Muslim woman can seek maintenance from spouse: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Muslim woman can seek maintenance from her husband under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which is applicable to all married women irrespective of religion.

Cannot set aside interim bail given to Revanna’s mother: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to set aside the anticipatory bail granted to Bhavani Revanna, the mother of suspended JD(S) MP and rape accused Prajwal Revanna, in a kidnapping case involving one of the victims of her son’s alleged sexual assaults.

Vikravandi: Brisk voter turnout in by-election

Polling for the by-election in the Vikravandi Assembly segment of Villupuram district began positively at 7 am with voters showing up in large numbers. 50.95 % polling recorded till 1 p.m. in Vikravandi, say reports.