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Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

Opponents of abortion are increasingly focusing on restricting access to pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S. This month, the Texas attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor, saying she violated Texas law by prescribing abortion pills to a patient there via telemedicine. A survey conducted for the Society …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- October 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Live Law

Advocate Supreme Court deprecates practice of litigant engaging new lawyer to reargue case after court expressed dissatisfaction on merits. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India v. Delhi International Airport, 2024 LiveLaw 812 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 - Arbitration Clause in Public Premises Disputes – Applicability of the Public Premises Act, 1971 vis-à-vis the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, …

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Get tougher laws to stop borewell deaths

New Indian Express

Uncapped borewells are death traps, especially for young, unsuspecting children playing in the open. On Monday, the Karnataka Assembly passed the Karnataka Groundwater Bill, proposing stringent measures to prevent children from falling into uncapped, newly drilled borewells. The Bill proposes that drilling and implementing agencies face a one-year jail and a Rs 25,000 fine if guilty of ineffectively closing the …

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Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they’re missing

LA Times

Construction workers removing a six-story facade bearing the text of the 1st Amendment from the closed Newseum in Washington in 2021. The late Justice Antonin Scalia articulated it persuasively in 2011, noting that “whatever the challenges of applying the Constitution to ever-advancing technology, the basic principles of freedom of speech and the press … do not vary.” These principles should …

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2 days, 8 hours ago

Men’s Rights or Misogyny? The Fallout of Atul Subhash’s Tragic Death

The Quint

The tragic suicide of Bengaluru-based IT professional Atul Subhash has exposed systemic inefficiencies in India’s legal system. Yet, instead of addressing these failings, certain groups have used his death to fuel hatred against women, undermine progressive laws like IPC 498A, and skew public perception. Atul Subhash’s tragic suicide raises critical questions about systemic inefficiencies, not a blanket misuse of laws. …

Systemic Inefficiencies

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A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there’s no start date for abortions

Associated Press

— A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, though Planned Parenthood said the decision is still not sufficient for it to resume providing abortions in the state. Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang said the abortion ban “is directly at odds” with a constitutional amendment creating a right to abortion …

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Frosty and bitter: On Parliament, the government and the Opposition

The Hindu

The first winter session of 18th Lok Sabha ended on December 20 as one of the least productive and most acrimonious in history. Both the Houses witnessed protests from the treasury and Opposition sides over issues such as the alleged interference of U.S. billionaire George Soros in Indian politics, and the U.S. government’s actions against the Adani Group. The Rajya …

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'Shame': Homeless woman was in labor and needed care, but was given ticket instead

Raw Story

"I've got to go to the hospital," a pregnant woman filmed by the Louisville Metro Police Department's body cameras in late September told officers, standing near a mattress beneath a busy overpass. The upcoming trial and the video underscore "both the absurdity and cruelty of anti-camping laws in KY and those cropping up nationwide," said Jesse Rabinowitz of the National …

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New laws to strengthen legal system

China Daily

More legislative items, especially those in key areas, emerging fields and foreign-related fields, have been unveiled this year as legislators made greater efforts to optimize the country's legal system, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Thursday. Wang Xiang, spokesman for the NPC Standing Committee's Legislative Affairs Commission, said five new …

Law Chinese

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Dozens of laws and rule changes take effect in the Netherlands on 1 January 2025

NL Times

At the start of every year, the Dutch government implements a series of legal changes, regulatory adjustments, and adapted rules. Anyone earning over 75,518 euros per year pays the high rate of 49.5 percent, while anyone earning less pays 36.97 percent. In between there will be a middle bracket for people earning between 38,089 and 75,518 euros per year, with …

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Strict laws for women's welfare, not to threaten, extort husbands: Supreme Court

India Today

The Supreme Court on Thursday underscored that laws enacted for the welfare of women should not be misused as instruments of harassment, intimidation, or extortion against their husbands. The Supreme Court's observations came amid the massive outrage of a techie, Atul Subhas, who alleged that his estranged wife and her family demanded Rs 2 lakh in monthly maintenance, later increasing …

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Madhya Pradesh passes Jan Vishwas Bill-2024 to boost governance and ease of business

India TV News

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly stood in history by passing the Jan Vishwas Amendment of Provisions Bill-2024, thus becoming the first state to adopt such legislation inspired by the central government's Jan Vishwas Act of 2023. The MP Jan Vishwas Bill-2024 amends 64 sections of eight acts of the state in five significant key departments: Industrial Policy, Energy, Co-operation, Labour, and …

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Women Need To Realise That Beneficial Laws Aren't Means To Threaten, Domineer Or Extort From Their Husbands : Supreme Court

Live Law

Once again expressing concerns about the misuse of domestic violence and dowry laws by disgruntled wives, the Supreme Court cautioned women not to abuse the laws which are meant for their protection. The Court observed that more often than not, provisions like Section 498A, 376, 377, 506 are invoked as a "combined package" to pressurise the husband to accede to …

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What are the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December?

The Independent

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Regulatory Measures Under GST Laws Necessary To Prevent Tax Evasion, Not Violative Of Fundamental Right To Trade: Calcutta High Court

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has held that regulatory measures under the Goods and Services Tax Act cannot be labeled as violative of an assessee's right to trade/ business under Article 19 of the Constitution. Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj reasoned that such regulatory measures are “necessary to ensure compliance and prevent tax evasion”. Such discrepancies undermined the accuracy of the petitioner's declarations, …

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How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer

NPR

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer toggle caption Provided by the Australian eSafety Commission Australia passed one of the strictest internet crackdowns in the world last month, banning children under 16 from being on social media or opening new accounts. Sponsor Message Research that's examined the link between social media use and teens' …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

Bitcoin Boom: New laws, ETFs, and state-level crypto investments to watch in 2025

India Today

Bitcoins are, thanks to the return of Donald Trump. A new US Government Accountability Office study on 401 plan crypto investment, issued recently, warned that it has "uniquely high volatility" and found no standard approach for projecting the future returns of crypto. Issue with Public Pension Funds However, public pension funds remain cautious due to crypto’s volatility and short track …

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Australia proposes new restrictions on protesters to combat antisemitism after synagogue arson

Firstpost

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new laws after arsonists damaged a Melbourne synagogue this month and protestors kept fearful worshippers trapped inside a Sydney synagogue for three hours a week earlier A man reads messages left on the fence outside the fire damaged Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. AP An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on …

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How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win

ABC

At the last election, WA Labor redefined the idea of a landslide by obliterating the already wounded opposition. Fast facts: More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list Perth is now considered to be the least affordable capital city in Australia Perth is now …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

Voting rights advocate touts major win as state's voter suppression law knocked down

Raw Story

Voting rights advocate Marc Elias touted another big win Monday against MAGA in his ongoing battle to defend elections. In Kansas, a court permanently blocked a voter suppression law "that targeted voter registration organizations with criminal penalties for 'false representation,'" Elias said on Bluesky. House Bill 2183 made it illegal to assist voters or collect their ballots and House Bill …

Law Voter

1 week ago

AIADMK slams Centre for naming laws in Hindi, calls it indirect language imposition

India Today

Tamil Nadu’s main Opposition party, the AIADMK, on Sunday accused the central government of indirectly imposing Hindi by naming laws in Hindi and Sanskrit. In its executive committee and general council meeting held in Chennai, the party passed a resolution condemning the Centre’s practice of renaming laws, urging that they be named in English instead. AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, …

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1 week, 1 day ago

S.498A IPC : How Supreme Court Raised Concerns About Misuse Of Anti-Dowry & Cruelty Laws Over Years

Live Law

The recent tragic death of 34-yr old techie Atul Subhash, who is reported to have died by suicide due to marital discord with his wife and ensuing litigations, has sparked a debate around Section 498A of Indian Penal Code.Unfortunately though, the issue of misuse of women-centric laws - Section 498A IPC in particular - is not new. In this case, …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Haryana DGP chairs meeting on implementing new criminal laws, drug-free campaign

India TV News

Haryana news: Haryana Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur today chaired a meeting in Chandigarh to discuss the effective implementation of three new criminal laws, controlling violent crimes, and a drug-free state campaign. In the meeting, Kapur also discussed with the officers about the effective implementation of the three new criminal laws. Kapur said that the Ministry of Home Affairs …

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Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests

The Hindu

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:14 IST - 8 MINS READ Farmer issues are once again coming into focus as Delhi’s borders simmer with renewed unrest. This time, the demands revolve around enhanced compensation for land acquired in parts of the National Capital Region in western Uttar Pradesh, alongside the Central government’s unfulfilled assurances on long-term agrarian challenges. It has …

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Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- October 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Get tougher laws to stop borewell deaths

Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they’re missing

Men’s Rights or Misogyny? The Fallout of Atul Subhash’s Tragic Death

A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there’s no start date for abortions

Frosty and bitter: On Parliament, the government and the Opposition

'Shame': Homeless woman was in labor and needed care, but was given ticket instead

New laws to strengthen legal system

Dozens of laws and rule changes take effect in the Netherlands on 1 January 2025

Strict laws for women's welfare, not to threaten, extort husbands: Supreme Court

Madhya Pradesh passes Jan Vishwas Bill-2024 to boost governance and ease of business

Women Need To Realise That Beneficial Laws Aren't Means To Threaten, Domineer Or Extort From Their Husbands : Supreme Court

What are the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December?

Regulatory Measures Under GST Laws Necessary To Prevent Tax Evasion, Not Violative Of Fundamental Right To Trade: Calcutta High Court

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer

Bitcoin Boom: New laws, ETFs, and state-level crypto investments to watch in 2025

Australia proposes new restrictions on protesters to combat antisemitism after synagogue arson

How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win

Voting rights advocate touts major win as state's voter suppression law knocked down

AIADMK slams Centre for naming laws in Hindi, calls it indirect language imposition

S.498A IPC : How Supreme Court Raised Concerns About Misuse Of Anti-Dowry & Cruelty Laws Over Years

Haryana DGP chairs meeting on implementing new criminal laws, drug-free campaign

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests