“Medical Care Is a Fundamental Right Even Behind Bars”: Delhi High Court Clears Brain Scan for Murder Accused

The Delhi High Court ruled that prisoners and undertrial accused cannot be denied proper medical treatment and allowed a murder accused to undergo urgent CT and MRI brain scans. The Court stressed that the right to health is part of the fundamental right to life, regardless of judicial custody.

Women Protesters Write to CJI : ‘Please Protect Our Right to Live’

In a heartfelt letter to the CJI on May 20, women protesters from Sanoth village urged, “Please protect our right to live,” saying they feel “forgotten” and forced to survive in “Delhi’s dumping ground.”

Supreme Court Emphasizes Consequences of Celebratory Firing at Weddings

The Supreme Court has highlighted the dangers of celebratory firing at weddings, emphasizing the loss of innocent lives. The accessibility of illegal firearms, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, was criticized as a violation of the right to life. Justices also emphasized that the right to bear arms is not a fundamental right protected by the Constitution.