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ECI to launch campaign in Maharashtra to link Voter ID with Aadhaar from August 1 | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India will start a campaign across Maharashtra to link Voter ID cards with Aadhaar from August 1, said the state’s Chief Election Officer Shrikant Deshpande on Monday. The aim of this voluntary drive is to establish the identity of electors and authenticate entries in the electoral roll as well … Read more

Delhi high court delivers split verdict on marital rape, refers matter to Supreme Court

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the issue of criminalising ‘marital rape’. Justice Rajiv Shakdher held Exception 2 to Section 375 (rape) of the Indian penal Code, which exempts husband from the offence of rape for forcible sex with wife, as unconstitutional. Meanwhile, Justice Hari Shankar said he … Read more