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    Supreme Court Issues Notice on Challenge to UGC Equity & Grievance Regulations of 2026, 2023 and 2012
    Supreme Court Issues Notice on Challenge to UGC Equity & Grievance Regulations of 2026, 2023 and 2012
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    Supreme Court Issues Notice on Challenge to UGC Equity & Grievance Regulations of 2026, 2023 and 2012

    The Supreme Court issued notice on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of multiple regulations framed by the University Grants Commission, including its 2026 Promotion of Equity rules and the 2023 and 2012 student grievance-related frameworks. These regulatory measures are now in dispute.

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    FIR Filed Under SC/ST Act Against School Principal In Hardoi After Woman Alleges Harassment And Misconduct
    FIR Filed Under SC/ST Act Against School Principal In Hardoi After Woman Alleges Harassment And Misconduct
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    FIR Filed Under SC/ST Act Against School Principal In Hardoi After Woman Alleges Harassment And Misconduct

    A major controversy erupted in Hardoi after an FIR under the SC/ST Act and Section 352 BNS was filed against the Sunbeam School principal, who allegedly told a Scheduled Caste woman “Just shut up”, causing humiliation and mental harassment.

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    Sabarimala Reference| Assumption That Men Are Superior, Women Inferior: Centre Tells Supreme Court
    Sabarimala Reference| Assumption That Men Are Superior, Women Inferior: Centre Tells Supreme Court
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    Sabarimala Reference| Assumption That Men Are Superior, Women Inferior: Centre Tells Supreme Court

    Today, On 9th April, The Centre told the Supreme Court it supports keeping the ban on women of menstruating age entering Kerala’s Sabarimala temple, arguing the 2018 ruling relied on a premise that places men above women and treats them as inferior.

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    A Woman Cannot Be Untouchable for Three Days: Justice BV Nagarathna in Sabarimala Hearings
    A Woman Cannot Be Untouchable for Three Days: Justice BV Nagarathna in Sabarimala Hearings
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    A Woman Cannot Be Untouchable for Three Days: Justice BV Nagarathna in Sabarimala Hearings

    A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court examined petitions on discrimination against women at religious sites, including Kerala’s Sabarimala temple. Justice B.V. Nagarathna observed that a woman cannot be treated as untouchable for three days and acceptable the next.

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    New Plea In Supreme Court Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Over Alleged Hate Speeches
    New Plea In Supreme Court Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Over Alleged Hate Speeches
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    New Plea In Supreme Court Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Over Alleged Hate Speeches

    A new writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court under Article 32 seeking urgent intervention against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a series of alleged hate speeches targeting a minority community in the State.

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    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students
    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students
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    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students

    The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court struck down the State’s directive to collect sensitive social background data of Model School students, holding that gathering such information without purpose violates privacy rights and discriminates against marginalised students.

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    “More Women Are Joining the Bar, But Few Continue”: CJI Surya Kant Raises Serious Concern
    “More Women Are Joining the Bar, But Few Continue”: CJI Surya Kant Raises Serious Concern
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    People Will Say I Favoured My State: CJI Surya Kant During P&H Bar Council Women’s Reservation Hearing

    During the Supreme Court hearing on women’s reservation in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, CJI Surya Kant emphasized his impartiality. He stated he did not want anyone to perceive that he was favoring his home state.

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    Delhi High Court directs Centre to include deaf athletes in Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2025
    Delhi High Court directs Centre to include deaf athletes in Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2025
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    Delhi High Court directs Centre to include deaf athletes in Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2025

    The Delhi High Court has ordered the government to frame fair criteria allowing deaf sportspersons to apply for the 2025 Khel Ratna Award. The Court also extended the application deadline until the new framework is created.

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    Women Army Officers vs Discrimination: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Denial of Permanent Commission
    Women Army Officers vs Discrimination: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Denial of Permanent Commission
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    Women Army Officers vs Discrimination: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Denial of Permanent Commission

    Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court started hearing petitions by women Army officers from the Short Service Commission, alleging discrimination in denial of permanent commission. Similar petitions from the Navy and Air Force will be heard next.

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    "Pathetic. Is Not the Human Race One Community?: Madras HC Slams Discrimination Faced by SC Community in Access to Drinking Water
    "Pathetic. Is Not the Human Race One Community?: Madras HC Slams Discrimination Faced by SC Community in Access to Drinking Water
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    “Pathetic. Is Not the Human Race One Community?: Madras HC Slams Discrimination Faced by SC Community in Access to Drinking Water

    Madras HC decries discrimination against SC communities forced to wait for water at public taps. The Court affirmed clean water as a fundamental right and urged swift, silent action from authorities.

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