The Supreme Court gave a final decision in a long family land fight. The Court said all legal heirs have the right to get their fair share in the property.
The Supreme Court expressed frustration over Telangana, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir for failing to respond to a plea seeking enforcement of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Despite receiving notices, they have not submitted replies, delaying the case. The Court warned that if responses are not filed before the next hearing, the Chief Secretaries of these States must appear in person. The case, filed by Md Imran Ahmad, aims to ensure that private schools reserve 25% of entry-level seats for underprivileged children, as mandated by the RTE Act.
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling denying a husband’s right to a DNA test in cases of adultery is a severe injustice against men, violating their constitutional rights to equality, personal liberty, and legal remedy. By prioritizing the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act over scientific evidence, the judgment forces innocent men into unwanted fatherhood, encourages marital fraud, and deprives them of a fundamental legal defense. This decision contradicts previous court rulings that have allowed DNA tests when paternity is contested, making urgent legal reforms necessary to prevent wrongful paternity claims and ensure justice for men in India.
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.
