The Delhi High Court ruled that legal aid lawyers are entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act without discrimination based on employment type. The court overturned a single-judge decision and emphasized the distinction between advocates and employees. The ruling clarified that contractual legal aid counsel are not eligible for maternity benefits.
On Tuesday 3rd April A new Starbucks outlet opened in Delhi HC S Block, offering coffee, snacks, and a space for legal discussions. High Court judges and Bar Association members presided over the inauguration. Plans for more amenities like McDonald’s and Sagar Ratna were announced. The addition is expected to enhance the court’s offerings and foster unity among bar members.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court collegium proposed the transfer of two judges from the Delhi High Court, namely Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, following their own requests for the transfers. Two esteemed judges from the Delhi High Court on Wednesday have officially requested transfers to other high courts. This move, as articulated […]
