Judges’ casual observations may reflect individual biases, says SC – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday impressed upon constitutional court judges to be aware of their predispositions and exercise restraint to be able to remain faithful to their fundamental obligations to deliver objective and fair justice without making observations appearing to be misogynistic or hurtful towards certain communities.A bench of CJI D Y Chandrachud and…

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50 commonly used drugs found substandard, companies say products spurious, not theirs | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: More than 50 drugs being sold in the market that are prescribed for common conditions such as high blood pressure, acid reflux and erectile dysfunction have been found to be not-of-standard quality by Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its latest survey. CDSCO, the apex body responsible for approval of new drugs…

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Kolkata hospital horror: RG Kar evidence ‘falsified’ at Tala police station, CBI claims in court | India News – Times of India

CBI claims ‘evidence tampering’ KOLKATA: CBI, probing the “larger conspiracy” of destruction of evidence in connection with the rape and murder of a 31-year-old intern at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, claimed before the ACJM court on Wednesday that “some false records pertaining to the case were created at Tala police station“. CBI also…

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Kolkata hospital horror: RG Kar evidence ‘falsified’ at Tala police station, CBI claims in court – Times of India

CBI claims ‘evidence tampering’ KOLKATA: CBI, probing the “larger conspiracy” of destruction of evidence in connection with the rape and murder of a 31-year-old intern at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, claimed before the ACJM court on Wednesday that “some false records pertaining to the case were created at Tala police station“. CBI also…

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200mm rain in 5 hours swamps Mumbai, results in 4 deaths – Times of India

Mumbai’s Western Express Highway was flooded and choked with vehicles on Wednesday MUMBAI: Over a five-hour period from 5pm on Wednesday, parts of Mumbai Metropolitan Region received over 200mm of rain that resulted in four deaths, widespread waterlogging, severe traffic, Central Railway train disruptions, and flight diversions. Harried commuters were stuck on roads and railway…

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After UP, Himachal cites hygiene to order eatery owners to display names | India News – Times of India

SHIMLA: A day after BJP-governed UP revived a stayed order asking eateries to display ownership details, this time to enforce accountability for food safety, the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh followed suit with a notice making it mandatory for restaurants, fast food outlets and roadside vendors in the hill state to do likewise.HP Urban development…

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Courts should avoid prejudicial, misogynistic remarks, says SC – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Wednesday admonished Karnataka HC‘s Justice V Srishananda for his controversial reference to a Bengaluru locality as “Pakistan” and his misogynistic comment aimed at a woman lawyer, but spared him of further embarrassment by closing suo motu proceedings as he had tendered an open court apology.A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud…

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