“Live-in relationship not a crime for a married man,” rules Allahabad HC

Live-in relationship court verdict: The Allahabad High Court (HC) drew a line between law and morality while hearing a writ petition filed by a couple seeking protection from alleged threats issued by the woman’s family on Friday. The court ruled that a married man living in a consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman does not constitute a criminal offence, while emphasising that legal rights must remain independent…

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Allahabad HC grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, his disciple in POCSO case citing inconsistencies

Swami Avimukteshwaranand gets bail: The Allahabad High Court (HC) on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari in a case pertaining to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, citing inconsistencies and legal grounds. Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha delivered the order, who had earlier reserved judgement after hearing arguments from both sides.  Swami’s arrest had been stayed earlier Earlier on February…

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President Murmu visits Ram Temple in Ayodhya, installs sacred ‘Shri Ram Yatra’ amid tight security

President Ayodhya temple: India’s President Droupadi Murmu visited the sacred town and birthplace of Lord Ram, Ayodhya, on Thursday. During her visit, she installed a 150-kilogram gold-plated ‘Shri Ram Yantra’ at the temple as part of elaborate spiritual ceremonies.  Prez Murmu accorded warm welcome by UP CM, Governor As per an official statement shared by the President’s office on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), she offered prayers at the temple…

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