The Supreme Court is deliberating a discrimination case involving a transwoman teacher dismissed from two schools in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh after her gender identity became known. The court reserved its judgment, emphasizing that employment termination based on identity is unacceptable, thus highlighting ongoing issues of equality and inclusivity in workplaces.
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The Bombay High Court today (23rd Oct) questioned the Maharashtra Government about police accountability regarding the sexual assault of two minor girls in Badlapur. A guilty officer was identified, with further actions pending. The court also emphasized establishing a committee for children’s safety in schools and scheduled a follow-up hearing in six weeks.
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Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging its previous ruling that allows sub-classification within Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories for job and education reservations. The court reaffirmed the decision as constitutionally valid, emphasizing the need for equitable distribution of benefits to the most marginalized groups within these communities.
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Today (13th September), the Supreme Court will consider advancing the hearing date for West Bengal’s plea against a Calcutta High Court verdict that revoked the OBC status of several castes. The appeal is scheduled for September 30, with concerns that the verdict is affecting admissions for 77 communities.
The West Bengal Government today urgently appealed to the Supreme Court regarding the annulment of OBC status for several castes, particularly Muslim groups, impacting reservations and admissions. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal stressed the need to stay the High Court’s verdict due to its impact on NEET-UG 2024 admissions. The Supreme Court will hear the matter on August 27.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has adjourned hearings on petitions contesting the OBC quota hike, in light of the Supreme Court’s interim stay on these proceedings. The Supreme Court is currently adjudicating nine petitions requesting the transfer of all related cases from the MP High Court. Consequently, the high court hearings have been deferred.
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Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court has sent five accused individuals to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the tragic drowning of three UPSC aspirants in the basement of Rau’s IAS coaching center. The incident occurred due to flooding in the basement after heavy rain, leading to concerns about safety measures in educational institutions.
The Supreme Court today declined to stay the Patna High Court’s ruling that annulled the increase in reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) in Bihar from 50% to 65% in public employment and educational institutions. The final hearing is scheduled for September, with no interim relief granted.
The ancient text Manusmriti has been introduced into the University of Delhi’s Faculty of Law curriculum, sparking controversy. Despite criticism for endorsing the caste system and gender inequality, faculty members argue for its inclusion for a critical comparative perspective. However, students express concern about potential societal division and discrimination in a modern, democratic society.
Three new criminal laws, aimed at modernizing the justice system, replace colonial-era laws from today. They introduce provisions like Zero FIR, online police complaints, electronic summons, and mandatory crime scene videography. The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated various measures for effective implementation, including technological upgrades, capacity building, publicity campaigns, inclusion in curriculum, and review meetings.