The Supreme Court of India has adjourned to February 9 the hearing on a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The Centre has justified the detention citing security concerns and alleged role in last year’s Leh violence.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that menstrual hygiene is part of the right to life under Article 21 and should be treated as a shared responsibility of men and women. The Court stressed that open discussion on menstruation in schools with both boys and girls is essential to end stigma and ensure dignity for girl students.
Today, On 30th January, The Supreme Court affirmed that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to menstrual health, mandating free sanitary pads and separate toilets in schools. It said menstrual hygiene ensures reproductive health, equality, dignity, and fair opportunity for every girl.
The Supreme Court has directed that a plea seeking a uniform SOP for freezing and de-freezing bank accounts during cybercrime investigations be placed before CJI Surya Kant. The petition raises concerns over arbitrary account freezes without notice, citing violations of constitutional rights and lack of procedural safeguards.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a Rs 25,000 fine on anyone caught flying kites using nylon manjha, calling it a serious threat to human life and animals. Vendors selling the banned thread will face a hefty Rs 2.5 lakh penalty, with police officers also being held accountable for enforcement failures.
