The Supreme Court has stayed the Uttar Pradesh government’s ordinance giving it control over Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari temple and formed a 12-member panel headed by retired Justice Ashok Kumar to manage its affairs. The move aims to end years of mismanagement and provide better facilities for devotees.
The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of a retired central government officer denied reimbursement for a heart transplant at a private hospital. The court emphasized that the patient’s right to choose a hospital during critical medical conditions is paramount, ordering full payment within four weeks, citing violations of fundamental rights.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt plea against Himal Southasian for not removing a report on Anant Ambani’s Vantara park. The Court determined no legal order was violated, stating that criticism of the article did not imply a directive for deletion. The case underscores the necessity of clear legal directives for contempt cases.
New Delhi, March 28: Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on an indefinite hunger strike for farmers’ demands, has now ended his fast. On Friday morning, he accepted water and broke his hunger strike, the Punjab government informed the Supreme Court. A Supreme Court bench, consisting of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, was given this information by Punjab’s Advocate General, Gurminder Singh.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, 28th Feb, postponed the hearing on petitions related to the ongoing farmers’ protest. The decision came after the court observed that two rounds of discussions already taken place between the Central government and the protesting farmers. The farmers have put forward several demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops.
Today, On 24th January, The Supreme Court directed that the post of Treasurer in the Advocates Association Bengaluru (AAB) be reserved for women. The Court also instructed the association to ensure representation of women lawyers in its governing council. This move aims to promote gender equality and inclusivity in the legal profession. The decision highlights the importance of women’s participation in leadership roles within legal bodies.
NEW DELHI: The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday(22nd Jan) that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast, has started taking medical assistance, which has improved his health condition. Dallewal has been fasting as part of the ongoing farmers’ protests demanding a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi criticized the selection process for NHRC chairperson, finding it flawed and lacking consensus. They proposed Justices Rohinton Nariman and Kuttiyil Joseph for the role, emphasizing inclusivity. Despite their dissent, Justice V. Ramasubramanian was appointed as chairperson, raising concerns about fairness and representation within the NHRC.
A five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, advised the Union Government to form a High-Powered Committee addressing the rights and needs of the queer community. The Finance Ministry lifted restrictions on joint bank accounts for LGBTQ individuals. The Supreme Court ruling led to the establishment of a committee to combat LGBTQ+ discrimination.