgency operation in Nagaland’s Mon district in 2021 that led to the killing of 13 civilians, according to the state police.
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Alice Yhoshü, Kohima
Opposition leaders in UP demand high-level probe into Jhansi encounter
By engaging in fake encounters, BJP govt intends to divert attention from real issues. There should be an in-depth probe into this and recent encounters and those guilty must not be spared, says Akhilesh Yadav
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 01:03 AM IST
Disappearance of KCF chief’s mother: CBI court declares former Punjab AIG a proclaimed offender
Mohinder Kaur, 75, of Panjwar village in Tarn Taran was allegedly abducted by then SHO Jagdeep Singh and then DSP from her house in November 1992
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Anil Sharma
British tourist dies of electrocution in Chamba
The deceased British tourist who died of electrocution in Chamba has been identified as Brown Ivan Dennis, a resident of Norwich City. The local police said that Davis along with his friend was visiting India on one-year tourist visa.
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 11:18 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Bihar violence: 16-yr-old killed in Nalanda; 6 injured in Rohtas bomb blast
Fresh violence erupted in Bihar's Nalanda district and Sasaram town of Rohtas, leaving a 16-year-old dead and several injured. The unrest followed communal clashes during Ram Navami processions, with the Nalanda administration imposing a curfew and internet services suspended in both districts. At least 80 people have been arrested, and nine companies of paramilitary forces are trying to control the situation. In Rohtas, a bomb explosion occurred in a hut near a mosque, injuring six people.
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 01:05 PM IST
Fresh clashes in Bengal; BJP moves HC for probe
Later in the day, prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC were imposed in Kazipara area, a senior IPS officer said.
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 11:49 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Kolkata