Powers of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
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Powers of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

Omar Abdullah sworn in as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister.

Bone Ossification Test
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Bone Ossification Test

The latest example of the use of the test came when one of those accused of killing Baba Siddique told a court in Mumbai that he should be tried as a juvenile, claiming he was 17 years old.

Passive Euthanasia
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Passive Euthanasia

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released draft guidelines for Passive Euthanasia.

Anticipatory bail
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Anticipatory bail | SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989

Not every ‘insult’ against SC/ST persons can be considered as offence under SC/ST protection law, says Supreme Court

Income Tax Act
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Income Tax Act | Central Board of Direct Taxes

Review of Income Tax Act to be completed in given timeframe: CBDT Chairman

POCSO Act
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POCSO Act

Crimes against women down but rape, POCSO cases up, latest Rajasthan data shows

Model Foster Care Guidelines (MFCG)
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Model Foster Care Guidelines (MFCG)

Ministry of Women and Child Development released Model Foster Care Guidelines (MFCG), 2024.

Boilers Bill, 2024
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Boilers Bill, 2024

Boilers Bill, 2024 introduced in Rajya Sabha.

Waqf (Amendment) Bill
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Waqf (Amendment) Bill

The government on Thursday referred the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to a Joint Committee of Parliament.

Flag Code of India
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Flag Code of India

Union Minister for Home Affairs urged the countrymen to hoist the Tricolour at their homes under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024
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Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduced in the Lok Sabha

Eco Sensitive Zones
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Eco Sensitive Zones

National Green Tribunal asks MoEFCC to finalise deadline for declaring western ghats an eco-sensitive zone