Some MPs supported the idea of amending section 146 of the Penal Code to allow abortion if the foetus is diagnosed as “incompatible with life”. This condition, often called as lethal foetal anomaly, ...

The Legislative Committee of the National Council (NC) yesterday, has proposed major changes to the Penal Code of Bhutan 2004, aiming to modernise the law and address inconsistencies.

The court further analysed Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and noted that the crucial moment for determining criminal responsibility was the time of the offence. However, the court noted ...

The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court has declined to stay proceedings in a case of where a 19-year-old boy is challenging the constitutionality of Section 138 of the Penal Code.

However, the minister’s mention of transferring inmates from mainland France has rekindled memories of the penal camps established in the former Amazonian colony between 1795 and 1953.

KUWAIT CITY, April 23: Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait announced on Wednesday that the Cabinet has approved a draft decreelaw that amends certain provisions of the Penal Code issued under Law No.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalises cruelty towards women by their husbands or in-laws, does not violate the right to equality ...

Ameritech decided to divide area code 216. The southern portion, including Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Kent and Medina, would become 330.

A petition has been filed against a Santa Maria man identified only as J.L., charging him with one felony count of murder, in violation of Penal Code Section 187(a), for the death of Edward ...

Govt asked to initiate criminal cases against perpetrators of such actions under Section 498-A of penal code.

When the court grants relief, as the Superior Court did here, provisions of Penal Code section 851.92 then apply.

The Supreme Court has voiced concerns about the misuse of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)-- a provision intended to protect women from cruelty in marital homes, popularly called the ...