Allahabad High Court said old guardianship laws favouring fathers are outdated. The Court gave custody of a girl to her mother, saying laws must change with time.
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing whether a stepmother can receive family pension from the Indian Air Force, having raised her stepson since childhood. The term “mother” is deemed broad, prompting a reassessment of current regulations. The case, initiated by Jayashree after her stepson’s death, questions existing legal precedents and could impact pension eligibility for stepmothers.
Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, was brought to Sealdah court Today (Jan 20) under heavy police security for sentencing. The dead doctor’s mother, however, expressed disappointment with the CBI investigation, alleging that “other perpetrators involved in the crime had not been brought to justice”. “Only one person is not involved in the crime, yet the CBI has failed to apprehend the others. Such criminals have no right to live if we are to prevent future crimes in society,” the bereaved mother said.
The Sealdah court Today (Jan 18) convicted Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College, but the victim’s parents demand full justice, asserting that other culprits are still at large. “Justice hasn’t been delivered,” said the grieving mother, vowing to fight until all those involved are punished.
The Bombay High Court Today (Jan 8) criticized a 66-year-old man for seeking to terminate the pregnancy of his 27-year-old adoptive daughter, citing her below-average intelligence. The Court emphasized that varying levels of intelligence do not strip an individual of the right to motherhood, as the woman and her foetus were found physically normal. Encouraging dialogue about her desire to marry the father of the child, the Court stressed the importance of parental responsibility, setting a significant precedent in a complex legal and ethical case.
The mother of Atul Subhash, the Bengaluru engineer who died by suicide on December 9, has approached the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson. Subhash left behind video and written notes alleging harassment and false accusations from his wife and in-laws. Anju Modi has filed a habeas corpus petition to secure the custody of her grandson whose whereabouts are unknown. The petition claims that neither Subhash’s estranged wife Nikita Singhania, nor her family members – currently in custody – have disclosed the child’s whereabouts.