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Child’s welfare, psychological safety must prevail, psychiatric assessments only, when necessary: SC

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court today issued detailed guidelines for courts dealing with cases involving the custody of a child who is an alleged victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, emphasising that the child’s welfare, dignity, emotional security and psychological well-being must remain the paramount consideration at all stages of the proceedings.

A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh in a judgment today underscored that any judicial intervention concerning a child victim must be guided by a child-centric and welfare-oriented approach, with the overarching objective of safeguarding the child from further psychological harm.
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Supreme Court stays Madras HC's blanket ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu

13 Jul 2026 | 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court today stayed the Madras High Court's order directing a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves anywhere in Tamil Nadu, including during Bakri Eid and on any other day.

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India, Japan reaffirm commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific at 8th Defence Policy Dialogue

13 Jul 2026 | 4:48 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (UNI) India and Japan on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation and promoting a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region based on respect for international law during the 8th India–Japan Defence Policy Dialogue held in Tokyo.

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Citizenship must be decided through fair process: Supreme Court quashes 27 Assam Foreigner Declarations

13 Jul 2026 | 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday held that questions relating to citizenship and foreigner status must be decided through a "fair, lawful and reasonable" process, while setting aside Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld Foreigners Tribunal orders declaring 27 appellants as foreigners.

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Annu Kapoor returns to Delhi for Vastu comedy film 'Uttar Da Puttar'

13 Jul 2026 | 4:19 PM

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Vivek Shukla
New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) Veteran actor Annu Kapoor is back on the streets that shaped him, shooting his new comedy film Uttar Da Puttar in Delhi. The capital's iconic spots from Bengali Market and Mandi House to Hailey Road have always held a special place in his heart, evoking memories of his National School of Drama (NSD) days in the 1970s. Now, the film's lively production has brought him once again to the city's bustling lanes and quiet corners.

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SC issues notice to Centre, UP, Ram Mandir Trust on pleas seeking CBI probe into donation theft

13 Jul 2026 | 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government and the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on a batch of petitions seeking a CBI probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations received for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.

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