Justice Manmohan highlights the urgent need for sensitisation on the rights of persons with disabilities, stressing empathy in society and affirming that these rights are legal obligations, not acts of charity.
Uttarakhand is the first Indian state to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) requiring live-in relationship registration, effective January 27, 2025. This law standardizes legal provisions across communities. While nationwide UCC discussions continue, existing laws and Supreme Court rulings govern live-in relationships. Uttarakhand’s initiative may influence future legal reforms.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (Dec 19) emphasized the need for parity in inheritance rights between male and female members of scheduled tribe (ST) communities. A Bench of Justice CT Ravikumar and Justice Sanjay Karol held that denying equal rights to women from ST communities is unjustifiable, particularly in light of the Constitution of India’s guarantee of the right to equality. The Court also highlighted that when a daughter from a non-tribal community is entitled to such a right, there is no reason to deny the right to daughter belonging to ST community.
The Gauhati High Court has instructed the Assam government to respond within four weeks to a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petitioner seeks the restoration of the repealed 1935 Act, claiming the new law violates constitutional rights and negatively impacts the Muslim community’s marriage practices.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud is set to retire on November 10 after serving for two years at the Supreme Court. While, the outgoing Chief Justice has a long list of landmark verdicts in his kitty, his name will remain etched in history in bold letters for his contribution to the evolution of rights of LGBTQIA+ community in India.
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The Supreme Court dismissed today, a contempt petition against Manipur authorities for failing to protect the properties of displaced persons during recent violence. The court stated that no contempt was made, emphasizing the need to involve encroachers as parties to the case before taking action. Encroachments on properties should be addressed through separate proceedings.
The Supreme Court Today declined to halt the judicial inquiry into the death of a 22-year-old amid the farmers’ protest at the Punjab-Haryana border. The court acknowledged concerns, emphasizing transparency and fairness in investigations. It dismissed the government’s apprehension about affecting police morale. The case will be heard next on April 19.
On August 23, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court alleging violation of farmers’ rights during peaceful protests by the Centre and certain states. The plea seeks fair treatment and consideration of farmers’ demands, citing aggressive measures by authorities and lack of medical aid. It also requests a report on alleged human rights violations and compensation for affected farmers.