A Family Court in Mumbai granted divorce to a man based on grounds of cruelty, despite the court acknowledging that a pre-nuptial agreement is not legally enforceable in India. The court stated that the agreement could be considered to understand the intention of the parties involved. The man claimed that the woman emotionally blackmailed...
Read MoreThe Karnataka high court has upheld the acquittal of a woman accused of murdering her husband, stating that the “last-seen theory” alone is not enough to prove guilt. The woman, Bhramaramba, was accused of killing her husband in 2013, but key witnesses turned hostile during the trial. The court noted flaws in the prosecution’s...
Read MoreThe Bombay High Court has lifted a stay on the demolition of a shop in a housing society in Goregaon. The court observed that people believe regularisation of unauthorized structures is their right and that planning laws are irrelevant. The shop’s owner had moved the court to quash the demolition notice, but the court...
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish suffered a right ankle sprain during his debut preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. He did not return to the game, which the Lakers lost 125-108. Reddish had a rough shooting night, going 0-for-4 from the field and 0-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Read MoreThe Model Prisons Act, 2023, implemented in May, has the potential to address various problems faced by Tihar Jail in India. These problems include overcrowding, illegal use of mobile phones by inmates, and drug abuse. The Act allows for the shifting of under-trial prisoners between states, enabling intervention in their communications. It also introduces...
Read MoreThe newly-built Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, had its consecration ceremony performed by Mahant Swami Maharaj, making it the second largest Hindu shrine outside of India. The temple features the largest elliptical dome made from stone and required the efforts of over 12,500 volunteers over two years. The ceremony was attended by devotees...
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