Pakistan court strikes down colonial-era sedition law

Pakistan court strikes down colonial-era sedition law

[ad_1] Lahore: A high court in Pakistan on Thursday struck down a colonial-era sedition law that criminalised criticism of the federal and provincial governments, terming it inconsistent with the Constitution. Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court (LHC) annulled Section 124-A of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) dealing with sedition, the Dawn newspaper reported….

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Texas judge strikes down free HIV drugs, cancer screenings under Obamacare

Texas judge strikes down free HIV drugs, cancer screenings under Obamacare

[ad_1] The employers and individuals had standing to sue, O’Connor wrote, because “compulsory coverage for those services violates their religious beliefs by making them complicit in facilitating homosexual behavior, drug use, and sexual activity outside of marriage between one man and one woman.” The employers argued that recommendations made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task…

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Michigan strikes right-to-work law detested by unions

Michigan strikes right-to-work law detested by unions

[ad_1] Republicans, however, said the move would backfire by discouraging employers from locating or expanding in the state. “Dramatically transforming our policies to harm workers and job providers will hang a ‘Closed for Business’ sign at our state’s borders and take Michigan off the list for future projects,” House Republican Leader Matt Hall said in…

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