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Can a woman be denied maternity leave after having twins under two-child policy? Telangana HC ruling answers

The Telangana High Court ruled against denying maternity leave for a second pregnancy. This decision came after a woman's first pregnancy resulted in twins. The court emphasized protecting women's health and continued employment. A rigid interpretation of the two-child norm was deemed detrimental to the leave's purpose. The petitioner was…

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Father issues desperate plea for return of his missing sons after they were abducted by ex-wife

The High Court has allowed the publication of details of the case to help find the children

The Independent UK

British mother who abducted sons from US father has been on run in UK for months

Lawyers for the boys’ father have raised concerns that the children are not attending school or receiving medical care.

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Man to stand trial accused of murder and domestic abuse after woman’s death

Brian Hughes, 49, denies all charges he faces related to his ‘partner or ex-partner’ Joanne Newlands, 41.

Evening Standard

Aadhaar alone can't determine victim's age in accident claims: Chhattisgarh HC

Chhattisgarh High Court ruled insurers are not liable before policy issuance. The court found the tribunal wrongly used Aadhaar for age determination. This decision enhanced compensation for accident victims and their families. The court revised disability assessment for an injured claimant significantly. The ruling clarified insurance contract commencement dates and…

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PIL moved in Delhi HC seeking immediate medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk

A public interest litigation seeks urgent medical aid for Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. His health has rapidly deteriorated, raising concerns for his life and well-being. The petition urges authorities to provide immediate medical treatment and initiate dialogue. It highlights the government's constitutional duty to protect…

The Economic Times

Lee Ryan's Final Appeal Fails as High Court Brands Assault Challenge 'Frivolous'

Lee Ryan's final appeal against his racially aggravated assault conviction was rejected by the High Court, confirming his guilt in the 2022 incident involving a British Airways flight attendant.

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Blue star Lee Ryan loses London flight assault appeal

The singer was convicted of racially aggravated assault in 2023

Evening Standard

Legal challenge over 1994 Chinook crash should continue, High Court told

The Chinook Justice Campaign is seeking to continue legal action against the Ministry of Defence.

Evening Standard

Bereaved urge Covid Inquiry not to ‘pull punches’ in report on PPE procurement

The Covid Inquiry is set to publish its findings on procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

India seeks to quash Adani airport's nicotine pouch court challenge citing illegality, health risk

India's government argues Adani Group's airport sale of nicotine pouches violates drug laws. The government asserts these sales pose a serious public health risk to citizens. Adani Group is challenging the official finding that they broke the law. The case could set a precedent for regulating nicotine pouch sales at…

The Economic Times

SC stays Madras HC order directing Tamil Nadu govt to ensure ban on cow slaughter

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order concerning cow and calf slaughter. This order directed the Tamil Nadu government to prevent any such slaughter. The state government had challenged the high court's directive in the apex court. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the matter and issued…

The Economic Times

Woman living with another man without divorcing first husband seeks maintenance as wife: Allahabad HC says she was not legally married to him; claim rejected

The Allahabad High Court has set aside a Family Court order granting maintenance to a woman after holding that she failed to establish she was the man's legally wedded wife. She never divorced her first husband before starting to live with another man. However, the court upheld maintenance for their…

The Economic Times

RAF serviceman jailed for 11 years after two-decade campaign of abuse

Kenny Ralph Dalgleish, 38, attacked two women in a campaign of abuse from 2006 to 2023.

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What is Rajpal Yadav's case? Here's why the comedy actor is sentenced to jail

The Delhi High Court upheld Rajpal Yadav's conviction in multiple cheque bounce cases. He has been sentenced to three months imprisonment for unpaid financial liabilities. The dispute originated from a loan taken over fifteen years ago for a film. The actor had previously deposited some money but failed to meet…

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Prince Harry accused by journalist of placing white pill on her tongue

Journalist Charlotte Griffiths has recalled an alleged encounter with the Duke of Sussex during a shooting weekend, as renewed attention falls on Harry following the dismissal of his privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.

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SBI rejects Rs 9.48 lakh VRS claim after employee dies a month before cut-off date; HC orders payment to family for this reason

SBI denied Rs 9.48 Lakh VRS benefits as employee died a month before VRS retirement cut-off date; Telangana HC grants relief to family and orders SBI to pay. The Telangana High Court held that where an State Bank of India (SBI) employees' VRS application had already been accepted then his…

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Why Prince Harry lost phone hacking case against Daily Mail publisher

The High Court has ruled in favour of Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers in the lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other public figures. This is likely to end the Duke of Sussex’s years-long campaign to prove allegations of unlawful press activity regarding his private life.

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The Independent UK

Speeding drink-driver jailed for killing teenager who texted ‘I may not survive’ moments before crash

Kyle Patrick was driving at ‘grossly excessive speeds’ before his car crashed – resulting in passenger Erin Slane’s death

Evening Standard

Speeding drink-driver who caused teenager’s crash death jailed for eight years

Erin Slane, 19, was a passenger in a car driven by Kyle Patrick, 23, which crashed into a field in Perthshire on September 1, 2024.

International Business Times UK

Bankruptcy Fears? Prince Harry Faces Huge Costs After Losing Daily Mail Privacy Case

The Duke of Sussex could face substantial legal costs following the court's ruling in favour of Associated Newspapers.

International Business Times UK

Prince Harry Brands Privacy Case Defeat a 'Complete Whitewash' as Daily Mail Hails 'Overwhelming Victory'

Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers was dismissed by the High Court, marking a significant defeat in his legal battle with the British press over alleged unlawful information gathering.

International Business Times UK

Prince Harry Reportedly Looked 'Shaken' After Losing £50M Legal Battle Against Daily Mail

Prince Harry appeared visibly shaken during his Invictus Games speech following a High Court ruling against him in a legal battle with Associated Newspapers, marking a significant setback for the Duke.

The Independent UK

Prince Harry loses High Court battle with Daily Mail publisher after failing to prove phone hacking claims

Mr Justice Nicklin ruled that the Duke of Sussex and six other household names had failed to prove unlawful information gathering at Associated Newspapers Limited

Evening Standard

Man admits stabbing ex-partner in ‘sustained’ attack on city street

Osarenkhoe Atutie, 26, attacked his estranged wife in Edinburgh on November 11 last year.

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