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Afzal Guru Hanged: Facts About Parliament Attack Convict

Mohammad Afzal Guru, a member of terror outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad, was secretly hanged at the Tihar jail in New Delhi on Saturday after being convicted of plotting the terror attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001 that killed nine people and injured over 10.

Feb 9, 2013

Parliament Attack Convict Afzal Guru Hanged in Tihar Jail; Curfew Imposed in Kashmir Valley

Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit member Afzal Guru, who was convicted of plotting the 2001 terror attack on the Indian Parliament, was hanged secretly in Delhi's Tihar jail on Saturday morning, according to reports.

Feb 9, 2013

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President Signs Anti-Rape Ordinance that Moots Death Penalty in Sexual Assault Cases

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday approved the anti-rape ordinance that called for tougher laws and death penalty to criminals in the rarest-of-rare cases.

Feb 4, 2013

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Cabinet Clears Strict Anti-Rape Ordinance That Includes Death Penalty

The government has cleared an ordinance amending the Criminal Law ( Amendment) Bill, according to which an accused in a rape case will be awarded the death penalty if the victim dies or is left in a vegetative state.

Feb 2, 2013

Key Recommendations Missed Out on Revised Lokpal Bill

The Union Cabinet on Thursday has cleared the revised Lokpal Bill draft, which has incorporated most of the amendments recommended by the Rajya Sabha Select Committee, but anti-corruption activists are still not satisfied.

Feb 1, 2013

Cabinet Clears Revised Lokpal Bill; Anna Hazare Terms It 'Useless'

The Union Cabinet cleared the revised Lokpal Bill on Thursday but anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare has termed the new draft as "useless" and promised to continue the fight until the government passes a strong one.

Jan 31, 2013

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Key Recommendations of Justice JS Verma Committee on Sexual Crime Laws

The Justice JS Verma committee, which was set up to propose amendments to laws relating to crimes against women, submitted its report to the home ministry on Wednesday.

Jan 23, 2013

Supreme Court Questions Govt Over FDI in Retail; Seeks Measures to Safeguard Small Traders

The opening up of the retail sector to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received a nod from the parliament after a heated debate and voting last month. The Supreme Court has now asked the centre to come up with measures to safeguard the interests of small traders in the country.

Jan 22, 2013

MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Placed in Judicial Custody for 2005 Medak Abuse Case

Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (MIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday was remanded to judicial custody after he surrendered before a Hyderabad court in connection to an 8-year-old case against him.

Jan 21, 2013

Any Indian Citizen Can Seek Disqualification Of House Members Under Anti-Defection Law: SC

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday ruled that any citizen of India can seek disqualification of a member of parliament or state assemblies by invoking the anti-defection law for switching loyalty.

Jan 18, 2013

Mobile phone Companies Seek Legal Action Against Govt for One-Time Fee Notice

Indian telecom companies have decided to take legal action against the government following the telecomm department's notice of one-time fee payment on the existing airwaves, according to a new report.

Jan 10, 2013

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Delhi Gang-Rape Victim’s Family Says ‘Naming Anti-Rape Law after Girl Will Be an Honour’

The family of the Delhi braveheart said they have no objection to having the revised anti-rape law named after her, saying that it would be an honour to the victim.

Jan 2, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape: Woman Protester Made to Sweep Police Station Floor

A 24-year-old woman protester has filed a complaint against Delhi police for harassing her and forcing her to clean the floor at the Parliament Street police station.

Jan 1, 2013

India: Most Unforgettable Events of 2012 [PHOTOS]

The year 2012 was an eventful period for India. The year started off on a good note with the successful launch of warhead-enabled Agni-V in April but darkness unfolded towards the end with the brutal gang-rape incident in Delhi.

Dec 31, 2012

Top 10 Events that Shook India's Political Scene in 2012

The year 2012 witnessed several popular and controversial political events.