The Supreme Court has widened the mandate of a prison reforms panel to ensure proper implementation of rights for prisoners with disabilities across India. The move aims to bring accountability, accessibility, and dignity within the prison system.
The Supreme Court heard arguments claiming women in South India avoid temples during menstruation as a matter of belief, not bias. The hearing is part of the ongoing Sabarimala review examining the clash between equality and religious freedom.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that SC, ST and OBC candidates scoring above the general category cut-off must be adjusted against unreserved seats. The Court clarified that unreserved seats are an open merit pool, not a quota meant only for general category candidates.
The Supreme Court has ruled that candidates in a waiting or reserve list have no automatic right to appointment once the list expires. The Court also held that the Rajasthan Public Service Commission can challenge appointment orders even if the State government does not appeal.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to frame a welfare scheme for advocates’ clerks within six weeks, rejecting the State’s claim that such a scheme is unnecessary. The Court held that bar clerks play a vital role in the justice system and their contribution cannot be ignored.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking gender-neutral provisions in dowry harassment (Section 498A IPC) and maintenance laws, questioning the claim of biased misuse. The bench remarked, “We understand this would make a spicy news item, but tell us which provisions are not being misused?”
