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Oral sex is not a big offense; Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that oral sex with minors is not subject to Pocso law. The court observed…

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Andhra Govt may repeal controversial three capitals law; Amaravati to be sole state capital

  The Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh has informed on Monday that it was withdrawing the…

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14 judges appointed to High Courts of Kerala, Telangana, and Orissa

  New Delhi: The Central government notified the appointment of 14 judges/additional judges across Telangana, Orissa and Kerala High Courts,…

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Karnataka HC rejects serial rapist-killer’s plea to commute death sentence

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday lifted a legal bar on the execution of the serial killer and rapist…

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‘Ban on online rummy unconstitutional, it’s a game of skill’: Kerala HC

Chennai: Kerala High Court on Monday ruled that the ban on online games such as rummy and poker that are…

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‘Marriage should not be called off due to astrological incompatibility’: High Court

The Bombay High Court dismissed a case filed by a man who had promised to marry a woman but went…

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Marriage of minor girl valid if she doesn’t declare it void after turning 18: HC

Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a girl who has been married off before reaching legal…

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After 75 years of independence, people still need to knock on the court’s door for water : High Court

Mumbai: On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court said that a regular water supply is a fundamental right, and it is…

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Covishield can be taken after 28 days, says Kerala HC

Kochi: Kerala high court has ordered the Centre to allow scheduling, via CoWIN portal, of second Covishield doses four weeks…

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A husband’s sexual act is not rape, even if it’s by force: High court

Despite widespread criticism, a high court judge in Chhattisgarh has ruled that any sexual act committed by a husband does…

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‘Reply In English Only’: High Court orders Centre to look into MP’s case

Chennai: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday instructed the Central government to strictly follow the Official…

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The High Court suspends certain sections of the Freedom of Religion Act to ‘prevent interfaith harassment’

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of several sections of the Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021,…

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Bombay HC grants interim protection from arrest to Raj Kundra

The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to businessman Raj Kundra, who is currently incarcerated in connection…

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Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with conditions amid COVID-19

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday approved a Muharram procession between 4 and 7 pm on Friday, with seven vehicles…

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State HC calls live-in relationship with married woman ‘illicit’

Jaipur: According to a single-judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court, a live-in relationship between a man and a married…

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Kerala HC permits 9-year-old girl to accompany her father to Sabarimala temple

Kochi: On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court allowed a minor girl to accompany her father to Sabarimala for ‘darshan’. The…

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Unmarried Indian women don’t indulge in sexual activities just for fun: MP HC

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Saturday stated that India is a conservative country in which unmarried women do not…

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Shiva statue installed at Begur Lake gets a warning from the Karnataka High Court

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court ordered the Bengaluru Police Commissioner to personally investigate the unveiling of a Shiva Statue on…

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User-Data leaked from Truecaller : High Court issues notice to Centre

According to the Bombay High Court, as part of a public interest litigation (PIL), the Truecaller mobile app ‘shared’ user…

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Uttarakhand govt moves SC against HC order staying Char Dham Yatra

Dehradun: On Tuesday, the Uttarakhand government filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging the state High Court’s order to…

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No place for those who kill family member for choosing partner: HC

Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court refused bail to a Mainpuri man for his participation in an alleged hate crime, stating…

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New IT rules upheld by the Delhi High Court on digital news media

New Delhi: The High Court rejected the petitioners’ request to stay the new rules regarding regulating digital news media on…

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Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to filmmaker Aisha Sultana

Kochi: The Kerala High Court granted Aisha Sultana, a filmmaker, and activist charged with sedition, anticipatory bail on Friday, for…

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Parents asked for fee reduction ; Students dismissed from school

Kayamkulam: Three students from a school were dismissed by the school management after their parents requested a reduction in tuition…

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Don’t use saliva while packing materials: Madras HC to hotels, bakeries

Chennai: On Tuesday, the Madras High Court directed business houses, hotels, bakeries, and other foundations directly involved in supplying food…

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Delhi high court rejects plea of 5G, Imposed fine on Juhi Chawla

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the lawsuit by actress Juhi Chawla against the implementation of 5G network technology…

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3,000 junior doctors resign after high court says their strike is ‘illegal’

Madhya Pradesh: On Thursday, hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the striking junior doctors in the state to…

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Congress demands probe into the alleged timber – loot

Wayanad; On Tuesday, the opposition Congress in Kerala asked a High Court-monitored inquiry into the alleged plundering of forest reserves…

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“Minority welfare schemes”; Muslim League accused Kerala government of misinforming the High Court

Kerala; On Saturday, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)  attacked Kerala’s LDF government of misleading the High Court appearing in…

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“Provide rations to sex workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic” ; High Court

Gauhati; The High Court has ordered the officials of a district in southern Assam’s Barak valley to give provisions to…

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Ensure Delhi gets its allocated 490 MT oxygen or face contempt : HC to Centre

On Saturday, the Delhi High Court warned the Central government of launching contempt actions against its officers for their failure…

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No celebrations over election results: Madras High Court

On Friday, The Madras High Court directed political leaders and the party cadres in Tamil Nadu not to go in…

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‘Medical expenses are worse than covid’: High Court demands justification

Kochi: The High Court has recognized that the expense of covid treatment imposed by private hospitals in the state is…

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“Now transgender persons can join the National Cadet Corps” ; High Court

On Monday,Kerala High Court granted a transgender woman to get enrolled into the National Cadet Corps, the youth wing of…

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Teachers can no longer compete in elections: High Court

Thiruvananthapuram: Aided school teachers can no longer contest in elections. The High Court has quashed the existing rule that teachers…

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