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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that groping a female and untying her pyjama string constituted “attempt to rape” and set aside Allahabad HC’s controversial judgment terming the offence not an “attempt” but “preparation to commit rape”, which attracts less punishment, being categorised as outraging the modesty of a woman. The HC’s March 17,…
Armaan Malik champions emotional depth over algorithmic virality in music, lamenting the dilution of song quality for short-form trends. He believes timeless love songs, reminiscent of the 90s, are missing today. Malik, performing at ‘Root for Mangroves’, emphasizes using his platform for crucial environmental causes like mangrove conservation, highlighting its importance for our existence. In…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old girl, observing that courts could not force a woman, especially a minor, to continue a pregnancy if she does not want to.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the key issue was the…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the right to menstrual hygiene is an integral part of the right to life and the right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution.The top court has issued a series of binding directions to states, Union Territories and schools to ensure dignity, health and equality…
The Court drew a clear distinction between a “refusal” to live with the husband and mere non-compliance with a restitution decree. (AI image) On 10th January 2025, the Supreme Court, in a historic ruling, reaffirmed the social-welfare character of maintenance laws and held that a husband cannot evade his maintenance obligation under Section 125 of…
Google has asked a judge to postpone making the company share data with rivals, including ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. The request comes as Google challenges a ruling that the company holds an illegal monopoly in online search, according to court papers. In 2024, District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington ruled that Google used unlawful tactics to maintain…
Google has filed a notice to appeal a US federal court ruling that held it guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly in online search, according to court records, AFP reported.A US district judge had ruled in 2024 that the internet major monopolised search and text advertising by using exclusive distribution agreements that made it the…
AI-generated image used for representation (Source: ChatGPT) Umar still in “qaid,” and there is no different picture for Sharjeel Imam. A long spell behind bars, even before the formal beginning of the trial, cannot simply be a “trump card” or a “gateway to bail” in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Supreme Court…
US Supreme Court holds off ruling on tariff policy for another day The US Supreme Court on Wednesday issued three decisions but did not deliver a verdict on the closely watched legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, keeping markets and governments waiting for clarity on a case with wide economic implications.As per news…
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the removal of images of YouTuber and actor Bhuvan Bam that were uploaded and circulated on various platforms without his consent. However, the court refrained from granting interim protection on the broader issue of his personality and publicity rights at this stage.As per IANS, Justice Jyoti Singh observed…
