Category: Law

Japan defends imperial succession law amid criticism

Tokyo, March 9 (IANS) Japan on Wednesday defended its 1947 Imperial House Law, which allows only a male to succeed…

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Japanese court orders suspension of Takahama n-reactors

Tokyo, March 9 (IANS) A Japanese court on Wednesday issued an injunction to suspend operations of Takahama No.3 and No.4…

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Mallya has left the country, SC told

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya on…

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Irom Sharmila rejects request to call off hunger strike

Imphal, March 9 (IANS) Irom Sharmila, who has been on fasts unto death since November 4, 2000, to demand the…

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Chinese couple sells newborn to buy iPhone

Beijing, March 9 (IANS) A Chinese couple was sentenced to three years in jail for selling their new-born daughter online…

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Turkey, Greece determined to solve refugee problem together

Istanbul, March 9 (IANS) Turkish and Greek prime ministers said on Tuesday that they are determined to prevent illegal traffickers…

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Canada to admit record number of immigrants in 2016

Toronto, March 9 (IANS) The government of Canada announced an ambitious plan for 2016 immigration levels on Tuesday, aimed at…

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Court begins trial against Tytler, Verma in cheating case

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A Delhi court here began the trial against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and arms dealer…

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SC notice on PIL for larger pictorial warning on tobacco products

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to the central government on a PIL seeking the…

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Government showing disregard for Women’s Reservation Bill: Congress

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of showing gross disregard for…

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Women hold the fort in Gujarat assembly

Gandhinagar, March 8 (IANS) International Women's Day on Tuesday saw a true all-women affair in the Gujarat assembly as the…

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Andhra minister’s son denied bail in molestation case

Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Rejecting the bail petition of the son of an Andhra Pradesh minister in a molestation case,…

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Pakistan repatriates 86 fishermen, one more

Attari/Islamabad, March 8 (IANS) At least 86 fishermen and one person from Jammu and Kashmir, who were released by Pakistani…

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Karishma, estranged husband nearing divorce settlement, SC told

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that both Bollywood actress Karishma Kapoor and her…

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NHRC notice to Mumbai police over brutality with Canadian businessman

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to Mumbai police and two lawyers following…

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Government to launch campaign against dowry, foeticide: Kejriwal

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his government will plan a campaign involving…

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Sonia seeks passage of women’s quota bill, slams government

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday asked the government to pay attention to the passing…

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Sri Lanka assures gender equality, protection of women

Colombo, March 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan leaders on Tuesday assured gender equality and protection, recognition and economic empowerment for all…

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NHRC issues notice to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government following…

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SC to hear plea to restrain Mallya from leaving country

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday a plea by the consortium of 13 banks…

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