Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for delaying legal aid to a murder convict who developed psychosis in jail, questioning, “Why no legal help for convict with psychosis?” The top court demands urgent action to protect the inmate’s rights.
Today, On 27th February, A PIL has been filed in the Nainital High Court questioning the constitutional validity of the UCC Act and its rules. The petition argues that the Act may violate fundamental rights and constitutional principles. The court is expected to examine whether the legislation aligns with legal and democratic frameworks. This challenge could have important legal and societal implications.
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The Uttarakhand government faced a legal loss in the Supreme Court over UPNL employees, as the court dismissed its Special Leave Petition, upholding a 2018 High Court ruling for “equal pay for equal work.” This decision impacts around 25,000 UPNL employees, reigniting hopes for fair wages and employment regulation.