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Government bans two affiliates of al Qaeda and IS under UAPA

June 22, 2018

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) under anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. AQIS is an affiliate of al Qaeda and ISKP is Afghanistan wing of Islamic State (IS). Key Facts al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS): It ..

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Karnataka government to amend law for conducting kambala

January 30, 2017

The Karnataka government has decided to bring an amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA), 1960 for conducting traditional sports of Kambala and bull-cart race in the State. State Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approved amendments to the Act and announced that bill will be placed before both Houses of ..

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Recommendations of Expert Committee for examining Specific Relief Act, 1963

June 21, 2016

The Expert Committee that was constituted to examine the Specific Relief Act, 1963 has submitted its report to Union Law and Justice Minister D. Sadananda Gowda. The committee has suggested recommendations for modifications in the decades old law to ensure the ease of doing business in the country. The recommendations have been made in the ..

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