Liberty, dignity and justice for all ~ Tales from the ‘forbidden area’
It is important to note that while sex work itself is not illegal in India, trafficking for sexual exploitation is a punishable offense under Indian law.
It is important to note that while sex work itself is not illegal in India, trafficking for sexual exploitation is a punishable offense under Indian law.
As per orders, the new uniforms have to be sold only in the Army’s unit-run canteens.
The case filed against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) adds another thread to the ongoing saga of regional tensions.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill, aimed at replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, was introduced by Union Home…
The deceased has been identified as Rajan Das alias Bengali and the three accused as Sachin Kavander, Sada Kavander and Bhavesh Salve, according to the police.
Average 77 rape cases daily in 2020; crimes against women down from 2019: NCRB data
Even those airing grievances against the government’s handling of the Covid pandemic were charged with sedition. Scrapping the sedition law brooks no delay.
The postmortem report revealed that she had been raped and murdered.
The bench said the ingredient of mens rea cannot be assumed to be ostensibly present but has to be visible and conspicuous
And as each circular carries a grim warning of non-compliance leading to prosecution in terms of the Disaster Management Act and Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, it also carries with it the risk of draconian interpretation by those implementing rules on ground.
