Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed authorities to prevent any effigy of Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused in her husband’s murder, from being burnt during Dussehra in Indore. The court emphasized that such acts violate fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21.
The Supreme Court criticized the Madhya Pradesh High Court for dismissing women judges based on performance metrics during their probation, emphasizing the necessity for equitable treatment regardless of gender. The justices voiced concerns over mental health impacts on judges and will revisit the matter on December 12, following ongoing appeals related to terminations.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that all working women, regardless of the establishment type, are entitled to 180 days of maternity leave as per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Court instructed the governments to ensure private sector compliance. This decision stemmed from a case involving a woman employed at RSRTC, emphasizing women’s fundamental rights and maternal well-being.
The Supreme Court of India has directed on 17th May, the Union Government to create a comprehensive sentencing policy to ensure fairness and uniformity in sentencing. The policy aims to avoid judge-centric decisions and disparities, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to fundamental rights. The court proposed the establishment of a “sentencing commission” comprising experts in various fields to develop comprehensive sentencing guidelines.
In a landmark observation by the Gujarat High Court, Justice Divyesh A. Joshi addressed the critical issue of marital rape and the broader context of gender violence in India. The court’s comments came during the hearing of a case involving a woman accused of aiding and abetting heinous sexual acts against her daughter-in-law. Also read-Delhi […]
Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana Police Over Misuse of Preventive Detention Law In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has voiced its concerns over the Telangana police’s frequent use of preventive detention laws. The apex court emphasized that such laws should not be invoked “at the drop of a hat,” especially without considering the […]
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Provisions of MTP Act In a recent development, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition challenging specific sections of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. The bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, emphasized that the Parliament had crafted these provisions keeping the […]