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SC censures Gujarat HC for lackadaisical approach; Directs for fresh examination of rape victim seeking pregnancy termination

The victim approached the apex court after Gujarat High Court dismissed her plea to terminate the pregnancy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court convenes Special Bench to hear rape survivor seeking abortion

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud constituted a Special Bench of Justices on August 19 of a plea by a 25-year-old rape survivor for abortion. During the hearing, the Bench found that the Gujarat High Court had dismissed the woman’s plea for termination of her pregnancy, which is over 26…

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Supreme Court warns social media users to be more careful of its impact and reach

The Supreme Court has said social media users should be careful about its impact and reach as it dismissed a petition filed by actor and former Tamil Nadu MLA S. Ve Shekher, who is facing cases for sharing a Facebook post in 2018 allegedly containing derogatory remarks against women journalists.

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No decision on reopening Soujanya case: Home Minister

Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Friday said the government had not taken any decision on reopening the Soujanya murder case.

The Hindu

No Supreme Court stay on publication of Bihar caste survey data

SC asks what is the harm if a person provided the details of caste or sub-caste during the Bihar caste survey and the individual data is not published ; next hearing on August 21

The Hindu

Man jailed for rape and sexual assault of multiple children in Orkney

A 22-year-old man has been jailed for raping a child, and sexually assaulting three other children in Orkney.

The National (Scotland)

S. Ve Shekher case | Persons who forward abusive social media posts cannot shirk liability: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court made it clear to actor and former MLA S. Ve Shekher that a person who mechanically forwards abusive or derogatory social media posts without actually reading or thinking them through is liable to face the consequences, which may extend to criminal action. The actor is accused of…

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Senior judge praises expert witness criticised on social media

Mr Justice Keehan, who is based in the Family Division of the High Court, said Karen Woodall is ‘experienced, independent, dedicated and effective’.

The Independent UK

Teen jailed for life after stabbing schoolboy through heart

A teenager who stabbed a 14-year-old schoolboy through the heart and left him dying has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years behind bars.

The National (Scotland)

Teenager who stabbed schoolboy through heart jailed for life

Justin McLaughlin died in October 2021 after an incident at a railway station in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

ED challenges anticipatory bail to Robert Vadra, claims non-compliance with bail conditions

ED challenges anticipatory bail granted to Robert Vadra in money laundering case. Agency claims non-compliance with bail conditions; HC grants two weeks to file additional affidavit

The Hindu

Former British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman banned for anti-doping violation

Following years of trials and investigations, Freeman receives a four-year ban for possession of a banned substance

Cycling News

HC stays FIR against actor Upendra

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday stayed the first information report (FIR) registered against Kannada actor Upendra under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, for his alleged racist remark during a live chat on social media platform.

The Hindu

Priti Patel blasts government’s ‘secretive’ five-year plan to house asylum seekers on RAF base

Suella Braverman used an ‘emergency’ planning bypass for a 12-month development at RAF Wethersfield, but leaked memo says it will be used for five years

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Explained | Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing a challenge in the Supreme Court?

Bihar’s caste survey is being challenged in the Supreme Court. We explore the background and details of the case.

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Fishery's sustainability more important than commercial interests, says court

The overturning of Stuart Nash’s fisheries decision to set a tarakihi catch limit based on a voluntary industry plan has been upheld by the Court of Appeal, reports Andrew Bevin

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Demolition drive: Haryana dismisses ‘ethnic cleansing’ charge

Haryana government had claimed that it was demolishing “illegally-constructed” buildings following communal violence.

The Independent UK

Scottish fugitive extradited from Brazil jailed for more than nine years

James White, 46, was arrested in South America in 2020.

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Zuma prison case casts doubt on South Africa's medical parole law

The Constitutional Court order relating to a case involving former President Jacob Zuma has illuminated some of the flaws in the law governing medical parole in South Africa. This is despite amendments in 2012 to ensure equality before the law, uphold offenders’ rights to dignity and healthcare when they suffer…

Salon

How Israel occupied itself

How the brutal Israeli occupation of the West Bank has come home to roost in Israel itself

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Update us on money laundering case involving Arunachal Public Service Commission, Gauhati HC tells Finance Ministry and ED

The Gauhati High Court has asked the Finance Ministry and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to update it on the status of the investigation into a money laundering case involving the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).

The Hindu

Top Kerala news developments today

Kerala: Today, watch out for important developments from the state. Stay informed with the latest news from Kerala. (75)

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HC stays proceedings in money laundering case against Bineesh Kodiyeri

Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of former Kerala State secretary of CPI(M) Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, had petitioned the High Court of Karnataka to stay proceedings in a money laundering case against him. The Court granted the interim order and directed ED to file statement of objection. Further hearing adjourned.

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Excise policy | HC seeks ED's stand on bail plea by Vijay Nair in money laundering case

Delhi HC seeks ED's stand on businessman Vijay Nair's plea for default bail in money laundering case related to excise policy scam. HC issued notice to ED & granted time to file reply.

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Karnataka State Bar Council prints fresh invitation excluding the name of Shivakumar for lawyers’ meet in Mysuru

The Karnataka State Bar Council (KSBC) has excluded Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is facing criminal cases, from the list of guests invited for the Karnataka State Level Advocates’ 10th Conference to be held in Mysuru on August 12. Mr. Shivakumar’s name has been left out from the fresh…

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