Asia
China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal
Virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial activities,” the People’s Bank of China said, warning it “seriously endangers the safety of people’s assets”.
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Seat Of Arbitration Is Decided As Per Arbitration Agreement, Rules To Be Applied Only After Commencement Of Arbitration: Delhi High Court
Relying on a plethora of judgments distinguishing between “seat” and “venue”, the Court was finally of the opinion that the seat of arbitration in the case shall be Lucknow. Accordingly the plea was dismissed.
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No skin-to-skin contact: India ‘outrageous’ sexual assault order struck down
The accused tried to bring down the salwar [pyjama bottom] of the girl and even then bail was granted,”
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Philippines refuses to cooperate with ICC ‘war on drugs’ probe
Presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo on Thursday said ICC investigators would not be permitted to enter the country. Victims’ lawyers, however, say interviews can be conducted virtually.
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Vietnamese man jailed for 5 years for spreading coronavirus
Vietnam has been one of the world’s coronavirus success stories, thanks to targeted mass testing, aggressive contact tracing, tight border restrictions and strict quarantine.
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El Salvador court says presidents can serve two straight terms
Elected in 2019, Bukele enjoys broad support in El Salvador over his promises to fight organised crime and improve security in the violence-racked country.
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“Tender Age…”: Supreme Court Pauses Kerala Class 11 Exams Over Covid
There is an alarming situation in Kerala. It accounts for more than 70 per cent of cases in the country, with around 35,000 daily cases. Children of tender age can’t be exposed to this risk,”
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China bans exams for 6-year-olds in its quest to retool the educational system
Examination pressure on pupils from a young age “harms their mental and physical health.”
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Guantanamo detainee due in military court over Indonesia bombings
Encep Nurjaman, also known as Hambali and Riduan bin Isomudin, is set to face a military commission on charges of war crimes, including murder, “terrorism” and conspiracy.
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Japan gang boss sentenced to death
Defense lawyers for the Kudokai head, Satoru Nomura, 74, plan to appeal the ruling,
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Man sues matrimonial site for failing to provide him a prospective bride
an online matchmaking portal can’t assure positive response at all times and does not guarantee a marriage within the service provided.
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Iran prisons chief apologises over leaked videos of Evin abuse
On Tuesday, Mr Haj-Mohammadi apologised publicly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the country for the abuses seen in the videos.
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No DNA test if there is no proof of adultery- India Supreme Court
As the counsel appearing for both the parties agreed to convince their clients, the bench posted the hearing for Wednesday to settle the dispute.
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China: Canadian citizen loses appeal against death penalty
The court said it upheld Robert Lloyd Schellenberg’s sentence because evidence against him was “sufficient”.
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Alibaba fires manager accused of rape
Regardless of gender, whether it is a request made by a customer or supervisor, our employees are empowered to reject it,”
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Courts
Non-penetrative sexual acts between thighs also amount to rape-Indian HC rules
The order was passed by a bench comprising of Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Ziyad Rahman on 02-08-2021.
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Obtaining consent for sex on false promise of marriage should be punishable-Indian High Court
Dismissing the plea of the accused, the court also observed that till a law to protect the victim of such deception was framed, the court should take into consideration the social reality and continue giving protection to such women who suf...
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Chinese captains abusing Ghanaians on fishing vessels – EJF’s report
The Coordinating Secretary of National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), Mr Daniel Yaw Owusu, also expressed lack of involvement in the report by the Environmental Justice Foundation,
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Crime
Syria doctor living in Germany charged with crimes against humanity
The Office said the crimes were committed after the beginning of the opposition uprising against Syrian President Bashar Assad in 2011, where protesters were frequently arrested and tortured.
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Adult couple entitled to stay together in live-in relationship-Indian High Court
The court, in its order, said the petition was disposed of with the direction to the SSP to look into the grievances of the petitioners and take appropriate action for protection of their life and liberty as may be warranted by the circumst...
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