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Americans can now kill bears legally - Know in what situation, rules and where
American residents in Florida can now legally kill the bears. However, Governor Ron DeSantis has laid a few rules and regulations. What does this mean?
Trans-Europe express: How Indian businesses can sustain and grow in Europe
India's recent free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association presents significant trade opportunities with the EU. However, Indian businesses must comply with new EU supply chain laws to sustain and grow in Europe. Key legislative changes include deforestation regulation, corporate sustainability and due diligence directive, and forced labor regulation.
Benjamin Netanyahu says deadly Israeli strike in Rafah was the result of a 'tragic mishap'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a 'tragic mishap' in an Israeli strike in Gaza that killed at least 45 people. The Gaza Health Ministry reported the casualties, adding to international criticism over civilian deaths in Israel's war with Hamas.
SAG-AFTRA backs Scarlett Johansson in her legal battle against OpenAI for misuse of voice
OpenAI unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-4o, last week, featuring an audio-interacting persona named 'Sky'.
Banks want to regain power to issue lookout notices, to move Finance ministry
Banks primarily issued LOCs to fraudulent borrowers and wilful defaulters - who they suspected could run off to take the residency or even citizenship of another country. However, last month, the Bombay High Court struck down the powers of chairmen, managing directors and CEOs of all public sector banks to issue LOCs on the grounds that the 'right to travel abroad' cannot be taken away by an executive action and the powers given to bank chiefs is arbitrary and unreasonable.
Tax free settlement of family assets: How Godrej like family arrangement can help in redistribution of wealth among members without capital gain tax
The Supreme Court of India permits re-distribution of wealth using family arrangement among the members of the family. Further using this method eliminates the possibility of the family memebers paying any capital gains tax. The Godrej family recenlty used this process. Read here to know how you too can use family arrangement process.
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Over 9,600 children jailed in adult prisons between January 2016 and December 2021: Study
A study by legal rights body iProbono reveals that over 9,600 children were wrongly held in adult prisons in India from 2016 to 2021. The study obtained data through the RTI Act, exposing flaws in the juvenile justice system. Many states showed discrepancies and lack of compliance, highlighting a pressing issue.
Why Lalu Prasad Yadav is both right and wrong about Muslim reservation
Lalu Prasad has intensified the Muslim reservation debate that was triggered by PM Modi’s allegation that Congress aims to slice up the OBC quota for its minority vote bank. Prasad says Muslims should get reservation but then adds a caveat. The Constitution does not endorse reservation in jobs and education along religious lines. However, some govts have interpreted its provisions to extend reservation benefits to certain Muslim communities.
Aggrieved home buyer: Should you file a case in RERA or civil court, which works better for you?
RERA or civil court: Agrrieved real estate buyers can file a case in RERA, consumer courts, etc. However RERA is a specialised forum which has expertise in real estate laws and rules. According to an Anarock report RERA has resolved more than 1 lakh cases till November 2023.
11 ways Modi govt transformed India's legal landscape
From new criminal code to triple talaq and internet regulations, and the failed attempt at bringing new farming legislation, a look at the government's push to change laws in the past 10 years
Indian-origin principal wins UK legal challenge over school prayer ban
Katherine Birbalsingh, headmistress of Michaela School, won a UK High Court ruling upholding her ban on prayer rituals after a legal challenge by a Muslim pupil. The ban was deemed lawful under human rights and equality laws.
Congress manifesto promises removal of 50 pc reservation cap, caste census, legal MSP guarantee
The Congress has also promised to implement reservation of 10 per cent in jobs and educational institutions for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) for all castes and communities without discrimination.
French lawmakers make abortion a constitutional right
Women have had a legal right to abortion in France since a 1974 law - which many harshly criticised at the time. But the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to reverse the Roe v. Wade ruling that recognised women's constitutional right to abortion prompted activists to push France to become the first country to explicitly protect the right in its basic law.
NCPCR directs FIR against Darul Uloom Deoband over fatwa
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to register an FIR and take legal action against Darul Uloom Deoband, an Islamic educational institution, following the discovery of objectionable content on its website. The fatwa, which discusses 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' and glorifies'martyrdom in the context of India's invasion,' is alleged to incite hatred against the nation.
Over 300 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest foe
Over 300 people were detained in Russia while honoring opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison. World leaders, including US President Joe Biden, blame Putin for Navalny's death, calling it a reflection of his character. Navalny's widow made a dramatic appearance at the Munich Security Conference, holding Putin and his government responsible. Protests worldwide demand justice for Navalny, with demonstrations in Berlin and Bucharest and a petition in Finland to rename a park in his honor.
Suits & Sayings: Weekly roundup of the quirkiest office gossip from corporate corridors and beyond
Here is a weekly feature offering a humorous yet insightful roundup of the most intriguing whispers and murmurs circulating within corporate corridors and policy parlours. Each edition provides readers with a peek into the latest gossip, speculation, and noteworthy developments, providing a blend of entertainment and industry insights.
Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?
Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law. However, most majority-Orthodox countries, including Russia, remain opposed to same-sex relationships. Montenegro and Cyprus have also authorized same-sex unions, and civil unions may become more common among Orthodox countries gravitating toward the European Union. In Ukraine, same-sex couples cannot register their status legally, and in Russia, LGBTQ+ expression has been cracked down upon.
Child rape cases soar by 96 per cent from 2016 to 2022 due to higher reporting: CRY analysis
Child rape cases, covering various forms of penetrative assaults, have increased by 96% from 2016 to 2022, according to an analysis of NCRB data by child rights NGO CRY. The rise is attributed to improved public awareness leading to more reported cases of sexual offenses against children.
Child rights panel summons YouTube India official over failure to curb indecent content
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has summoned YouTube's head of public policy and government affairs, Mira Chatt, on January 15 over the platform's alleged failure to curb child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and other harmful content.
Post Office scandal: Rishi Sunak pledges to 'make it right'
A national outcry over the scandal has intensified, with over 700 branch managers facing legal consequences for apparent financial discrepancies caused by the defective software. The ITV drama, "Mr Bates vs the Post Office," has further fueled demands for government intervention.
Peace accord with ULFA nothing but a summing up on the ongoing schemes and projects in state: Prabajan Virodhi Manch
Prabajan Virodhi Manch (PVM) has criticized the peace accord between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Indian government. The ULFA accord, which includes an investment of 1.85 lakh crore, is merely a summary of ongoing schemes and projects in the state. The NGOs argue that the promises made, such as economic, forest, and land rights, are left to the discretion of the government and reveal a wrongful application of the law regarding non-representation of voters (NRC) and voting.
Why need for effective IP protection in digital space is critical
It is important to examine the implications of intellectual property rights in the digital era. Discussing issues such as online piracy, copyright infringement, and the need for effective IP protection in the digital space can be pivotal.
India strongly objects to pushing talks on investment facilitation at WTO
India has strongly objected to efforts of certain countries to push a proposal on investment facilitation at the WTO, saying the agenda falls outside the mandate of the global trade body and cannot be deliberated in formal meetings. According to the statement of the Indian delegation in a meeting of the General Council of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), held during December 13-15, negotiation on investment does not belong to the WTO.
EU disappointed over India's 'right' to approach WTO's appellate body in ICT duty case
The panel in April had ruled that import duties imposed by India on certain ICT products violate global trading norms. Appellate body is the final authority to decide on trade disputes in WTO. However, it is not functioning as the US has been blocking appointments of judges in the body.
Should parents leave behind property for children?
Property inheritance needs a fresh approach due to changing times.
States don’t have powers to constitute fact-check bodies: legal experts
Experts are of the view that Karnataka's decision to implement a cybersecurity function without directions from the central government appears to be ultra vires and void.
Women often denied autonomy over own body: Kerala HC; says nudity and obscenity not always synonymous
The Kerala High Court discharged a women's rights activist in a case registered by Kochi Police under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and IT Act. She was booked for posting a video of herself posing semi-nude in front of her minor children, who were then seen painting on her body.
Legal cover to same-sex marriage will shake India's cultural roots, RSS body writes to SC
Legalising same-sex marriage will defeat the very objective of the Hindu Marriage Act and depict how liberal thoughts of other religions and western countries are "overpowering" India and affecting the "nature of Hinduism", an RSS-affiliate has said in a letter to the Supreme Court.
How to pick the right nominee for life insurance, bank account, PPF, EPF, mutual funds, stocks
While a nominee is only a custodian of your assets, choosing the right one can ensure that your legal heirs get their inheritance rightly and on time.
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