Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Modi govt poses threat to democracy, Constitution: Jignesh Mevani

Modi govt poses threat to democracy, Constitution: Jignesh Mevani

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

The Supreme Court revisiting section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, that criminalises gay sex in the country is a front page story across papers today. The Tribune writes - "Social Morality Changes with times, says chief Justice of India Deepak Misra", while the DNA says "those exercising choice should not be in fear, says bench".
The Hindu reports that The Ministry of Home Affairs is all set to launch a web portal where people who have faced online abuse and victims of cyber crimes like financial frauds could register complaints on a real-time basis.
"None but Godse killed Gandhi says Amicus to Supreme Court" headlines the Pioneer, adding "No need to reopen Mahatma's assassination case, says Amarendra Sharan's report; rejects allegation of fourth bullet, another shooter".
"Padmavat set for Jan 25th release" writes the Pioneer adding that Rajasthan CM Vasundhra Raje has announced that the film will not be released in the state.
The Times of India reports that Endeavoring to protect freedom of speech and expression enjoyed by the media, the Supreme Court has said that minor errors or enthusiasm in reporting on a scam or alleged involvement of certain individuals will not amount to defamation, even if it has been held to be constitutionally valid.
"Free treatment of Hepatitis C in new scheme to be launched this year" says the Indian Express reporting that an anti viral treatment that costs 63000 to 94000 US dollars for the full course in the US and Europe will be provided free.
And finally, sweat is your new currency - an app that pays you to stay fit is making news.

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