The Orissa High Court ruled that a father’s custody claim cannot be rejected only because he did not submit the wife’s death certificate and the child’s birth certificate, set-a siding the Family Court’s technical grounds for denial.
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The Supreme Court On Thursday (9th Jan) raised concerns about the Allahabad High Court’s case listing issues during a hearing for MLA Abbas Ansari’s property dispute. Despite earlier orders for an urgent hearing, the case remains unheard, prompting anxiety over judicial inefficiencies. The Supreme Court maintained the status quo on the property until resolved.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to reply to a plea for help for the daughter of an Indian Air Force official suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1. This rare genetic disease weakens muscles and affects movement, needing costly treatment. The plea stresses the need for government support. SMA Type 1 severely impacts infants and young children.
On his last day as Chief Justice, DY Chandrachud provided relief to parents seeking euthanasia for their son, Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for over 13 years. The Uttar Pradesh government agreed to cover medical expenses, leading the family to withdraw their euthanasia request and accept a care plan instead.
Today (20th March): The Allahabad High Court demanded explanations for withholding annuities for nine temples in Vrindavan, emphasizing the automatic transfer of funds to temple accounts at the start of each financial year. Concerned about bureaucratic delays, the court rebuked the need for legal intervention and summoned officials to ensure timely disbursement.
On Tuesday(12th March),The Telangana High Court directs petitioners to serve notices in a Rs 25,000-cr land scam case linked to the Dharani Act. Allegations include a four-decade fraud involving bogus transactions and concealment of prior land sales. The case has sparked legal and political battles, with ongoing demands for criminal charges and a Special Investigating Team.
Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, in a compelling address, emphasized the need for the law to transcend the traditional divide between public and private spaces to effectively combat discrimination. Speaking at the inaugural “Justice ES Venkataramiah Centennial Memorial Lecture” organized by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru, CJI Chandrachud […]
