A Delhi court imposed a cost of Rs.5,000 on BJP leader Suresh Nakhua after his lawyer sought another adjournment in his defamation case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. The order aims to prevent repeated delays during the proceedings from happening.
NEW DELHI: The state governments of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Rajasthan have established Transgender Welfare Boards. This action follows a directive from the Supreme Court of India, announced on January 21, 2025. The court was informed of the progress during a hearing related to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Kinner Maa Eksamajik Sanstha Trust.
The Jharkhand High Court has temporarily stayed a law requiring 75% reservation for local candidates in private-sector jobs with salaries up to Rs 40,000. The petition, filed by the Jharkhand Small Scale Industries Association, claims the law violates equality principles. The next hearing is scheduled for March 20.
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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (5th Dec) granted medical bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a convicted BJP MLA in the Unnao rape case, for treatment of retinal detachment. He will undergo a 3-4 day assessment at AIIMS Delhi, monitored by local authorities. The survivor’s advocate opposed the bail, citing safety concerns and adequate prison care.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Ravi Kumar’s review petition, imposing a ₹10,000 fine for disrespectful language against a judge. The bench found no merit in Kumar’s claims regarding errors in a previous ruling about a recruitment matter at ISRO, emphasizing reviews should not reargue cases. Kumar was criticized for cherry-picking judgment excerpts.
The Supreme Court today(26th Sept) confirmed that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, applies to all women in India, safeguarding their constitutional rights. The ruling stemmed from a case concerning maintenance, emphasizing that modifications under Section 25 are only applicable for changes post-initial orders. Previous appeals were dismissed, allowing for future applications under the Act.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that well-educated women should not solely rely on their husband’s maintenance, and marriage should not hinder a woman from seeking employment. The court reduced a maintenance payment from a husband to his wife, stating that she had the capacity to support herself through her education and skills.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a case against a man accused of sending obscene messages to a woman, ordering him to complete three months of community service and imposing a Rs 25,000 fine. Additionally, the man must plant 50 trees in his locality and take care of them. Failure to comply will result in further legal action.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted interim bail to Baldev Singh, the first such order under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Charged with intentional insult, criminal intimidation, and violations of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, he was released upon furnishing a bond of Rs 25,000. The court also instructed him to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and set a hearing for July 14.
A District Judge in Maharashtra fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme, losing Rs 50,000 to scammers who impersonated a Bombay High Court Judge on WhatsApp. The fraudsters requested the transfer under false pretenses, leading the judge to realize the deception only when asked for more money. An investigation is underway to apprehend the perpetrators.