The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking review of wages and service conditions of priests, sevadars, and temple staff in government-controlled temples. The Bench said, “Mandiron ke pujari ke chakkar mein mat padiye… we are not entertaining this.”
The Supreme Court dismissed a mother’s appeal against the Delhi High Court’s refusal of maintenance for her daughter, holding that scientific evidence prevails over legal presumptions. It ruled that “a man cannot be directed to pay maintenance if a DNA test disproves fatherhood.”
The Supreme Court refused to pause Adani Enterprises’ resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates Limited and asked NCLAT to hear Vedanta’s appeal on April 10. The Court said the appellate tribunal should decide the matter without delay after hearing all parties.
Today, On 6th February, Supreme Court allows termination of a 30-week unwanted pregnancy, emphasizing that reproductive autonomy is a fundamental right for women.The Court stated that no court can force a woman, especially a minor, to continue an unwanted pregnancy.
Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court lifted the ban on Anurag Singh Thakur from associating with the BCCI after hearing his plea seeking removal of the restriction imposed through paragraph 25(ii) of the 2017 order implementing the Lodha Committee reforms framework.
The Karnataka High Court, lifted the ban on bike taxis. The Court said the State may impose regulatory conditions but cannot reject taxi registration applications merely because the vehicle is a motorcycle.
The Delhi High Court’s full bench ruled that candidates delayed in joining the Border Security Force due to medical reviews cannot claim seniority over those who joined earlier. This decision hinges on “continuous regular appointment” per Rule 8 of the Recruitment Rules.
Today, On 19th December, Delhi High Court set aside the Lokpal sanction allowing the CBI to file a chargesheet against TMC MP Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query case. The court directed the Lokpal to relook into the matter afresh within one month.
In the ongoing Budaun temple-mosque dispute involving the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and Shamsi Jama Masjid, the local court has rescheduled the hearing to July 5, extending the wait for a crucial legal decision.
The Bombay High Court ruled that dependent parents of a deceased, unmarried government employee are entitled to a family pension. This decision ensures financial support for elderly parents left behind after their child’s death.
