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Hymen tear or genital injuries are not a sine qua non to prove penetrative sexual assault, the Guwahati High Court has held in a case under the POCSO Act, 2012.
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Legal Insiders
Centre appoints CJs of six High Courts
Union Law Minister announces appointment of Chief Justices for six High Courts, marking significant judicial leadership updates across the nation.
Judiciary
SC issues notice on Assam govt plea against HC order acquitting accused in 2004 Dhemaji bomb blast case
Supreme Court notices Assam govt appeal against Gauhati HC acquittal of ULFA members in 2004 Dhemaji bomb blast case.
International
South Korea Enacts Landmark Ban on Dog Meat, India's Northeast Faces Controversy Over Consumption
In South Korea, the slaughter and sale of dogs for their meat are set to become illegal by 2027 due to growing concerns about animal rights, despite being neither explicitly banned nor legalized. In contrast, in India's Northeast, some tribal communities continue to consume dog meat, as a ban on its commercial import and sale was quashed by the Gauhati High Court's Kohima bench in June last year, considering it an accepted norm among people of Nagaland.
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Judiciary
Supreme Court Collegium approves new Chief Justices for five key High Courts in India [Read Recommendations]
Read about the latest judicial appointments in India: The Supreme Court Collegium, led by the Chief Justice of India, has approved new Chief Justices for the High Courts of Allahabad, Jharkhand, Gauhati, Punjab and Haryana, and Rajasthan. Get detailed insights on the judges appointed and their respective high courts.
Supreme Court gets 3 new judges, taking the strength to 34
Get the latest news about the Supreme Court as it welcomes three new judges, increasing its strength to 34. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud administered the oath, addressing the mounting case backlog.
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Supreme Court Mandates Strict Scrutiny in Sexual Harassment Allegations at Work [Read Judgment]
Explore the Supreme Court's stance on sexual harassment in the workplace, emphasizing the need for serious consideration and rigorous scrutiny of accusations to ensure justice. Learn about the SC's di...
![Collegium Recommends Chief Justices of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gauhati High Courts for Elevation to Supreme Court [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2023/11/lj_9736_933a94de-bdaf-43de-944b-b0e58e17edb5.jpg)
Collegium Recommends Chief Justices of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gauhati High Courts for Elevation to Supreme Court [Read Order]
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Chief Justices from the Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gauhati High Courts for elevation as Supreme Court judges, aiming to maintain full judge-strength due to the h...
![Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh appointed as acting Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court [Read Press Release]](/secure/uploads/2023/01/lj_9707_5c969d0f-570f-400a-ba8b-3b65cf825540.jpg)
Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh appointed as acting Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court [Read Press Release]
NEW DELHI: Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, senior most puisne Judge of the Gauhati High Court, has been appointed as acting Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.
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