The Supreme Court will hear a key case on August 20 to decide whether the age of consent under the POCSO Act should be lowered or if exceptions can be made for consensual teenage relationships under the current law.
The Allahabad High Court issues strict measures to address lawyer strikes in Uttar Pradesh district courts, ruling participation as criminal contempt. Strikes caused substantial disruptions in judicial proceedings, leading to mandates for mandatory reporting, grievance redressal committees, and scheduling condolence meetings after 3:30 PM to prevent disruptions. The Court emphasizes the critical nature of the issue, highlighting the potential collapse of the judicial system.
