The Bombay High Court has dismissed Rani Pratap Singh’s revision against her conviction under Sections 3 to 6 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act for running a brothel at Grant Road, holding that the argument that the victim was a Bangladeshi illegal immigrant amounted to ‘victim shaming’ and that NGO witnesses in brothel raids are not ‘interested witnesses’.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to constitute an independent multidisciplinary Medical Board to decide, within four weeks, on parents’ request for a hysterectomy for their adult daughter with cerebral palsy, holding that disability alone can never be the only ground to deny reproductive autonomy and that its order is not an approval of the surgery.
The Allahabad High Court ordered immediate repair and renovation of Lucknow’s Pipra Ghat crematorium, citing reports of stray animals disturbing human remains. Emphasising that dignity extends beyond death, the Court directed authorities to improve facilities, ensure drinking water, and expedite construction of a modern crematorium.
The Delhi High Court held that an acquitted or discharged person’s right to dignity and reputation under Article 21 can override press freedom under Article 19(1)(a). The Court upheld de-indexing of arrest-related news articles, noting that continued online availability causes lasting reputational harm.
The Delhi High Court said free speech must not be misused to insult or humiliate others, stressing that “free speech should therefore not trample on dignity and vice versa.” Justice Ravinder Dudeja cautioned influencers and netizens to post responsibly, noting that online content can cause lasting harm.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a contractual Staff Nurse is entitled to maternity leave salary despite her employment status. The court ordered the release of her pending salary during her leave, emphasizing the importance of women’s dignity and the rights of newborns. This ruling reinforces the legal rights of working mothers.
The All India Youth Foundation (AIYF) advocates for Kathputli Colony residents in a Delhi High Court petition, alleging DDA and a private developer’s failure to meet redevelopment obligations. This led to hardships for displaced families, violating their rights to shelter and dignity. The court addressed issues with ration cards as proof of residence.