NEET UG to be heard next week
The SC on July 11, posted the hearing on the National Eligibility- cum-Entrance UG paper leaks for July 18. The affidavit that was handed over to SC stated that a video that was supposed to show that the NEET UG paper was leaked
Arvind Kejriwal released on Interim Bail : SC
The SC had reserved its decision on May 17th to pronounce its verdict on 13th June. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta pronounced its decision. Earlier the same bench had granted an interim bail to Mr. Arvind Kejriwal up till
Hathras stampede- SC dismissed the petition urging to form an expert committee for inquiry
Supreme Court on July 12 dismissed the petition filed under article 32 urging to appoint a 5-member committee under the supervision of retired supreme court judges to inquire about the incident. Advocate Vishal Tiwari filed the petition following the stampede incident at Hathras
Muslim Women can seek maintenance under section 125 of crpc
It was ruled by the S.C. that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to file a petition for maintenance under section 125 of the crpc. This right is in addition to the right under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) act
Supreme court’s take on Maternity leave
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 8) directed the Union to consult all stakeholders regarding the implementation of a menstrual leave policy for working women. The bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, heard a
Supreme Court lays down framework for portraying persons with disabilities in visual media
The Supreme Court on Monday laid down a framework for portraying persons with disabilities (PwDs) in visual media in the case of Nipun Malhotra v. Sony Pictures Films India Pvt Ltd. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and Justice
Sharing Google PIN as a condition for bail violates right to privacy: SC
An appeal was filed against the conditions that were imposed by the Delhi HC, whereby the Nigerian national, Frank Vitus was granted bail, who was a accused in a drugs case The bench comprised of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The
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
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
