Supreme Court Justice B V Nagarathna emphasized the need for inclusive policies to eliminate barriers faced by differently-abled children during the ‘Invisible No More’ consultation with UNICEF. She outlined the importance of data-driven approaches, regular surveys, and accessible services to ensure equal opportunities, advocating for integrated support to combat societal stigma and enhance social security.
The Supreme Court of India has pledged to assist 18-year-old Dalit youth Atul Kumar, who lost his IIT Dhanbad seat due to an inability to pay the acceptance fee. The court, during a hearing on September 24, 2024, assured that it would make efforts to support Kumar, who hails from a financially disadvantaged background.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all State Bar Councils to take action against lawyers advertising through online portals, following a judgment by the Madras High Court. BCI specifies strict disciplinary measures and compliance deadlines for online platforms to remove illegal advertisements related to legal services. Failure to comply will result in legal proceedings and penalties.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, a Supreme Court Judge and Executive Chairman of NALSA, has announced the 2024 schedule for Quarterly Undertrial Review Committee (QURC) meetings. These meetings aim to review prisoner cases and recommend releases, following Supreme Court directives. The announcement emphasizes the need for timely justice delivery and the importance of UTRCs in preventing extended pre-trial detentions.