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As Modi government is revamping criminal justice system by replacing British-era laws, read the major provisions of the 3 bills introduced in parliament

Significant changes have been made in new bills revamping criminal justice system, with laws related to the colonial rule and outdated laws being repealed, and new laws introduced

First conviction under MP’s anti-conversion law: Mohammad Sabir jailed and fined Rs 56,000 for coercing Hindu girl to convert to Islam

Mohammad Sabir becomes the first to be convicted under anti-conversion law in Madhya Pradesh

Allahabad HC seeks an explanation on how ownership of Banke Bihari Ji Maharaj Temple land went to a Muslim graveyard

The counsel for the state government drew the attention of the court that one application is also pending since the entries in the revenue records have now been altered from Qabristan to 'purani abadi'(old settlement).

Modi government moves a bill for selection of election commissioners as per Supreme Court directive, opposition spreads misinformation

Centre has moved a bill to prescribe the manner of selecting the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners.

‘Ek Samvidhan’: There can only be one constitution in the country, Supreme Court says during Article 370 hearing 

The constitutional bench comprised of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai and Surya Kant and CJI DY Chandrachud noted that back in 1957, the constitution Jammu and Kashmir constituent assembly accepted was the Indian constitution with certain modifications and exceptions. 

Gyanvapi: Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee files a fresh plea to ‘immediately stop’ the ASI Survey, court bans media coverage of the survey

Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee filed a fresh plea to 'immediately stop' the ongoing ASI Survey of the Gyanvapi premises

Hugging or suddenly touching a woman without sexual intent is not a crime: Counsel of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in court

The counsel for BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan argued on the point of charges in sexual harassment case that hugging or touching a woman without a sexual intent is not an offence.

Gujarat High Court refuses to grant urgent hearing to Teesta Setalvad on her plea to quash the false evidence case against her

The court said, "I can't grant an urgent hearing especially when admission matters of 2018 are still pending."

Calcutta HC judge changes order after assistant registrar passes out while recording verdict to remove Shivling

Justice Jai Sengupta refused to intervene further after assistant registrar Biswanath Rai fainted while recording the removal of Shivling.

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