Punjab and Haryana High Court also commuted the man’s death sentence to life term, saying he ‘must stay inside the four walls ...

Religious freedom might seem like a given right in many parts of the world. Yet for millions of people, the decision to change faith remains one of the most dangerous choices they could make. The ...

Delhi High Court held that Sengar, as an elected MLA at the time of the incident, could not be treated as a ‘public servant’ under POCSO Act.

A public servant has a higher sentence than a person who is not a public servant. If the accused is not a “public servant”, ...

In line with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law - Legislative Guide on Insolvency Law, India enacted ...

Remarks absence of specific provision in law reflects gap between constitutional guarantees and country’s domestic legal ...

Despite the trauma, staff say Gwen is alert, eating, and acting like the resilient puppy she is. Once the wound finishes ...

Since the law on rape was first introduced by the British in 1860, the anti-rape laws in India underwent significant changes, including the redefinition of ‘consent’ and protection of survivors of ...

The Bahá’ís repression has transitioned from occasional harassment to what international bodies are now classifying as the ...

Plaintiffs are asking for equitable damages without showing that regular monetary damages would be insufficient, a federal ...

AMANDA DAVID [email protected] Botswana’s constitution is said to be gender neutral, guaranteeing equal protection under the law, yet a ...

The Supreme Court ruled that the crime must be referred to as “rape,” rejecting the term “simple rape” as improper.