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Before 1971, abortion was criminalized under Section 312 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, [8] describing it as intentionally "causing miscarriage". [9] Except in cases where abortion was carried out to save the life of the woman, it was a punishable offense and criminalized women/providers, with whoever voluntarily caused a woman with child to miscarry [10] facing three years in prison and/or a ...
19 May 2023 The Central Government responded by bringing an Ordinance on the issue which overturned the Supreme Court decision. The Government claimed that Delhi Government led by Arvind Kejriwal was hiding files and harassing officers related to vigilance matters. [5] 3 August 2023 The Lok Sabha passed the bill by voice vote as BJP had a clear ...
The Delhi Legislative Assembly was first constituted on 7 March 1952 under the Government of Part C States Act, 1951; it was inaugurated by Home Minister K. N. Katju.The Assembly had 48 members, and a Council of Ministers in an advisory role to the Chief Commissioner of Delhi, though it also had powers to make laws.
A BBC Religions article from 2009 cites Lipner's "Hindu Ethics: Purity, Abortion, and Euthanasia" (1989) and states that if the mother's life is at risk, Hinduism permits abortion. [17] The general value system of Hinduism teaches that the correct course of action in any given situation is the one that causes the least harm to those involved.
The future of abortion access is back in the hands of the Supreme Court, which is reviewing a challenge from anti-abortion activists to reverse the federal government’s approval of mifepristone ...
For example, the state of Delhi adopted a pro-girl policy initiative (locally called Laadli scheme), which initial data suggests may be lowering the birth sex ratio in the state. [50] [51] These types of government programs and schemes are a type of redistribution in an attempt to further development in the country. The central and state ...
Supreme Court in May 2023 gave all the powers on transfer and posting of officers to Delhi's elected CM. [2] After this Central Government declared that it is willing to pass an ordinance which will be called Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Ordinance, 2023. This ordinance got its passed by Union Council of Minister on 26 July ...
Atishi Marlena (Hindi: [ɑːtɪʃiː mɑːɾleːnɑː sɪŋɡʱ]; born 8 June 1981), [2] (also known as Atishi Singh [3] or mononymously Atishi), [4] is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the 8th Chief Minister of Delhi since 21 September 2024, after the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal.