The Supreme Court has referred a PIL seeking legal protection for intersex children and inclusion in the Census to a three-judge Bench. The plea highlights non-consensual medical procedures and calls for clear rights and policies for intersex minors.
The Kerala High Court upheld a widow’s right to stay in her matrimonial home, ruling that eviction attempts by in-laws constitute domestic violence. The court emphasized that the Domestic Violence Act protects women, stating that a woman’s right to reside in her shared household persists even after her husband’s death.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court stating that consent for sexual relations does not include permission to capture private moments or share them on social media. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while rejecting the bail plea of an accused in a rape case, emphasized that consent cannot be misused for exploitation.
The Delhi High Court has protected Jackie Shroff’s rights, preventing unauthorized use of his identity by e-commerce, AI, and social media entities. The court restricted the use of Shroff’s name, image, and likeness without consent. The court also examined a YouTube video featuring Shroff and considered the context of the term “Thug Life.” The court emphasized the importance of artistic expression and declined to issue an interim injunction against the content creator.
On 13th March, The Jharkhand High Court grants protective order to AajTak’s Sudhir Chaudhary, following SC/ST Act complaint. Similar to Supreme Court’s ruling, no coercive actions against him. Allegations stem from comments on tribal community after former Chief Minister’s detention. Supreme Court’s notice to state police prevents coercive steps. High Court aligns stance after apex court’s decree. Jharkhand High Court defers examination of annulment pleas until Supreme Court’s deliberations. Chaudhary’s legal representatives focus on complainants’ allegations only.