The Supreme Court today urged the Centre to address the meager pensions for district judges, citing concerns for their welfare. The Attorney General and Solicitor General were requested to collaborate with the amicus curiae to find a solution. The bench postponed the hearing to address pension-related concerns and highlighted the delay in implementing uniform service conditions for judicial officers.
Today, On 9th July, The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging a gender-discriminatory provision in the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) following resolution of the grievance by BNSS. The court acknowledged the satisfactory address of the issue, leading to the closure of the case. This significant development promotes gender equality in legal procedures by removing gender-specific language.
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court of India has allowed women officers in the Indian Army to legally challenge a newly introduced promotion policy, specifically the mandatory two-year higher course requirement which they argue hampers their career progression. This decision provides a formal legal avenue for addressing grievances against the new policy, advancing gender equality within the Army.
