On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra government to give medical aid to a pregnant 17-year-old girl who turned away from hospitals for not filing a formal complaint against the boy who made her conceive. The petition, represented by advocate Nigel Quraishy, argued that hospitals denied the girl medical care because she chose not to file a police complaint against a college student with whom she had a consensual relationship. The bench presided by Justices GS Kulkarni and FP Pooniwalla ordered that the shelter home mentioned in the petition must admit the girl to provide necessary care and assistance.
Yesterday (6th April),Former AAP MLA Sandeep Kumar petitioned the Delhi HC to remove Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal due to his arrest, claiming it violates the Constitution. The petition argues that Kejriwal’s incarceration hinders his ability to fulfill his duties as CM, contravening constitutional norms. The case is likely to be heard in the coming weeks, triggering political discussions in Delhi.
The Hindu Sena has filed a PIL seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister due to alleged misconduct. They argue that Kejriwal’s arrest while still in office breaches the Constitution. The PIL urges the court to intervene, claiming that the Delhi government is not functioning within constitutional boundaries.
One Nation, One Election | The Law Commission, led by Justice (retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi, is set to propose a constitutional amendment for ‘one nation, one election,’ aiming for simultaneous Lok Sabha, state assembly, and local body polls by mid-2029. The proposal includes synchronization of legislative terms and the formation of a “common electoral roll” for seamless integration of the polls.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized Advocates-on-Record’s (AoRs) responsibility in legal proceedings, cautioning them on the significance of their role. The decision to allow the withdrawal of a controversial Public Interest Litigation challenging constitutional validity emphasized the importance of upholding constitutional integrity. This highlights the evolving nature of legal practice and the judiciary’s pivotal role.
