The Supreme Court of India has mandated a 30% reservation for women lawyers in the Gujarat Bar Associations, including the treasurer role, advocating for gender equality in legal leadership. This decision, stemming from a petition by lawyer Meena A. Jagtap, seeks to enhance women’s representation and address systemic disparities in the profession.
The Supreme Court of India has demoted an Andhra Pradesh officer for violating a High Court order, emphasizing that disobedience undermines democracy. The Court asserted that such actions threaten judicial authority and public trust in the justice system, warning all public officials to adhere to court rulings or face serious consequences.
The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of a soldier with Schizophrenia, granting him a disability pension after criticizing the lack of proper justification in the Medical Board’s report regarding his discharge. The court emphasized a liberal interpretation of laws benefiting individuals and highlighted the necessity for clear reasoning in such cases.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the seniority of Civil Judges should be based on their appointment date rather than selection. This judgment arose from a case regarding Civil Judges in Chhattisgarh, confirming that delays in appointments should not disadvantage candidates, thereby clarifying seniority rules within the judiciary.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a student’s plea challenging her nomination rejection for the JNUSU elections due to the age limit rule barring candidates over 25. The bench upheld the existing regulation and emphasized compliance with established election rules, indicating no legal grounds for exception.