Gujarat HC: No Default Consent in Marriage, Denies Bail
Gujarat High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea, emphasizing bodily freedom within marriage. Justice Divyesh Joshi cites serious allegations of assault by estranged husband.
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Goa Nightclub Got Green Nod Despite Safety Complaints
The Goa State Pollution Control Board granted a 15-year 'green category' consent to the Arpora nightclub that later caught fire, despite receiving four complaints about illegal construction and safety risks.
Orissa HC: Society Must Introspect on Forced Marriages
The Orissa High Court emphasized that a girl's decision is paramount in marriage and called for sensitization programs to prevent parental coercion.
Orissa HC Backs Woman's Choice, Condemns Forced Marriage
Orissa High Court strongly criticizes parents forcing women into marriage, emphasizing consent is paramount. The court upheld a 21-year-old woman's right to live independently.
SC Seeks 'Romeo-Juliet' Clause to Prevent POCSO Misuse
The Supreme Court calls for a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in the POCSO Act to protect consensual adolescent relationships from criminalisation. Experts debate the need for legal nuance.
Gujarat HC: Divorce Terms in Decree Are Fully Enforceable
Gujarat High Court rules terms in a mutual consent divorce decree are binding. Family court must execute them, cannot ask parties to file fresh suit. Read key details.
Gujarat HC Rules Divorce Terms Enforceable by Family Court
Gujarat High Court clarifies that terms agreed in a mutual consent divorce decree are binding and executable by family courts, preventing prolonged litigation. Read the landmark ruling.
Tridha Choudhury Opens Up on Aashram, Industry Ethics
Actor Tridha Choudhury discusses her role as Babita in Aashram, the blurred lines of consent in filmmaking, and the responsibility of portraying women in crime fiction. Read her candid interview.
Mentally Ill Man Dies in Bengaluru Apartment Fall
A 32-year-old man with a mental illness died after falling from his apartment in Bengaluru's Horamavu. Police are investigating the tragic incident.
New Adhesives Manufacturing Unit Coming to Rajpura, Punjab
A new adhesives manufacturing plant is set to be established in Rajpura, Punjab, promising significant investment and job creation for the region's industrial landscape.
PMFME Units in Karnataka Stalled Over Pollution Certificates
Thousands of rural food processing startups in Karnataka face loan rejections as banks demand missing pollution certificates. State minister urges exemption to save jobs and investments. Read more.
UoM Convection: Students from Humble Backgrounds Shine
The 106th University of Mysore convocation celebrated academic excellence. Students from daily wage families, a bus conductor's daughter, and a visually challenged scholar won multiple gold medals, showcasing grit and dedication. Read their inspiring stor
Pollution Certificates Block Loans for Karnataka Food Startups
Karnataka's PMFME rural food units face loan rejection due to missing KSPCB certificates. Minister seeks exemption to save 5000 units and 50000 jobs. Read the full story.
Gujarat HC Allows Divorce in UK-India Living Conflict Case
Gujarat High Court paves way for couple's divorce after marriage breaks down over husband's desire to live in UK vs wife's wish to stay in India. Court quashes family court's 'premature' rejection.
Gujarat HC Allows Divorce Over UK-India Living Dispute
Gujarat High Court overrules family court, paves way for divorce of couple who separated over conflicting desires to live in UK and India. Read the full legal details.
Parents reunite after court halts child's Jain diksha
A Surat family court's intervention leads to a marital reunion and a key condition: future initiation into Jain monkhood for their 7-year-old daughter requires consent of both parents. Read the full story.
New Rules for Women's Safety During Night Shifts
India's new labour codes introduce strict safety measures for women working night shifts, including mandatory written consent, transport, and CCTV surveillance. Learn what employers must provide.
MP HC: Minor's consent immaterial, upholds 20-yr POCSO sentence
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to suspend 20-year sentence in POCSO case, stating marriage and child during bail are immaterial. Consent of a minor is not valid in law. Read the full judgement details.
HC: Wife's consent alone matters for abortion
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules a married woman is the sole judge of continuing pregnancy. Justice Sehgal allows estranged wife's plea, emphasizing her autonomy. Read the landmark judgment details.
Servant couple held man, daughter captive for 5 years in Mahoba
A shocking case of captivity emerges in Mahoba as a servant couple allegedly confined a 70-year-old retired railway clerk and his mentally challenged daughter for years to seize property. Read the full investigation details.
NGT Dismisses Appeal Against Poultry Farm Closure in Punjab
National Green Tribunal dismisses poultry farm owner's appeal, upholding PPCB's closure order for environmental violations near a school. Read the full details.
SC Overturns Rape Conviction, Cites 'Sixth Sense' for Mediation
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
Bombay HC Case: Mother Seeks Late Son's Sperm for IVF
A mother's petition to use her deceased son's preserved sperm for IVF faces legal hurdles as the Centre cites lack of consent. The Bombay High Court has deferred the final hearing to 2026. Explore the complex legal and ethical debate.
RGV Says Dhurandhar Success Scares Bollywood A-Listers
Ram Gopal Varma claims Dhurandhar's realism has challenged Bollywood's formula, making stars nervous. The film's ₹900 crore success sparks a creative shift debate. Read more.
Unnao Rape Victim Seeks Rahul Gandhi's Help for Justice
The Unnao rape survivor was manhandled at India Gate while seeking justice. She has now appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for support in her fight. Read the full story.
Life imprisonment for rape of minor with learning difficulties
A Mathura court sentences a 34-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl. The convict, a neighbour with a criminal past, was identified via CCTV. Read the full details of the heinous crime and the landmark verdict
Life sentence for man who raped minor with learning difficulties
A Mathura court sentences a 34-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl. The convict, a neighbour with a criminal past, was fined ₹1.1 lakh. Read the full details of the heinous crime and the swift justice delive
10-Year Jail for Raping Mentally Challenged Woman in Mumbai
A Mumbai court sentenced a labourer to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2016 rape of a woman with mental retardation, ruling her consent invalid under IPC Section 90. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Mentally Challenged Man Climbs Bhopal's Arch Bridge
A semi-nude man climbed the Arch Bridge over Lower Lake in Bhopal, causing traffic chaos and a police rescue operation. The incident was captured on video and went viral.
4 Arrested for Assault on Special Needs Student in Bagalkot
Bagalkot police arrest four after viral video shows staff beating a mentally challenged teen with a belt and throwing chilli powder in his eyes at an unauthorised residential school. Shocking details inside.
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