The Supreme Court strongly criticised arguments made on behalf of Sharmila Tagore against a uniform approach to managing stray dogs, calling them “completely removed from reality.” The Bench rejected examples like dogs living in hospital campuses and warned of serious public health risks, reiterating that stray dog management must follow ABC rules.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union Government, UGC, and NTA regarding a PIL filed by Mona Arya, seeking entrance exam fee exemptions for women candidates applying to centrally-funded institutions. Arya argues this would aid financially disadvantaged women in pursuing higher education, highlighting a previously unimplemented 2010 memorandum.
Christian Michel James told a Delhi court he “can’t accept bail”, calling it unsafe in the AgustaWestland case. On March 4, the Delhi High Court granted him bail in the ED’s chopper scam case. The court also imposed necessary conditions for his release. However, Michel expressed concerns about his security.
The Supreme Court of India mandated AIIMS to admit a medical aspirant with 68% locomotor disability under the Scheduled Castes PwBD quota for the 2025 MBBS course. It reinforced reasonable accommodation as a fundamental right, addressing systemic discrimination and emphasizing the need for educational institutions to ensure equal opportunity for persons with disabilities.
The United Doctors Front (UDF) has submitted a Public Interest Litigation to the Supreme Court, highlighting the exploitative working conditions of resident doctors in India. They report that doctors often work 70-100 hours weekly, violating established regulations, impacting health and patient safety. The UDF seeks enforcement of proper duty hours as per existing guidelines.
