The Union government notified enforcement of The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, granting 33% reservation for women in legislatures. Effective April 16, measure mandates quota in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
A plea before Supreme Court of India raised allegations against Tata Consultancy Services Nashik office involving harassment and conversion claims. Petition sought directions to curb fraudulent practices, citing complaints by eight female employees.
The Delhi High Court directed police to regularly review security at all district courts following a courtroom assault incident. A Bench led by D K Upadhyaya stressed coordinated measures for ensuring courtroom safety.
The Supreme Court of India ordered the CMD of National Insurance Company be made an accused in a forged policy probe and directed SIT formation. The Court termed the insurer’s inaction a “brutal lack of responsibility,” urging stricter vigilance and accountability in public money matters.
The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a PIL challenging differing dress codes for judicial and technical members of the GST Appellate Tribunal. The Bench said, “How is this a PIL? These issues are not justiciable,” refusing to examine the matter.
Karnataka High Court stayed police investigation against Sameer MD over a video on the Dharmasthala mass burials case. Justice M Nagaprasanna granted interim relief, seeking the State’s response and listing the matter for hearing on April 22.
The Delhi High Court directed Delhi Police to ensure peace during Eid in Uttam Nagar amid tensions, with a Bench led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya reviewing security and ordering preventive measures.
The Gauhati High Court designated a fast-track sessions court for daily hearings in the Zubeen Garg death case, with Judge Sharmila Bhuyan presiding, as Himanta Biswa Sarma called it a significant justice milestone.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Income Tax Department’s appeal against Boeing’s Indian subsidiary, with Justices V Kameswar Rao and Vinod Kumar rejecting reliance on ITBA portal glitches for invalid assessment orders.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant proposed renaming family courts as Family Resolution Centres, stating the term “court” can be intimidating and emphasizing a reformative approach focused on resolving disputes, rebuilding relationships, and making justice more accessible and less adversarial.
