The Centre in its affidavit to the apex court termed Rohingya refugees and their stay as ‘illegal’ and said they pose severe threat to national security, on Monday. The apex court said that it will now hear Rohingya Muslims matter on 3 October at 2 pm. “The total number of[Read More…]
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Jamia Millia Islamia’s minority status ‘an error’; govt to withdraw support
The Centre has decided to tell the court that Jamia Millia Islamia’s (JMI) was never intended to be a minority institution. The HRD ministry will file an affidavit in the already pending writ petitions in the Delhi high court. The Centre had earlier supported the order of the national commission[Read More…]
Union minister Smriti Irani yet to graduate, shows affidavit
Union minister, Smriti Irani’s degree row or her education qualification is once again in the news. She has not completed her graduation, according to her affidavit for the Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat. On the other hand, Balwantsinh Rajput, who recently resigned from the Congress, has emerged as the richest[Read More…]
What have you done to ensure women’s safety: Bombay HC to Maha govt
The Maharashtra government was on Monday directed by the Bombay High Court to file an affidavit detailing steps taken by it to provide safety and security to women who travel during late hours. The HC bench directed the government to file the affidavit by December 21, reported PTI. A division[Read More…]
Sexual intercourse by man with wife not rape, Centre tells Delhi HC
The Centre told the Delhi high court that if marital rape is brought under law, “the entire family system will be under great stress” and defended the penal code provision that protects husbands from being tried for the rape of their wives. The Union government defended, before the Delhi high[Read More…]