India’s legal framework provides essential protections for women’s rights related to employment, safety, and domestic life. Key laws include the Equal Remuneration Act, PoSH Act, Maternity Benefit Act, and the Protection from Domestic Violence Act, alongside free legal aid. Women’s awareness of these laws is crucial for empowerment and equality in society.
Today, On 13th July, The Centre informed the Supreme Court of progress on a dashboard for Internal Complaints Committees under the POSH Act. The Court noted inadequate formation of ICCs, emphasizing the need for a dashboard. It urged all states to adopt this initiative to reduce reliance on manpower and human intervention. The case was adjourned for four weeks to allow for comprehensive compliance affidavits.
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath reaffirmed the ban on senior lawyers arguing cases during vacation sessions. He emphasized his authority, instructing senior lawyers to let their juniors argue and jokingly advised juniors not to pay seniors for hearing. This rule aims to provide juniors with more opportunities for experience during vacation hearings.
The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Delhi government in response to a petition seeking a ban on disclosing the names and details of individuals accused in rape cases without court authorization. The petition, filed by a doctor accused in a 2023 rape case, emphasizes the need for anonymity until the conclusion of the trial and demands strict prohibitions on media disclosure.
Today (14th March): The Central Government has urged a ban on 23 breeds of ‘ferocious dogs’ due to public safety concerns. The ban, recommended by an Expert Committee, includes breeds like Pitbull Terrier, Rottweiler, and Cane Corso. All States and Union Territories are directed to outlaw these breeds, with a focus on curtailing their ownership, breeding, and sale.