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Sonakshi Awasthi
Sonakshi Awasthi is a Sub-editor at Indian Express Delhi. Ex-lawyer, she now writes on women-related and legal issues. Follow her on Twitter.com/SonakshiAwasti
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Cricket betting or sports betting should be included as a game of skill, says AIGF in white paperSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 16:27 IST
In an exclusive interaction with indianexpress.com, AIGF CEO Roland Landers talks about legalising cricket, and sports, betting in India and their white paper.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Justice CS Karnan imprisoned for six months & Arundhati Roy’s stay on contempt: Top Judgments of the WeekSubscriber Only
July 08, 2017 18:08 IST
Legal Weekly is a compilation of the landmark rulings passed by the Supreme Court and the High Courts of the country during the week. Read upon the relevant judgments and orders trending, followed by legal news every Saturday.
Sat, Jul 08, 2017
Transgender community in India: How the courts intervened to uphold their rightsSubscriber Only
July 04, 2017 19:37 IST
"Merely because the petitioner belongs to the third gender, he or she cannot be made to run from pillar to post on the ground that there are no rules available permitting such changes."
Wed, Jul 05, 2017
CBFC to review ‘Ka Bodyscapes’, 50 lakh compensation to students denied NEET counselling: Top judgments of the weekSubscriber Only
July 01, 2017 18:03 IST
This week's trending news- CBFC shall review 'Ka Bodyscapes' and NEET candidates receive 50 lakh compensation. Legal Weekly is a compilation of the landmark rulings passed by the Supreme Court and the High Courts of the country in one week. Read upon the relevant judgments and orders followed by legal news every Saturday.
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
This is why Delhi will have 43 McDonald’s outlets less from tomorrowSubscriber Only
June 29, 2017 14:36 IST
McDonald’s thereafter revoked the JVA stating that the dispute should be resolved through arbitration and no civil court should interfere in the proceedings and invoked arbitration in the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
Thu, Jun 29, 2017
Trump’s travel ban not a first, US immigration laws go as far as 1798Subscriber Only
June 27, 2017 18:29 IST
Following the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979, President Jimmy Carter severed diplomatic relations with Iran and enacted a law to ban Iranians from entering the US in 1980. The present partially-approved travel ban initiated by President Donald Trump also includes Iran.
Tue, Jun 27, 2017
SC forms Medical Board for termination of 24-week pregnancy, Subrata Roy granted bail extension: Top judgments of the weekSubscriber Only
June 24, 2017 18:12 IST
This week's trending news- Subrata Roy given an extension of bail and SC forms a medical board. Legal Weekly is a compilation of the landmark rulings passed by the Supreme Court and the High Courts of the country in one week. Read upon the relevant judgments and orders followed by legal news every Saturday.
Sat, Jun 24, 2017
Child marriage and four other areas where Indian law is ahead of the USSubscriber Only
June 23, 2017 19:22 IST
US Federal Constitution has no provision explicitly dedicated to the right to education and therefore state governments have control over the right under the 14th Amendment and the present US government has revoked the transgender’s right to use public bathrooms.
Fri, Jun 23, 2017
Rajiv Gandhi assassin seeks mercy killing: Will the law allow it?Subscriber Only
June 22, 2017 21:47 IST
Lamenting the long years served in jail, Pious added that without the hope of release, the jail sentence has become an endless, hapless journey. But does Pious’ emotional appeal hold a legal validity in a country where mercy killing is still illegal?
Thu, Jun 22, 2017Aadhaar now compulsory for tuberculosis patients: Here is the list of services requiring UIDSubscriber Only
June 21, 2017 20:36 IST
Over the past one year, aadhaar has been made compulsory by the government for various schemes/programmes and institutions. While the legality of Aadhar Card is being argued in court of law, here are some services for which Aadhaar card is mandatory.
Wed, Jun 28, 2017
Justice Karnan arrested: Here are all his controversiesSubscriber Only
June 20, 2017 22:30 IST
Judge CS Karnan arrest came six days after his retirement on June 12. Karnan became the first high court judge to have retired as a fugitive
Tue, Jun 20, 2017
1993 Mumbai blasts verdict, CBSE NEET ruling: Top judgments of the weekSubscriber Only
June 17, 2017 18:06 IST
Legal Weekly is a compilation of the landmark rulings passed by the Supreme Court and the High Courts of the country in one week. By the end of the working week, read upon the relevant judgments and orders passed by the courts of India.
Sat, Jun 17, 2017
1993 Mumbai blasts verdict: Why Abu Salem might not get capital punishment?Subscriber Only
June 16, 2017 18:39 IST
The Portuguese judiciary signed an extradition treaty with India wherein a clause stated that since Abu Salem has to complete his sentence, he cannot be awarded a death sentence by the Indian government. India brought back Abu Salem.
Sat, Jun 17, 2017
What is the status of fire safety in your residential building? Here’s what the law saysSubscriber Only
June 14, 2017 14:10 IST
The National Building Code 2016 describes what a residential building, high rise buildings, industrial buildings and education buildings should have in order to protect oneself from fire.
Fri, Jun 23, 2017
Karnataka mining scam case history: Allegations, key developments and current statusSubscriber Only
June 13, 2017 18:46 IST
HD Kumaraswamy was charged with misuse of office, corruption and granting undue favours to the Mumbai-based Janthakal Mining Company back in 2006-07.
Tue, Jun 13, 2017
What is the CBI’s jurisdiction, when can it conduct raids?Subscriber Only
June 07, 2017 17:28 IST
CBI issued a press release clarifying its stand and explained how the raid on NDTV promoters was in consonance with the law and done with prior approvals. The provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 are applicable to the officials of private banks.
Wed, Jun 07, 2017Aadhaar: What are the pending cases before the Supreme Court?Subscriber Only
May 31, 2017 11:58 IST
A look at the various PILs pending before the Supreme Court in matters related to the mandatory possession of Aadhaar.
Wed, May 31, 2017Journalism of Courage
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