The Chhattisgarh government has amended adoption laws by replacing “adopted son” with “adopted child,” promoting gender equality. This change reflects a shift from patriarchal language and honors progressive figures like Teejan Bai and Phoolbasan Bai. Activists support this move while acknowledging further efforts are needed to eliminate gender bias in official language.
Authorities in Ghaziabad have examined 8,000 marriage records and submitted a report to the high court. During the verification, at least two cases were found where the couple’s age documents were improper and could not be verified online. Officials are reviewing these discrepancies for further action. The investigation aims to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
NEW DELHI: Today, 28th Feb, The Supreme Court of India granted pre-arrest bail to Satish Chandra Verma, former Advocate General of Chhattisgarh, in connection with the Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam case. The decision was made on Friday by a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, who also directed Verma to fully cooperate in the investigation.
The Supreme Court granted bail to an accused in a cryptocurrency scam, imposing a condition to deposit Rs.35 lakh. The court emphasized that the bail would be subject to compliance with this financial requirement. The case involves allegations of fraudulent crypto transactions and investor deception. The ruling highlights the judiciary’s approach to balancing legal proceedings with financial safeguards.
New Delhi, Feb 3: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea concerning suicides among armed forces personnel, stating that the allegations were too broad in nature. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran observed that it was not feasible for the apex court to conduct a “roving inquiry” under Article 32 of the Constitution.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently held a hearing over a dispute concerning the burial of a Christian man from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in his family’s native village burial ground. The case sparked heated arguments between Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the State of Chhattisgarh, and Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves, who appeared for the petitioner, Ramesh Bhaghel.
The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.
The Supreme Court Thursday (28th Nov) ruled that the plea for nationwide implementation of NALSA’s women’s help system is not justiciable, as it falls within NALSA’s administrative authority. The court granted NALSA six weeks to submit its perspective, emphasizing the successful pilot projects, while petitioners sought the system’s expansion.
