Law

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill To Punish Those Attacking Healthcare Workers
The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was introduced by Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in the Upper House on Saturday to replace an ordinance issued by the government in April.
By Press Trust of India

AG K K Venugopal Refuses Consent For Initiating Contempt Action Against Swara Bhaskar
"I do not think that this is a case where the offence of scandalising the court or lowering the authority of the court would arise," said the Attorney General in a letter to a lawyer.
By Press Trust of India

Green Activist Demands Equal Space To Respond After Business Standard Publishes Advertorial Accusing Her Of 'Peddling Half Truths'
Kavitha Kuruganti says the publications response to the controversial advertorial has been inadequate, demands it payback the revenue earned to set a high bar of media ethics.
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Exclusive: Modi Govt's New Green Law Has A Major Loophole That Could Help Rich Builders Pay Less
The new law restricts the scope of Corporate Environment Responsibility in line with the real estate lobby's demands, letting developers avoid mandatory payments for some activities that address environmental damage.
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Legal Experts Explain Why The New Andhra Pradesh Law To Convict Rapists In 21 Days Wont Work
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also wants rapists to be given the death penalty under the provisions of the new Disha Act of 2019.
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