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High Court's necrophilia ruling: Sex with dead body horrendous but not rape

Engaging in sexual intercourse with a person's dead body is one of the most horrendous acts one can think of, but the offence does not come under Section 376 of the now-shelved Indian Penal Code or under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Chhattisgarh High Court has observed. The High Court made the observation while upholding the …

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Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cal coach Charmin Smith had a vision four years ago of creating a tournament to lift up Black female head coaches. “In our sport, it’s a huge issue with only 17% of head coaches are women of color,” Smith said in a phone interview. “This …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

From diner waitress to James Beard Winner: How Karen Akunowicz became Boston's "queen of pasta"

Salon

Over the past decade, Karen Akunowicz has emerged as one of Boston’s most celebrated chefs, carving out a niche as both a culinary innovator and a force of personality. From winning a James Beard Award to becoming a fan favorite on “Top Chef “— twice — Akunowicz has built an impressive career centered on her love for handmade pasta and …

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Punjab & Haryana HC Bar Association Undertakes Before Supreme Court To Abide By SC Judgment On Lawyers' Strikes

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday concluded proceedings against the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association after a fresh undertaking was filed by its acting president, Shri Jasdev Singh Brar that the Association will abide by the Supreme Court's judgment in Ex-Captain Harish Uppal v. Union of India regarding lawyers' strikes. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice …

Supreme Court Court Bar Association Committee Punjab Executive Undertaking

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Akin To Apple Dynamic Island, Samsung To Bring 'Now Bar' With AI Capabilities As Part Of Android 15 Update

ABP News

Looking at the past, it can be said that Samsung has somewhat been inspired by Apple with its recent product designs. Apple introduced the iPhone Dynamic Island earlier, and now Samsung might be bringing something similar called the 'Now Bar'. Samsung’s Android 15 update is delayed but is expected to launch alongside the new Galaxy S25 series in January. Following …

Samsung Bar Dynamic Island Update 15 Update

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Bing Image Creator now generates images directly from Edge address bar

India Today

Microsoft has rolled out exciting updates to its Bing Image Creator, making it faster, easier to use, and more accessible than ever. Originally launched in 2023, Bing Image Creator is an AI-powered tool that lets users generate images from text using the DALL-E model. By simply typing "create an image of" followed by a description, users can create images without …

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No turf wars, no sexism: Meet the queer Gen Z women giving billiards a rebrand in L.A.

LA Times

In the summer of 2023, Alix Max, new to town with a cigarette in their mouth, was shooting pool on the patio of 4100 Bar in Silver Lake. For her, the intention of “Please Be Nice” is to make pool accessible to young women: “It’s a community cheering for each other and seeing each other get good. It expedites people’s …

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Gujarat Bar Council member to boycott oath-taking ceremony over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: Paresh Vaghela, a member of the Bar Council of Gujarat, has announced that he will boycott the upcoming event scheduled for December 30, 2024, in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on Dr. B.R. Shah, who is set to attend the Bar Council of Gujarat’s public ceremony as the chief guest, has drawn the ire of …

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Elections To All Bar Associations Shall Be Held On February 07: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has recently ordered that elections to all Bar Associations in the national capital shall be held on February 07, 2025. “The elections to all Bar Associations in Delhi shall consequently now be held on 07 February 2025, subject to any legal restraint or impediment impeding that process,” the Court ordered. The bench also directed all concerned …

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Clubber, 25, is left scarred for life by two drunk mothers in cocktail-fuelled bar fight - as pair avoid prison after claiming their children would 'suffer' if they were locked up

Daily Mail

A woman has been left scarred for life after she was attacked by two drunk mothers during a late-night catfight. Darcy Mossman, pictured, was left with a 3cm cut to her forehead after having a wine glass thrown at her Childcare worker Katie Roberts, pictured, punched Miss Mossman twice to the side of head, knocking her to the ground Mother …

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Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected

Raw Story

A fire ripped through a karaoke bar in the Vietnamese capital, killing 11 people and injuring two others in a case of suspected arson, police said Thursday. Police said they received reports of a fire at 11:00 pm Wednesday "with many people trapped inside". The incident comes after six people, including four police officers, were jailed in October over a …

Bar State Media Hanoi Karaoke

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BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

Live Law

In a significant development, the Supreme Court today directed reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections. Further, in the district bar associations, the Court directed that the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other Executive Committee posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers. Earlier proceedings in the matter The Court had …

Elections Women Delhi Court Bar Council Bar Reservation

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Arson at karaoke bar in Vietnam’s Hanoi kills 11, police say

Al Jazeera

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security says suspected perpetrator confessed to starting blaze after dispute with staff. A suspected arson attack at a cafe and karaoke bar in Vietnam’s Hanoi has killed 11 people and injured two others, police have said. Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday that it had arrested a man who confessed to starting the blaze …

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11 killed in Hanoi karaoke bar fire, cops hint at arson; suspect arrested

India Today

A fire ripped through a karaoke bar in the Vietnamese capital, killing 11 people and injuring two others in a case of suspected arson, police said on Thursday. Police said they received reports of a fire at 11:00 pm on Wednesday "with many people trapped inside". The incident comes after six people, including four police officers, were jailed in October …

Bar Hanoi Karaoke

4 days, 20 hours ago

Trailblazing hijab-wearing barrister launches global women’s rights organisation

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Tafadar, who has been working in human rights law since she was called …

World Rights Girls Bar Human Organisation Ms Tafadar

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Surat Bar Elections: Gujarat HC Directs State Bar Council To Decide Plea Alleging Improper Scrutiny Of Candidates' Documents By Tomorrow

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday directed the Bar Council of Gujarat to immediately constitute a committee to decide by Thursday a plea concerning improper scrutiny of documents of the candidates contesting in the Surat Bar Election, which is scheduled for December 20. The Counsel appearing for the Bar Council of Gujarat contended that as per the Rule 49 of …

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A nail bar conman has stolen £380 from me: SALLY SORTS IT

Daily Mail

I have had a Revolut pre-paid card, which I’ve used abroad with no problem for many years – until now. M.B., London Sally Hamilton replies: Revolut’s pre-paid currency card is popular with globetrotters as it allows them to typically top up with sterling and convert it automatically into scores of currencies at competitive rates. My efforts to reclaim the rings, …

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Can Graduates Of 3-Year LLB Correspondence Course Enrol As Advocates? Supreme Court To Consider

Live Law

The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider whether a law graduate of a 3-year LLB Course be allowed to enrol with the State Bar Council if s/he obtained an undergraduate degree through correspondence. The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice PB Varale was hearing a challenge to the order of the Telangana High Court which refused to allow Bar …

Supreme Court Court High Course Petitioner Graduate State Bar

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SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar reservation

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday raised eyebrows over a woman lawyer engaging a male advocate to argue her petition for a 33% reservation for women in Gujarat bar associations. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned why the petitioner, advocate Meena A Jagtap, chose to “ride on the shoulder” of a male lawyer rather than arguing the …

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Supreme Court Displeased That Woman Advocate Engaged Male Lawyer To Argue Plea For Female Reservation In Bar Association

Live Law

While hearing a plea seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in Gujarat's bar bodies, the Supreme Court today called out the petitioner, a lady advocate, for engaging a male advocate to argue the case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan expressed disappointment over the petitioner's engaging of a male advocate, when her plea was for reservation for women …

Delhi Supreme Court Court Gujarat Delhi High Court Bar Reservation

1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

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1 week ago

Fiji says five patients being discharged after pina colada incident

Raw Story

Fiji doctors have decided to discharge five of the seven patients -- including four Australians and an American -- who were hospitalized after drinking pina coladas at a luxury hotel bar, the government said Monday. They fell ill after drinking pina colada cocktails prepared at a bar in the five-star Warwick Fiji resort on the Coral Coast, about 70 kilometers …

Fiji Pina Colada Gavoka

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Advocate Cannot Do Full-Time Journalism : Bar Council Of India Tells Supreme Court

Live Law

The Bar Council of India informed the Supreme Court that a practicing advocate cannot work simultaneously as a full-time journalist. This is due to the bar under Rule 49 of the BCI Rules of Conduct, which provides an advocate must not engage in full-time salaried employment while practicing law.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Manmohan was told …

India Journalism Legal Court Bar Council Bar Advocates

1 week ago

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

CNN

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. The fourth group, which had people who thought they were getting alcohol-free drinks, lacked those social interactions.“They got the alcohol none of that great social stuff happened,” he said. “Twenty-minute mark: Everyone’s sitting around going, ‘When’s this dumb …

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High Court's necrophilia ruling: Sex with dead body horrendous but not rape

Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches

From diner waitress to James Beard Winner: How Karen Akunowicz became Boston's "queen of pasta"

Punjab & Haryana HC Bar Association Undertakes Before Supreme Court To Abide By SC Judgment On Lawyers' Strikes

Akin To Apple Dynamic Island, Samsung To Bring 'Now Bar' With AI Capabilities As Part Of Android 15 Update

Bing Image Creator now generates images directly from Edge address bar

No turf wars, no sexism: Meet the queer Gen Z women giving billiards a rebrand in L.A.

Gujarat Bar Council member to boycott oath-taking ceremony over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

Elections To All Bar Associations Shall Be Held On February 07: Delhi High Court

Clubber, 25, is left scarred for life by two drunk mothers in cocktail-fuelled bar fight - as pair avoid prison after claiming their children would 'suffer' if they were locked up

Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

Arson at karaoke bar in Vietnam’s Hanoi kills 11, police say

11 killed in Hanoi karaoke bar fire, cops hint at arson; suspect arrested

Trailblazing hijab-wearing barrister launches global women’s rights organisation

Surat Bar Elections: Gujarat HC Directs State Bar Council To Decide Plea Alleging Improper Scrutiny Of Candidates' Documents By Tomorrow

A nail bar conman has stolen £380 from me: SALLY SORTS IT

Can Graduates Of 3-Year LLB Correspondence Course Enrol As Advocates? Supreme Court To Consider

SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar reservation

Supreme Court Displeased That Woman Advocate Engaged Male Lawyer To Argue Plea For Female Reservation In Bar Association

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Fiji says five patients being discharged after pina colada incident

Advocate Cannot Do Full-Time Journalism : Bar Council Of India Tells Supreme Court

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink