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SC seeks Centre's response on fresh plea challenging polygamy, nikah halala; refers matter to constitution bench

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre on a fresh plea challenging practices of polygamy and 'nikah halala' among Muslims.

Supreme Court agrees to hear fresh plea against nikah halala, polygamy in Muslims

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear another fresh petition challenging the prevalent practices of nikah halala and polygamy among Muslims saying it is violative of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

Mumbai Police registers second case of sexual harassment against Seedfund co-founder Mahesh Murthy

A month after Mahesh Murthy was granted bail in a sexual harassment case, Mumbai Police registered a second case of sexual harassment against the prominent angel investor

Dangal actress Zaira Wasim alleges sexual harassment on Delhi-Mumbai flight, shares experience on Instagram

On a flight from Delhi to Mumbai, a "middle-aged man" reportedly brushed his feet repeatedly against Zaira Wasim's back and neck while she was asleep

India's forgotten widows: Govt must move beyond laws and actions plans, focus on social security and rehabilitation

The Supreme Court, this week, while dealing with the disconcerting issue of the deplorable conditions that widows in Vrindavan and other areas face, asked a very pertinent question : Do state commissions for women really exist?

NCW issues notice to Sharad Yadav over 'daughter vs vote' remark

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday issued notice to Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Sharad Yadav over his 'honour of a vote is greater than the honour of a daughter' remark.

Bulandshahr gangrape: Three sent to judicial custody while Oppn demands Akhilesh Yadav's resignation

A day after a 35-year-old woman and her 14-year old daughter were gang raped by a group of dacoits near Bulandshahr, three suspects have reportedly been arrested.