The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother can be considered an accomplice to rape under Section 109 of the IPC if she encourages the crime. The accused man was convicted of rape, while his mother faced charges of abetment, highlighting the equal responsibility for those who facilitate such acts.
Mayawati, leader of BSP, supports Bharat Bandh protesting SC’s ruling on SC/ST reservation sub-categorization. Protesters argue ruling will undermine reservation principles. Supreme Court allows states to create sub-classifications within SC/ST for additional protections, setting aside previous decision. Protesters demand constitutional amendment to reverse changes to reservation policy.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and other parties, including the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), regarding a plea related to the University Grants Commission’s authority over distance education programs. The UGC challenged a Madras High Court ruling that upheld its jurisdiction, leading to the current proceedings.
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