Calcutta High Court Debates Aadhaar’s Role in Citizenship
The Calcutta High Court has heard arguments regarding whether an Aadhaar number is proof of citizenship or domicile. Senior counsel Laxmi Gupta, representing the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), argued that it does not, citing the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Act. Gupta
Orissa High Court Grants Maternity Leave to Surrogate Mothers
In a landmark ruling, the Orissa High Court has declared that women employees who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to maternity leave. This decision underscores the significance of maternity leave for the well-being of both the mother and the child. Background The
High Court of Allahabad Questions POCSO Act Abuse in Adolescent Relationships
Why did the Allahabad High Court find fault with the POCSO Act’s implementation in this particular case? – The court expressed worries about the abuse of POCSO against teens in consenting relationships when it granted bail to Satish Alias Chand, who is accused
NTA Opposes NEET-UG 2024 Exam Cancellation
Which are the main points that the National Testing Agency (NTA) made in its Supreme Court brief? In an affidavit, the NTA opposed the cancellation of NEET-UG 2024, claiming that the exam’s overall integrity was not compromised by isolated cases of misconduct in
Significantly Lower Syllabus Scores for NEET-UG 24; It’s Inaccurate To Assume Top Scorers Come From Specific Centers: NTA To Supreme Court
In the NEET-UG 2024 case, what are the main claims made by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in their affidavit? What effect did the shortened syllabus have on students’ NEET-UG 2024 performance? What elements of NEET-UG 2024 led to a rise in applicants
Himachal Pradesh High Court: First interim bail under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita granted
How does the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s interim bail measure measure up? What accusations did Baldev Singh face, and who is he? Why did the High Court give Baldev Singh temporary bail? What was the course of the High Court proceedings? Positive question
An overview of Speaker elections from the first Lok Sabha to the 18th
Which past elections have influenced the Speaker’s position in the Lok Sabha? Examine important elections from 1952, when G.V. Mavalankar held them, to the present, when events have affected the selecting process. What partnerships and obstacles do political parties face in this year’s
New Criminal Laws will ease the living of the citizens: Arjun Ram Meghwal
It was said by the Union Minister of State (independent charge), for the Ministry of Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, that the new criminal laws will expedite the justice delivery system and will be crucial in saving time.
Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC appointed after 6 vacancy of 6 months
It was notified by the central government that Justice BR Sarangi will be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC. The notification has come, after 6 months since the proposal of his name was made by the collegium of the SC.
The judgments of the Court open to discussions and critical analysis”: Punjab and Haryana HC in a contempt of courts case
Recently, in a contempt of court case, Punjab and Haryana high court said that judgements of court are open to public for discussions and criticism, as a mark of democracy. “The judgments of the Court are in public domain and open to discussions
