Decriminalisation of adultery will destroy sanctity of marriage: Centre to SC

Image used for representational purposes only. Photograph: PTI Photo Striking down section 497 of the Indian Penal Code which provides punishment only to a man for having extra-martial sexual ties......

Only 14.4 Judges Per Million Population

The number of undertrials is at a historic high and comes at a time when vacancies in the judiciary -- across the lower courts, high courts, and the Supreme Court -- remain high. Illustration:......

Will bring back POTA if elected: Advani

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Lal Kishenchand Advani on Saturday promised to bring back the Prevention of Terrorism Act if the National Democratic Alliance coalition comes to......

'Adultery law must apply equally to men and women'

Suggesting a radical change in the law on adultery, the Justice Malimath Committee for reforms in the criminal justice system has recommended amendments to provisions of the Indian Penal Code that......