UP Cow Slaughter Act being misused against Innocent, says Allahabad HC
The UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act prohibits the slaughter of cows and their progeny in the state, with punishment of upto ten years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh.
Prof Karlan apologises for mentioning Barron during impeachment hearing
The impeachment hearing against President Donald Trump took an ugly turn when a professor of law from the prestigious Stanford took the name of his son Barron during her testimony before a Congressional panel.
India looks at open, balanced Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar
India looks at an open, inclusive and balanced region connected by secure seas, integrated by trade and investment, underpinned by the rule of law, External Affairs Minister S Jaishanakar said on Monday, as he sought Singapore's support in addressing the challenges posed by the changing world.
India has lost finest lawyer with passing away of Jethmalani: Venugopal
Attorney General K K Venugopal on Sunday said with the passing away of noted jurist Ram Jethmalani, the country has lost its finest lawyer who was bold and handled the most sensational criminal cases and constitutional matters.
AAP govt to launch overseas scholarship scheme for Dalit students
Meritorious students willing to pursue M Phil and Ph.D. courses in the fields of art, agriculture, law, medicine, and engineering, etc, will be able to apply under the scheme.
Health ministry forms committee to consider central law security of doctors
Last month, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) had held a nationwide protest following an assault on doctors at the NRS Medical College in Kolkata and demanded the enactment of a central law to check violence on medical professionals in hospitals.
Bill to ban triple talaq to be brought again: Law Min Ravi Shankar Prasad
Bills that are introduced in Rajya Sabha and pending there do not lapse with the dissolution of Lok Sabha. Bills passed by Lok Sabha, and pending in the Rajya Sabha, however, lapse.
