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Supreme Court orders free coronavirus testing at all approved private laboratories, asks govt to issue directions
The apex court has said that whether the private laboratories will be reimbursed by the government will be decided later
Lawyer slapped with contempt action after he curses Calcutta High Court Judge to be infected by Coronavirus
Justice Dipankar Datta of the Calcutta High Court has recommended initiating contempt proceedings against a lawyer Bijoy Adhikary after the latter cursed him to "be infected with coronavirus"
The urgency of Nationwide lockdown and how it differs from a curfew: A legal study
There are some vital differences between the Indian Epidemic Disease Act and the Disaster Manage Act and this article, we explore when these acts were used to control the Wuhan Coronavirus
Nirbhaya and the Nation get closure, but the Death Penalty debate still rages on
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If the gory, gut-wrenching details of how Nirbhaya was subjected to fatal gang-rape do not ace the tests of rarest of the rare, inviting the maximum punishment of death penalty, what will?
Supreme Court seeks response from Centre on plea to evacuate 850 Indian Shia pilgrims stranded in the Iranian city of Qom
850 Indian Shia pilgrims who were on a religious pilgrimage are stranded in the city of Qom, the Iranian epicentre of coronavirus outbreak
Beware: spreading rumours about the Wuhan Coronavirus spread on social media can land you in jail for 6 months
While not following the lockdown can land one in jail for 6 months, anybody spreading rumours about the Wuhan Coronavirus spread can also land in jail for 6 months.
Kapil Sibal sought Ranjan Gogoi’s help to impeach CJI Deepak Mishra in 2018, was not let in the house: Gogoi makes explosive revelations
Retired Chief Justice of India (CJI) and now Rajya Sabha MP Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Sunday made a sensational revelation against Congress leader and Supreme Court advocate Kapil Sibal
Justice delayed but not denied: After a long wait, Nirbhaya’s rapists finally hang from the noose
Replying to the lawyer of the rapists of Nirbhaya, Justice Manmohan said, "We are close to the time where your client can meet God."
By changing the Preamble of the Constitution, Indira Gandhi had destroyed democracy, in the words of Ambedkar
Ambedkar had said that policy of the govt cannot be laid down in the Preamble because that is destroying democracy altogether
Nirbhaya case: No legal remedies pending says court, convicts to be finally hanged tomorrow at 5:30 am
On March 5 this year, a trial court had issued the death warrant with March 20 as the date of the execution in Tihar jail.
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Crime
Mumbai lockdown: Speeding biker drags on-duty policeman posted at a checkpoint, one Sheikh Naeem arrested
Despite the police team's order, Naeem suddenly increased his speed further and tried to ride away. Assistant Inspector Vijendra Dhurat managed to grab a hold of the bike’s rear handle and was dragged for over 25 feet.
News Reports
Madhubani: To protect Suleiman and others, accused of murdering a Hindu woman, village head Fakre Alam tries to get autopsy report changed
Madhubani: Surendra Mandal, the son of deceased Kaili Devi revealed how the accused were being protected by the village Sarpanch (head) Fakre Alam and local RJD MLA Fayaz Ahmed.
News Reports
Prayagraj: Police book university professor Mohammad Shahid for concealing information about attending Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi
The varsity administration may also initiate action under against Prof Shahid for not following the health protocol and risking lives
Crime
Bhagalpur, Bihar: Muslim youth pelt stones and open fire at Police after being asked to go home on Shab-e-Barat
Stones were pelted at the Police at Bhagalpur in Bihar when they attempted to prevent Muslims from gathering in large numbers on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat in the wake of the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic.
News Reports
Hindpiri, Ranchi: Sanitation workers refuse to disinfect the area after residents spit at them, throw spit-ridden 10 rupees notes at them
Residents of Hindpiri spit on sanitation workers trying to disinfect area after numerous cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus was reported there.
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News Reports
Did you know that the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund had the President of Congress party in its managing committee
After PM Modi launched PM CARES Fund, a lot has been discussed about similarities and differences between PM CARES Fund and PMNRF
News Reports
As India fights Wuhan Coronavirus, here is a list of prominent Hindu Temples and religious leaders helping India through donations and welfare
In the wake of the Coronavirus crisis, numerous Hindu temples have come forward to contribute generously, both in terms of food and welfare, to help the country.
News Reports
Tablighi Jamaat had planned a ‘fidayeen’ attack on India by spreading the deadly coronavirus: UP Shia Waqf Board chief Waseem Rizvi
Rizvi also said that there is a distinct possibility of radical Islamist Zakir Naik being involved in Tablighi Jamaat conspiracy to spread coronavirus in the country.
Opinions
Yes, Nandita Das, there are two Indias that exist – one where the labourers live and the other, from where your father was evicted
About how the Coronavirus lockdown has impacted migrant labourers, Nandita Das said that there exists two Indias
News Reports
Islamists attack Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after he asks them to stay at home on Shab-e-Baraat
AAP Supremo took to social media to request Muslims to stay at home for Shab-e-Baraat, which is being celebrated on the intervening night of 8th and 9th April.
