"We direct the principal secretary, health department of Delhi government, to issue directions to all the hospitals, including private hospitals, to attend to victims of gang rape, victims of other crimes, particularly road accident victims, " a bench headed by Chief Justice D Murugesan said.

BBC: Delhi rape: Court says all hospitals 'must treat' victims

One of the amendments passed placed emphasis on the independence of children's hearings, saying the National Convener or the Principal Reporter should not be able to "direct" or "guide" its functions.

BBC: Children's Hearings Bill debate

Although sovereign borrowing was not a direct contributor to the crisis of 2008, it has since become the principal danger to the financial system.

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