The Gujarat High Court issued a notice to a woman who obtained a divorce on grounds of cruelty after learning her husband’s sister married outside their caste. The husband has challenged the family court’s decision, arguing it was unjust. The high court has scheduled a joint hearing for the matter on January 20, aiming to address the dispute comprehensively.
The Supreme Court today (6th Dec) has issued a notice regarding a petition seeking protections for Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) members in private companies against arbitrary actions and retaliation. The petition argues that the lack of safeguards violates constitutional rights and calls for ICC members to be classified as public servants, ensuring their independence and safety.
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Parliament approved the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, updating the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934. This legislation enhances civil aviation regulations in India, extending authority to the DGCA and other bodies while implementing penalties for violations. Concerns regarding government control and arbitration authority were raised by PRS Legislative Research.
Yesterday, On 26th November, the Supreme Court of India invalidated preferential land allotment policies favoring MPs, bureaucrats, and journalists, labeling them arbitrary and discriminatory. The court emphasized these practices perpetuate inequality and violate the Constitution’s equality principles. The ruling annulled previous government orders, prioritizing fair resource distribution and public interest.
The Supreme Court ruled that government entities cannot include clauses for unilateral arbitrator appointments in public-private contracts, as these violate Article 14 of the Constitution, undermining fairness. The decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, applies to three-member arbitration panels, emphasizing equal treatment and impartiality in the arbitration process.
Today, On 25th October, The Supreme Court postponed a hearing on a PIL opposing ‘VIP entry charges’ in Indian temples, emphasizing a detailed review of the fees’ effects on worship access. The petition claims these charges violate equality and dignity rights, urging equal treatment for all devotees regardless of financial status and the need for standardized temple access procedures.
The Supreme Court of India annulled a condition imposed by the Gujarat Government that required a murder convict to “behave decently” for two years as a prerequisite for remission. The Court deemed the condition arbitrary and vague, violating constitutional rights, while upholding a second condition related to criminal conduct but emphasizing adherence to natural justice in revocation processes.
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 3) struck down the Khalsa University (Repeal) Act, 2017 as being unconstitutional. The Court said that the test of manifest arbitrariness would apply to invalidate legislation as well as subordinate legislation under Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court was dealing with an appeal preferred by the Khalsa University, challenging the judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court by which it dismissed the writ petition seeking a writ of certiorari for quashing the said 2017 Act.
![[MUDA Scam] Karnataka HC Adjourns Hearing of CM Siddharamaiah's Plea Related To Transfer Of Cases Till Dec 10](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-7-3.png?resize=447%2C355&ssl=1)
A petition to the Karnataka High Court seeks to annul Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s election, alleging that his campaign’s female-targeted freebies violate Article 14 and constitute voter bribery. The petitioner’s counsel argued that these promises discriminated against men and involved malpractices, while the defense dismissed the petition as a mere replication of previous cases.
![[Unconstitutional] Bombay High Court Strikes Down 2023 IT Rules Allowing Centre to Set Up Fact-Check Units](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-357.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today(20th Sept),The Bombay High Court struck down Rule 3 of the Information Technology Amendment Rules, 2023, which allowed the Centre to create a Fact-Check Unit to regulate fake news about the government on social media. The ruling came after petitions, including one by comedian Kunal Kamra, challenged the rule’s constitutionality.
