Laws

Explained: How Pakistan has strengthened its laws against blasphemy

Insulting Islam or its founder is already a capital offence in Pakistan. However, now insulting people associated with Prophet Muhammad will also carry a 10-year prison sentence, which can be extended to life in prison, as well as a Rs 1 million fine

Kerala moots adding study of certain laws to school curriculum

Kerala is mulling including study of certain laws, like those related to use of narcotic substances, environment pollution, cyber crimes and offences against women, as part of school curriculum to make children aware of their rights and how to them

Over 275 million children in India suffer mild to severe effects of lead poisoning, as per new UNICEF report

Lead has been found in food items like Chili powder, Garam Masala, etc and in a brand of instant noodles popular across India.

Space is a major legal void, international law needs an update since it was last written

So far, only France has stipulated in its own laws that any satellite in low orbit must be removed from orbit in 25 years.

Lack of citizen-centric drafting of laws among factors preventing Indians from taking ownership of legal experience

Laws are everywhere. In your relationship with your spouse, the law will decide whether you have a legitimate marriage with him/her or not.

Pulling up WhatsApp group admins for objectionable content is unjustified

Arrest of WhatsApp group administrators is becoming a default practice, without proper assessment.

Visa woes: UK denying thousands of Indian workers right to work citing miscellaneous errors in filing tax-returns

The United Kingdom over the past few months been making certain changes to make it difficult for immigrants to obtain an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or a permanent residency status.

Nawaz Sharif might be PML-N's chief again if proposed law is passed in Pakistan's Parliament

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif is set to regain the leadership of his ruling PML-N party on 3 October under a proposed new law that will allow a disqualified legislator to head a political party

Devendra Fadnavis planning to amend redevelopment laws to curb building collapse incidents

In the backdrop of the Bhendi Bazaar building collapse that killed 34 people, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis Friday said the state is planning to make some amendments to the redevelopment laws to prevent such mishaps in the future

Nepal criminalises exiling of menstruating women, strengthens laws against acid attacks and dowry

Nepal's parliament has passed a bill toward making women safer by strengthening laws against acid attacks, dowry and exiling women who are menstruating.