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Hindu woman can be the legal head of a family. Landmark decision. http://nytlive.nytimes.com/womenintheworld/2016/02/02/hindu-women-can-be-legal-head-of-the-family-indian-court-rules/.

Hindu women can be legal head of the family, Indian court rules In a landmark decision, a New Delhi court has ruled that women can be the “karta” — meaning the legal head of a family, according to ancient Hindu customs — a position previously reserv…

A Delhi Judge Has Refused Alimony And Advised The Wife To Find A Job. Now That’s Equality!
http://www.storypick.com/no-alimony-for-you/

A Delhi Judge Has Refused Alimony And Advised The Wife To Find A Job. Now That's Equality! This is a welcome change.

Government seeks to amend rent control act in Maharashtra. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/govt-seeks-to-amend-rent-control-act-to-keep-out-larger-houses/

Govt seeks to amend Rent Control Act to keep out larger houses As of now, the government is considering excluding tenanted homes with a carpet area of more than 860 sqft and tenanted commercial spaces with a carpet area of more than 500 sqft from the Act.

Mumbai court pardons David Headley, makes him an approver in 26/11 case
http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Mumbai-court-pardons-David-Headley-makes-him-an-approver-in-26/11-case/articleshow/50125617.cms

Mumbai court pardons David Headley, makes him an approver in 26/11 case - Times of India Headley, one of the main accused in the 26/11 case, has become an approver after a Mumbai court accepted his offer to become a witness in return for pardon.

2002 hit-and-run case: Bombay high court acquits Salman Khan
http://m.hindustantimes.com/india/bombay-high-court-verdict-on-salman-khan-in-2002-hit-and-run-case/story-ZLA9RQWptjzlVJmayUrUMO.html

Salman acquitted in hit-and-run case, govt to examine verdict for action The Bombay high court on Thursday acquitted Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, setting aside the order of a sessions court that had convicted him in May this year. The court said that Salman cannot be convicted as the prosecution has not proven the charges against the actor.

Prosecution has failed to prove Salman Khan was drunk, says court

http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Prosecution-has-failed-to-prove-Salman-Khan-was-drunk-says-court/articleshow/50114659.cms

Prosecution has failed to prove Salman Khan was drunk, says court - Times of India The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it has "come to conclusion that the prosecution has failed to bring material on record to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant (Salman Khan) was driving and under the influence of alcohol, also, whether the accident occurred due to bursting (of…

National Herald case explained: Everything you need to know
http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/national-herald-case-where-the-matter-stands/

National Herald case: What happened so far The Delhi High Court has rejected pleas by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to quash trial court summons against them in the National Herald case.

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Salman Khan Hit-and-run case : http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/hit-and-run-case-bombay-high-court-asks-tough-questions-485

Hit-and-run case Bombay High Court asks tough questions | The Asian Age The Bombay high court on Thursday raised several queries on the prosecution's case and the ...

Women can claim stridhan even after separation from husband: Supreme Court - http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Women Can-claim-stridhan-even-after-separation-from-husband-Supreme-Court/articleshow/49872639.cms

Women can claim stridhan even after separation from husband: Supreme Court - The Times of India A woman has inalienable rights over stridhan and she can claim it even after separation from her husband, the Supreme Court has ruled, saying that denying it would amount to domestic violence making the husband and in-laws liable to face criminal prosecution.

Supreme Court for humane killing of certain kind of stray dogs under rule - http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-sc-for-humane-killing-of-certain-kind-of-stray-dogs-under-rule-2146578

Supreme Court for humane killing of certain kind of stray dogs under rule | Latest News &... Supreme Court for humane killing of certain kind of stray dogs under rule - The court has asked Chief Secretaries of states and UTs to provide data on cases of dog bites and "removal/ destruction" of stray dogs as prescribed under the Rules.