An advocate has moved the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench, seeking Rs 1 crore from the Union Law Ministry for allegedly protecting former CJI Dipak Misra from “humiliation, insult, torture, and removal.” The court will hear the plea today.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that uncomfortable questions in court are not humiliating. In Smt. Dhanlaxmi Urf Sunita Mathuria & Anr. v. State of Rajasthan, the Court dismissed claims of humiliation, emphasizing the judiciary’s duty to reach the truth through potentially distressing inquiries.
The Madras High Court today ruled that schools cannot use Transfer Certificates to collect pending fees and should not make entries regarding fee arrears on the TC. Violation of this order will be dealt with under child protection laws. Children should not be involved in fee collection, as it causes trauma and stigma. The court also emphasized the psychological impact on children and urged schools to provide support during financial strains.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that an offense under the SC/ST Act must occur in public view to be established. The court quashed proceedings for an offense committed in a private residence, emphasizing that intentional insult or intimidation causing humiliation must be in public view. This ruling is significant in fighting caste-based violence and discrimination in India.
