Today, On 12th July, The Calcutta High Court urged the West Bengal government to provide equal child care benefits to male and female employees, emphasizing the need for gender equality in workplace policies. This recommendation stemmed from a petition by a male primary school teacher seeking extended child care leave after his wife’s passing, highlighting the shared responsibility of parents in caring for their children.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging NG Acharya and DK Marathe College’s ban on religious attire. The college enforced a dress code prohibiting burqas, hijabs, and niqabs, prompting nine students to contest the notice. The plea argues that the college lacks the authority to impose such restrictions, violating the students’ rights and contradicting inclusivity objectives.
The Patna High Court has permitted the recruitment of assistant professors in Bihar’s state universities, ending a four-year hiatus. The court mandated specific guidelines for creating reservation rosters for each university. The decision ensures subject-wise and university-wise determination of reservation quotas, following a prolonged legal dispute. The Bihar State University Service Commission will promptly resume the appointment process.
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Today (8th April): The Supreme Court has issued a stay on the Karnataka High Court’s order to conduct board exams for classes 5, 8, 9, and 11. This decision came in response to concerns about the impact on students’ futures and compliance with the RTE Act. The Supreme Court has suspended the implementation of the High Court’s directive until further notice.
