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MP HC Gives Go-Ahead For Conducting Competency-Based Evaluation Test Under Prohibition Of Sex Selection (Six Months Training) Rules

Live Law

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Public Health and Family Welfare authorities to conduct the Competency Based Evaluation test in confirmation with the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Rules, 2014. It is made clear that this examination will not come in the way of the members of petitioner No.1/society working as Sonologists.” In the …

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Courts Must Be Cautious In Cases Involving Persons With Unsound Mind, Ensure Their Rights Are Protected: Telangana HC

Live Law

Justice K. Sujana while referring to Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision in Duvvuri Rami Reddi Vs Duvvudu Papi Reddy and others, which lays down certain principles to be followed while declaring a person of unsound mind, said: The Telangana High Court has underscored that courts must proceed with utmost caution in matters involving persons of unsound mind so that their …

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5 hours, 56 minutes ago

President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

Live Law

Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian will be the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. #JustIN | President Of India Droupadi Murmu appoints former Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. pic.twitter.com/KidPRef4SX — Live Law December 23, 2024 Born on June 30, 1958, Justice Ramasubramanian Graduated in Chemistry from Ramakrishna …

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6 hours, 44 minutes ago

Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

Raw Story

Animal rights activist Paul Watson, freed this week from detention in Denmark, vowed on Saturday to end whale hunting worldwide and to stop Japan if it tried to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean. "One way or the other we are going to end whaling worldwide," Watson told reporters in central Paris where several hundred supporters had gathered to greet …

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7 hours, 12 minutes ago

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

Raw Story

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights. Speaking to the AmericaFest conference in a border state he easily carried in the November election, Trump further promised immediate measures against …

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Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

Deccan Chronicle

PHOENIX, President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights. Speaking to the AmericaFest conference in a border state he easily carried in the November election, Trump further promised immediate measures …

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13 hours, 50 minutes ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 2 [26-50]

Live Law

Part 1 can be read here. Supreme Court Issues Directions Against Misleading Ads: Self Declaration Forms By Advertisers; Influencers Must Endorse Responsibly Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | 2024 LiveLaw 381 Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah The Supreme Court, in a pivotal order passed a slew of measures to protect consumers from misleading Case …

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18 hours, 35 minutes ago

Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

New Indian Express

The National Human Rights Commission, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two persons, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi on December, 18, 2024. According to a statement, the Commission has observed …

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18 hours, 35 minutes ago

Teachings of Christ celebrate love, harmony, and brotherhood: PM Modi at Christmas event

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The teachings of Lord Christ celebrate love, harmony and brotherhood and it is important for all to work to make this spirit stronger, Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi said here on Monday. Citing the Christmas market attack in Germany and the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, Modi said it is important to come together and fight such challenges. …

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Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

New Indian Express

PHOENIX: President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights. Speaking to the AmericaFest conference in a border state he easily carried in the November election, Trump further promised immediate measures …

Trump Transgender

18 hours, 35 minutes ago

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday. On December 18, a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to select the next chairperson of the NHRC, sources earlier said. A former chief justice of India or a …

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Retire Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday. On December 18, a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to select the next chairperson of the NHRC, sources earlier said. A former chief justice of India or a …

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21 hours, 23 minutes ago

Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! ST. LOUIS — Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin’ Rights game between the nonconference rivals. Jakucionis hit a straight-on 3-pointer for a 75-72 Illinois lead with 2 …

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23 hours, 27 minutes ago

Prof. Mallesham Pledges Reforms for Telangana Universities

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Prof. Gaddam Mallesham, newly elected vice-president of the Telangana Gazetted Officers Association central executive body, on Sunday, pledged to address key issues plaguing universities. In his new role, Prof. Mallesham emphasised the importance of collective efforts, stating that university unions across the state would work closely with TGOs to persuade the government to implement long-overdue reforms. Prof. Mallesham has …

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Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims

Associated Press

Louisiana’s prison system routinely holds people weeks and months after they have completed their sentences, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit filed Friday. The suit against the state of Louisiana follows a multiyear investigation into what federal officials say is a pattern of “systemic overdetention” that violates inmates’ rights and costs taxpayers millions of dollars a year. …

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1 day, 13 hours ago

In Assad’s hometown, few shared in his family’s fortune. They hope they won’t share in his downfall

Associated Press

QARDAHA, Syria — On the walls of the palatial mausoleum built to house the remains of former Syrian President Hafez Assad, vandals have sprayed variations of the phrase, “Damn your soul, Hafez.” Nearly two weeks after the ouster of his son, Bashar Assad, people streamed in to take photos next to the burned-out hollow where the elder Assad’s grave used …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: Stop making mandatory drug treatment a civil rights issue

LA Times

To the editor: Steve Lopez has written another fine column on drug addiction and homelessness around MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. Lopez talked to one addict, Aaron, who has overdosed 20 times and doesn’t think rehab would work for him. Another addict told Lopez that the best solution is mandatory detox. Some of the more overly sympathetic among us want …

1 day, 18 hours ago

NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai

New Indian Express

The National Human Rights Commission sought Action Taken Reports on the issues of human trafficking, prostitution and plight of sex workers in different locations in Mumbai within eight weeks from the Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, New Delhi, the Chief Secretary, Govt. Acting on a petition filed by noted human rights activist and Supreme Court …

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Govts Engaging Temporary Workers For Long Periods Unfair; 'Uma Devi' Judgment Being Misapplied Against Long-Serving Workers : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court has criticised the practice of government institutions engaging workers on a temporary basis for a prolonged period, which results in the infringement of various labour rights. While allowing the regularisation of certain workers who were employed on a temporary basis for about 14-20 years by the Central Water Commission, a bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Prasanna …

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Blake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign

Associated Press

Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a legal complaint. Justin Baldoni attends the world premiere of “It Ends with Us” at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in New York. Share Share …

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2 days, 2 hours ago

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: The ruling BJP’s upper class fascist face and hate politics had been exposed by the denigration of B R Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, by none other than the Union Home Minister even as the 75th anniversary of the same Constitution was being celebrated, Chief Minister M K Stalin said. Applauding the sterling performance of his party …

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2 days, 3 hours ago

Civil Courts Retain Exclusive Jurisdiction For Non-Industrial Disputes & Provide Alternative Remedies For Common Law Claims: J&K High Court

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that if a dispute is not an industrial dispute nor relates to the enforcement of any rights under the Industrial Disputes Act, the remedy lies exclusively in a civil court. However, a bench of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul clarified that if the dispute arises out of a right or liability …

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2 days, 6 hours ago

Professional wrestler who arranged to meet '14-year-old girl' after sex chats online tells arresting police: 'I am bang to rights'

Daily Mail

A former professional wrestler who arranged to meet a girl he believed was 14 year old told a police officer arresting him 'I made a bad mistake, I am bang to rights'. Cavanagh, an ex-Insane Championship Wrestling and Scottish Wrestling Alliance fighter, went on to ask the decoy if she had 'done things with lads' and progressed the conversation sexually. …

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2 days, 7 hours ago

India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

The Hindu

The International Shooting Sport Federation has confirmed India as the host for a Junior World Cup in the forthcoming season in 2025. The ISSF president Luciano Rossi had announced that India would host the Junior World Cup during his visit to the Capital in November for the World Cup Finals. “The world’s future stars will converge in India for a …

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MP HC Gives Go-Ahead For Conducting Competency-Based Evaluation Test Under Prohibition Of Sex Selection (Six Months Training) Rules

Courts Must Be Cautious In Cases Involving Persons With Unsound Mind, Ensure Their Rights Are Protected: Telangana HC

President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 2 [26-50]

Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

Teachings of Christ celebrate love, harmony, and brotherhood: PM Modi at Christmas event

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

Retire Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller

Prof. Mallesham Pledges Reforms for Telangana Universities

Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims

In Assad’s hometown, few shared in his family’s fortune. They hope they won’t share in his downfall

Letters to the Editor: Stop making mandatory drug treatment a civil rights issue

NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai

Govts Engaging Temporary Workers For Long Periods Unfair; 'Uma Devi' Judgment Being Misapplied Against Long-Serving Workers : Supreme Court

Blake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance

Civil Courts Retain Exclusive Jurisdiction For Non-Industrial Disputes & Provide Alternative Remedies For Common Law Claims: J&K High Court

Professional wrestler who arranged to meet '14-year-old girl' after sex chats online tells arresting police: 'I am bang to rights'

India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025