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    Law Amendment Aims to End Discrimination Against Leprosy-Affected People

    Lucknow, March 10 The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval to remove objectionable references to people affected by leprosy in the state's anti-begging law, in line with a direction from the Supreme Court to stop discrimination against them.Under the proposed amendment...
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    Rajasthan Cabinet Revokes Two-Child Limit for Local Body Elections

    Jaipur, February 25 In a significant decision ahead of the announcement of local body elections in Rajasthan, the state cabinet on Wednesday approved bills to revoke provisions that barred individuals with more than two children from contesting these elections.Speaking to reporters after the...
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    Mizoram Passes Amendment Affecting Women's Tribal Identity

    The Mizo Marriage and Inheritance of Property (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed during the latest Assembly session, introducing significant changes to marriage and inheritance laws within the community.Under the new legislation, Mizo women who marry outside the community will lose their...
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    Uttar Pradesh Passes Legislation to Eliminate 'Kushthashram' References

    Lucknow, February 16 The Uttar Pradesh government introduced two amendment bills in the assembly on Monday aimed at removing the term "Kushthashram" (leprosy asylum) from municipal laws. This move is intended to end discrimination against leprosy patients and ensure that they have a dignified...
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