US extradition order for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange signed by UK Home Secretary
As reported by ANI, United Kingdom’s Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, signed the extradition order for Julian Assange. UK Home Office
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[Notification] All India Bar Examination – XIV to be held on 25-08-2019; Important dates notified
All India Bar Examination- XIV will be held on 25-08-2019. The significant dates have been notified on the official website of AIBE
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Breaking | Provision of “Anticipatory Bail” once again incorporated in the State of Uttar Pradesh
In a recent press release, State of Uttar Pradesh announced the re-insertion of the provision of “Anticipatory Bail” in the State which
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Publication of “Judicial Analytics” a criminal offence in France — Article 33 of Justice Reform Act
‘The identity data of magistrates and members of the judiciary cannot be reused with the purpose or effect of evaluating, analysing, comparing or
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PNB Fraud Case | UK Court rejects Nirav Modi’s bail plea in extradition case
As reported by media, Diamond Merchant Nirav Modi, a fugitive offender, attempted for bail at a UK High Court but was denied
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Texas increases legal age to 21 years — To purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes or other tobacco products
Governor of Texas Greg Abbott while signing a Senate Bill 21 has increased the age to 21 from 18 to buy cigarettes,
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Breaking | Kathua Rape Case Verdict | 6 out of 7 accused found guilty; 3 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment and 3 with 5 years imprisonment
As reported by media, In the barbarous Kathua Rape case, the rape and murder of an 8-year old girl in Jammu and
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Swedish Court rejects the request to detain WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in a sexual assault investigation
As reported by media, the Swedish Court has denied a request to detain him. The Uppsala Court has stated that Julian Assange
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Quelling Sex Trafficking | Lawmakers to decriminalize sex work in Mexico City
According to the media reports, Mexico city lawmakers in a majority of 38-0 have voted to decriminalize sex work. “Lawmakers in Mexico
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WIPO Launches State-of-the-Art Artificial Intelligence-Based Image Search Tool for Brands
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered image search technology that makes it faster and easier to establish
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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval given a Cabinet rank
As reported by ANI, NSA Ajit Doval has been re-appointed for a term of 5 more years and given cabinet rank in
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Vatican City | Pope Francis introduces new “Church Law” with respect to “clergy sexual abuse”
As reported by media, Pope Francis tabled a new law which would require the Catholic priests and nuns to report clergy sexual
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Cryptocurrency Bill | Japan approves — National Legislation Governing Crypto Regulation Bill
As reported by the media, Japan’s House of Representatives has approved a bill which that would basically introduce amendments to two national
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International News Update | New Hampshire abolishes death penalty; overrides governor’s veto
According to the media reports, New Hampshire in a recent development abolishes capital punishment in the State. “New Hampshire, which hasn’t executed
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Breaking [International Update] | Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill to ban abortion
As reported by media, Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill that would prohibit abortion after the detection of an embryonic heartbeat, which
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Breaking | Ravi Shankar Prasad re-allotted the portfolio of Minister of Law and Justice | Cabinet Ministers List, 2019
Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister and also in-charge of: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space;
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Supreme Court of Arizona rules that medical “cannabis extracts” are legal
As reported by media, the Supreme Court of Arizona unanimously with a majority of 7-0 decided that the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act
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WHO | “Transgender” not to be characterized as a “mental disorder” by World Health Organization
According to media reports, “Transgender” will no longer be categorised as a “mental disorder” by the World Health Organization (WHO) after major
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Protection from Online Flasehoods and Manipulation Act, 2019 | Singapore Parliament passes legislation against “fake news”
Singapore Parliament passed a bill against “fake news” — “Protection From Online Flasehoods and Manipulation Act, 2019“ which would force media to
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NHRC notice to Gujarat Govt. — Death of students due to fire at a coaching centre in Surat
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that more than 17 students, 15 to
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