Rights body frowns at Maharashtra chief secretary's "apathy" on trans persons complaint

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 2, 2024
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission is taking action against the State chief secretary for not appearing before it regarding a complaint about discrimination faced by transgender persons. The Commission is considering penal action under section 166 A of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint seeks the implementation of...

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Maharashtra

State in Western India
The event is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and..
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Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's close aide Chhagan Bhujbal faced delays in being announced as the candidate for Nashik. CM Eknath Shinde's push..
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IMD announced a near-normal monsoon onset over Kerala, indicating timely rains over parts of south peninsular India, Northeast, and Maharashtra. Top weather..
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India witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 68.7% during the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 96 seats on Monday. Odisha, Telangana, Jammu &..
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Indian Penal Code

Erstwhile Penal code of Republic of India
Pro-Khalistan slogans were discovered at Delhi metro stations, triggering a police investigation. The slogans were allegedly written by supporters of the banned..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago

A woman has filed a complaint accusing Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna of repeated rape, with allegations supported by a video implicating the MP in sleazy activities...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago

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