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‘Dharmendra hugged me and said ‘Well done, beta’: M Padmakumar remembers the Bollywood legend watching ‘Joseph’

‘Dharmendra hugged me and said ‘Well done, beta’: M Padmakumar remembers the Bollywood legend watching ‘Joseph’

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(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Bollywood legend Dharmendra, affectionately known as the industry’s ‘He-Man’, passed away on Monday, November 24 at the age of 89. With his departure, Indian cinema has lost one of its most charismatic action stars and tender romantic heroes. Several celebrities mourned the demise of the Bollywood superstar. Malayalam director M Padmakumar recalled…

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Suicide bombers attack paramilitary force HQ in Peshawar, 6 killed

Suicide bombers attack paramilitary force HQ in Peshawar, 6 killed

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Security personnel inspect the attack site in Peshawar on Monday (AFP photo) A coordinated attack involving suicide bombers and gunmen targeted the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary (FC) paramilitary force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Peshawar on Monday. Rebel group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) has claimed responsibility for the attack. While the group claimed around two dozen casualties and…

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ED has handed over four flats in Borivli East linked to money laundering accused Mehul Choksi to the liquidator to proceed with monetisation for the benefit of victims, secured creditors and other legitimate claimants, the agency said. The flats had been attached in the PNB loan fraud case. So far, properties in Mumbai, Kolkata and Surat, collectively worth Rs 310 crore, have been handed over to the liquidator of Gitanjali Gems, the firm controlled by Choksi. In all, assets worth Rs 2,566 crore were attached or seized in this case.About the AuthorVijay V SinghVijay V Singh has worked for various print and online publications before joining The Times of Indiain 2008. He covers crime and takes a keen interest in criminology. His hobbies include travel (especially on bikes), reading and cricket.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123Photostories10 phrases to raise an emotionally mature childDouble the stardom: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s sharp power-suit moment breaks the internetBollywood star daughters step out of shadow to build real careers beyond famous surnamesBollywood dramas where a vanished kid storms back as an adult and blows open buried family secretsExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver healthSpeculation to confirmation: Sonam Kapoor’s second pregnancy becomes a masterclass in maternity fashion123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeJoe BurrowShedeur SandersNHL Trade RumorsKirill MarchenkoJa MorantBrad MarchandTyson FuryDrake LondonDenver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

ED has handed over four flats in Borivli East linked to money laundering accused Mehul Choksi to the liquidator to proceed with monetisation for the benefit of victims, secured creditors and other legitimate claimants, the agency said. The flats had been attached in the PNB loan fraud case. So far, properties in Mumbai, Kolkata and Surat, collectively worth Rs 310 crore, have been handed over to the liquidator of Gitanjali Gems, the firm controlled by Choksi. In all, assets worth Rs 2,566 crore were attached or seized in this case.About the AuthorVijay V SinghVijay V Singh has worked for various print and online publications before joining The Times of Indiain 2008. He covers crime and takes a keen interest in criminology. His hobbies include travel (especially on bikes), reading and cricket.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123Photostories10 phrases to raise an emotionally mature childDouble the stardom: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s sharp power-suit moment breaks the internetBollywood star daughters step out of shadow to build real careers beyond famous surnamesBollywood dramas where a vanished kid storms back as an adult and blows open buried family secretsExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver healthSpeculation to confirmation: Sonam Kapoor’s second pregnancy becomes a masterclass in maternity fashion123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeJoe BurrowShedeur SandersNHL Trade RumorsKirill MarchenkoJa MorantBrad MarchandTyson FuryDrake LondonDenver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

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ED has handed over four flats in Borivli East linked to money laundering accused Mehul Choksi to the liquidator to proceed with monetisation for the benefit of victims, secured creditors and other legitimate claimants, the agency said. The flats had been attached in the PNB loan fraud case. So far, properties in Mumbai, Kolkata and…

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Equity indices slip on FII outflows

Equity indices slip on FII outflows

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MUMBAI: Benchmark sensex declined by 331 points and Nifty closed below the 26,000 mark on Monday amid last-minute selling by cautious investors and foreign fund outflows.Paring early gains, the 30-share BSE sensex declined by 331 points to settle below 85,000 at 84,901. During the day, it dropped 522 points to 84,710. The 50-share NSE Nifty…

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‘120 Bahadur’ box office collection day 4: Farahan Akhtar and Raashii Khanna’s war drama DROPS big on Monday; falls behind Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Mastiii 4’ by a whisker

‘120 Bahadur’ box office collection day 4: Farahan Akhtar and Raashii Khanna’s war drama DROPS big on Monday; falls behind Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Mastiii 4’ by a whisker

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After making a decent run during the opening weekend, Farhan Akhtar’s ‘120 Bahadur’ witnessed a huge loss on its first Monday. The war drama, which also stars Raashii Khanna in the lead, was running ahead of the competition, ‘Mastiii 4’, during the weekend; however, the game changed on the fourth day. According to the latest…

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25 November 2025 – Tuesday: Best time of the day as per your Zodiac |

25 November 2025 – Tuesday: Best time of the day as per your Zodiac |

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Every new day unfolds with its own cosmic rhythm, subtly influencing your motivation, clarity, and emotional flow. On 25 November 2025, the planetary movements activate specific “power hours” for each zodiac sign—periods when your energy peaks and your actions align effortlessly with universal guidance.Whether you’re focusing on career growth, relationships, creativity, study, travel, or inner…

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“What will I tell my parents?”: LeBron James’ wife Savannah James opens up about the fears she felt when she became pregnant at 16

“What will I tell my parents?”: LeBron James’ wife Savannah James opens up about the fears she felt when she became pregnant at 16

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Savannah James opens up about her teenage pregnancy.(Image via Getty Images) LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers’ star player, has been with his wife, Savannah James, ever since the two were teenagers.While the two fell in love pretty young, things became complicated when Savannah James became pregnant at just 16. LeBron James’ wife, Savannah James,…

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Jharkhand’s health minister Irfan Ansari (File photo) Jharkhand’s health minister Irfan Ansari is under fire over his alleged call to people to lock up booth-level officers when they visit homes during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties in the state have condemned the remark and demanded his removal, while Election Commission has sought a report.Ansari, a Congress member, made the controversial statement on Sunday during a govt programme in Jamtara district. Following backlash, he clarified on Monday that his words were being misinterpreted by certain sections to “defame” him.In a video, which has gone viral, Ansari is heard asking people to lock up BLOs when they visit their homes and inform him. Alleging that the SIR exercise in Bihar had removed 65 lakh voters from electoral rolls, he said: “Their names were deleted and BJP got 22 lakh new voters of their choice, leading to our (INDIA bloc) loss in the (Bihar assembly) election,” he said.Jamtara’s deputy commissioner Ravi Anand was on the stage when Ansari was addressing the gathering.EC is learned to have taken cognizance of the matter. A senior official at the state chief electoral officer’s office said, “A notice has been issued to Jamtara administration asking for a detailed report.”About the AuthorASRP MukeshASRP Mukesh holds over 15 years of journalistic experience. He covers government, politics, human interest stories from Jharkhand.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123PhotostoriesTop oncologist shares 5 foods that can help starve cancer and lower risk10 phrases to raise an emotionally mature childDouble the stardom: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s sharp power-suit moment breaks the internetBollywood star daughters step out of shadow to build real careers beyond famous surnamesBollywood dramas where a vanished kid storms back as an adult and blows open buried family secretsExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver health123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeJoe BurrowShedeur SandersNHL Trade RumorsKirill MarchenkoJa MorantBrad MarchandTyson FuryDrake LondonDenver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

Jharkhand’s health minister Irfan Ansari (File photo) Jharkhand’s health minister Irfan Ansari is under fire over his alleged call to people to lock up booth-level officers when they visit homes during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties in the state have condemned the remark and demanded his removal, while Election Commission has sought a report.Ansari, a Congress member, made the controversial statement on Sunday during a govt programme in Jamtara district. Following backlash, he clarified on Monday that his words were being misinterpreted by certain sections to “defame” him.In a video, which has gone viral, Ansari is heard asking people to lock up BLOs when they visit their homes and inform him. Alleging that the SIR exercise in Bihar had removed 65 lakh voters from electoral rolls, he said: “Their names were deleted and BJP got 22 lakh new voters of their choice, leading to our (INDIA bloc) loss in the (Bihar assembly) election,” he said.Jamtara’s deputy commissioner Ravi Anand was on the stage when Ansari was addressing the gathering.EC is learned to have taken cognizance of the matter. A senior official at the state chief electoral officer’s office said, “A notice has been issued to Jamtara administration asking for a detailed report.”About the AuthorASRP MukeshASRP Mukesh holds over 15 years of journalistic experience. He covers government, politics, human interest stories from Jharkhand.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123PhotostoriesTop oncologist shares 5 foods that can help starve cancer and lower risk10 phrases to raise an emotionally mature childDouble the stardom: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s sharp power-suit moment breaks the internetBollywood star daughters step out of shadow to build real careers beyond famous surnamesBollywood dramas where a vanished kid storms back as an adult and blows open buried family secretsExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver health123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeJoe BurrowShedeur SandersNHL Trade RumorsKirill MarchenkoJa MorantBrad MarchandTyson FuryDrake LondonDenver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

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Jharkhand’s health minister Irfan Ansari (File photo) Jharkhand’s health minister Irfan Ansari is under fire over his alleged call to people to lock up booth-level officers when they visit homes during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties in the state have condemned the remark and demanded his removal, while Election Commission has…

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NBFC growth steady despite risks: Crisil

NBFC growth steady despite risks: Crisil

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MUMBAI: Non-bank finance companies are likely to maintain growth in assets under management at 18%, despite a cautious approach on lending in certain buckets due to high customer leverage, Crisil Ratings said on Monday. The overall AUM for the industry is expected to touch Rs 50 lakh crore by end of FY27 on the back…

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‘Masti 4’ box office collection day 4: The Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani starrer crosses Rs 10 crore; ‘120 Bahadur’ has a slight edge over it

‘Masti 4’ box office collection day 4: The Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani starrer crosses Rs 10 crore; ‘120 Bahadur’ has a slight edge over it

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‘Masti 4’ and ‘120 Bahadur’ released together on Friday, November 21. While both the movies belong to extremely different genres and one had expected that the Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani starrer adult comedy would do better, it’s actually the opposite. ‘Masti 4’ is a franchise film and was expected to do better…

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Trump Targets Muslim Brotherhood: US president to name some chapters as ‘terrorist organisations’; here’s what it means

Trump Targets Muslim Brotherhood: US president to name some chapters as ‘terrorist organisations’; here’s what it means

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US president Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to start the process of declaring certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organisations. The order names chapters in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan. According to the order, these branches “engage in or facilitate and support violence and destabilisation campaigns” that harm their regions,…

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NEW DELHI: That criminal law is often being invoked when a consensual relationship between adults goes sour is a matter of profound concern, Supreme Court remarked Monday, quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer against whom a rape complaint was filed by his client. The woman had alleged that she got into a physical relationship with her lawyer after he promised to marry her, only to back out later. Interestingly, the lawyer was representing the woman in divorce proceedings when the two got into a relationship.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan said it is not a case where a person was lured solely for physical gratification and then dumped, given that the relationship continued for three years during which the two remained close and emotionally involved. “In such cases, physical intimacy that occurred during the course of a functioning relationship cannot be retrospectively branded as an instance of offence of rape merely because the relationship failed to culminate in marriage,” the court said.”This court has, on numerous occasions, taken note of the disquieting tendency wherein failed or broken relationships are given the colour of criminality. The offence of rape, being of the gravest kind, must be invoked only in cases where there exists genuine sexual violence, coercion or absence of free consent. To convert every sour relationship into an offence of rape not only trivialises the seriousness of the offence but also inflicts upon the accused indelible stigma and grave injustice. Such instances transcend the realm of mere personal discord. The misuse of the criminal justice machinery in this regard is a matter of profound concern and calls for condemnation,” it said.At the same time, it accepted the institution of marriage holds deep social and cultural significance, and it is therefore not uncommon for a woman to repose complete faith in her partner and consent to physical intimacy on the assurance the relationship would culminate in a lawful and socially recognised marriage.”‘In such circumstances, the promise of marriage becomes the very foundation of her consent, rendering it conditional rather than absolute. It is, thus, conceivable that such consent may stand vitiated where it is established that the promise of marriage was illusory, made in bad faith, and with no genuine intention of fulfilment, solely to exploit the woman. The law must remain sensitive to such genuine cases where trust has been breached and dignity violated, lest the protective scope of IPC section 376 be reduced to a mere formality for those truly aggrieved. At the same time, the invocation of this principle must rest upon credible evidence…” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123PhotostoriesBollywood dramas where a vanished kid storms back as an adult and blows open buried family secretsExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver healthSpeculation to confirmation: Sonam Kapoor’s second pregnancy becomes a masterclass in maternity fashionDisha Patani to Ananya Panday: The most talked-about fashion moments of the dayPlanning 2026 travels? 10 trending destinations in pictures to inspire youThanksgiving side dishes: 5 easy recipes to try this year123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeJoe BurrowShedeur SandersNHL Trade RumorsKirill MarchenkoJa MorantBrad MarchandTyson FuryDrake LondonDenver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

NEW DELHI: That criminal law is often being invoked when a consensual relationship between adults goes sour is a matter of profound concern, Supreme Court remarked Monday, quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer against whom a rape complaint was filed by his client. The woman had alleged that she got into a physical relationship with her lawyer after he promised to marry her, only to back out later. Interestingly, the lawyer was representing the woman in divorce proceedings when the two got into a relationship.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan said it is not a case where a person was lured solely for physical gratification and then dumped, given that the relationship continued for three years during which the two remained close and emotionally involved. “In such cases, physical intimacy that occurred during the course of a functioning relationship cannot be retrospectively branded as an instance of offence of rape merely because the relationship failed to culminate in marriage,” the court said.”This court has, on numerous occasions, taken note of the disquieting tendency wherein failed or broken relationships are given the colour of criminality. The offence of rape, being of the gravest kind, must be invoked only in cases where there exists genuine sexual violence, coercion or absence of free consent. To convert every sour relationship into an offence of rape not only trivialises the seriousness of the offence but also inflicts upon the accused indelible stigma and grave injustice. Such instances transcend the realm of mere personal discord. The misuse of the criminal justice machinery in this regard is a matter of profound concern and calls for condemnation,” it said.At the same time, it accepted the institution of marriage holds deep social and cultural significance, and it is therefore not uncommon for a woman to repose complete faith in her partner and consent to physical intimacy on the assurance the relationship would culminate in a lawful and socially recognised marriage.”‘In such circumstances, the promise of marriage becomes the very foundation of her consent, rendering it conditional rather than absolute. It is, thus, conceivable that such consent may stand vitiated where it is established that the promise of marriage was illusory, made in bad faith, and with no genuine intention of fulfilment, solely to exploit the woman. The law must remain sensitive to such genuine cases where trust has been breached and dignity violated, lest the protective scope of IPC section 376 be reduced to a mere formality for those truly aggrieved. At the same time, the invocation of this principle must rest upon credible evidence…” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123PhotostoriesBollywood dramas where a vanished kid storms back as an adult and blows open buried family secretsExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver healthSpeculation to confirmation: Sonam Kapoor’s second pregnancy becomes a masterclass in maternity fashionDisha Patani to Ananya Panday: The most talked-about fashion moments of the dayPlanning 2026 travels? 10 trending destinations in pictures to inspire youThanksgiving side dishes: 5 easy recipes to try this year123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeJoe BurrowShedeur SandersNHL Trade RumorsKirill MarchenkoJa MorantBrad MarchandTyson FuryDrake LondonDenver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

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NEW DELHI: That criminal law is often being invoked when a consensual relationship between adults goes sour is a matter of profound concern, Supreme Court remarked Monday, quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer against whom a rape complaint was filed by his client. The woman had alleged that she got into a physical relationship with…

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