Indian Laws

Explained: What is the Antarctic Bill that Lok Sabha has passed?

The Bill will bring Indian research stations in the Antarctic region under domestic laws. It mandates for expeditions and individual visitors to carry a permit from the government. Flouting any rules prescribed in the Bill can attract a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh and imprisonment up to seven years

Online sexual harassment: Kerala HC ruling a good start but govt needs to hold internet intermediaries accountable

In Majeesh K Mathew v. State of Kerala, the Kerala HC observed that making comments on social media which contain sexually explicit content against a woman amounts to online sexual harassment

Triple talaq: Salman Khurshid's regressive solution for instant divorce is irrational and sinful

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid has rightly diagnosed triple talaq as a man-made sin that cannot be condoned by Islam.

Slush around defence deals: Bribe givers are penalised, but bribe takers are seldom convicted

The Government of India needs to set this image right. India desperately needs a comprehensive policy on the way bribes should be dealt with.

Whose law is it anyway? As far as the Jarawas are concerned, there are important social, moral issues at hand

These questions will need to be resolved going into the future and their resolution must be a delicate one that takes into account a variety of interests including the right of the Jarawa to self determination.

The cyber law series: Can India curb the trolls who ride on the coattails of politicians?

Firstpost will carry a series of six articles that examines the intersections (and frictions) between Indian cyber law and society.

Debating Santhara: This Jain practice is not suicide, but Indian laws don't see it that way

The devout Jains believe that Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar, allowed Santhara, or Sallekhana, as the ultimate test of spirituality, will power, whose ultimate goal is purifying body and mind and facing death voluntarily.

Uber case: Will lay down law whether accused has right to recall witness, says SC

The bench was hearing two separate petitions filed by the Uber cab rape case victim and the city police against the Delhi High Court order allowing the accused taxi driver to recall 13 prosecution witnesses, including the victim in the trial.

Bangalore: FRRO officer arrested for molesting Italian woman

A central government officer has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 27-year-old Italian woman after promising to help her get an exit permit.

More needs to be done to deal with crimes against women, says PM

Referring to the Delhi gangrape incident, Singh underscored the need for "urgent introspection" of the laws and the justice delivery system.