Supreme Court of India

Announcement of freebies by political parties will lead to economic disaster: Centre to SC

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that freebies promised by political parties before polls is an "economic disaster". The apex court suggested an expert body comprising representatives of Niti Ayog, Finance Commission, RBI, political parties and other stakeholders, should examine the pros and cons of freebies, while acknowledging that it is a serious issue. Aug 3, 2022
Imran Khan

Pakistan again on the path of a political crisis; here's how [details]

Pakistan is heading towards an unavoidable political crisis after the thumping victory of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the recently held by-election in Punjab province. Out of the total 20 provincial seats, PTI won 15 seats in the home turf of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), which could secure only four seats. Jul 31, 2022
Karnataka High Court

Using wife merely as ATM amounts to mental harassment: K'taka HC

In an important judgment, the Karnataka High Court has said that using a wife without any emotional attachment as "a cash cow and ATM" amounts to mental harassment. The court also granted divorce to the wife in the case setting aside the order of the lower court. Jul 19, 2022