Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar defended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against allegations following the High Court’s approval for an investigation into a site allotment case. He accused the BJP of orchestrating a political conspiracy and asserted that Siddaramaiah is innocent. The state government plans to appeal the High Court’s ruling.
On International Women’s Day 2024, Indian courts took significant steps to support women’s rights, emphasizing gender equality and empowerment. Landmark judgments addressed workplace gender equality, reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and combatting gender-based violence. Notable cases such as Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Administration, and Durga v. State of New Delhi contributed to women’s empowerment in India.