The Bombay High Court Today (Oct 1) denied anticipatory bail to the chairman and secretary of the Badlapur school where two minor girls aged fours years were sexually assaulted by a contract worker. Single-judge Justice RN Laddha passed the order after the two accused moved the High Court against a sessions court order. Court took into account the tender age of the victims, their trauma and also noted that the accused could tamper with evidence or pressurise witnesses.
Today, On 20th May, The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Health Ministry over the absence of specific standard operating procedures (SOP) for sample collection and transport in diagnostic laboratories. The court granted a six-week period for the ministry to submit a status report on actions taken. The urgency of establishing guidelines for diagnostic laboratories emphasized, highlighting crucial public health and safety issues.
The Supreme Court Bar Association has made history by issuing circulars in Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and Assamese for the first time. This pioneering move aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity within the legal community and reflects a commitment to linguistic diversity. Plans for additional languages in future communications have also been announced.
The Delhi High Court summoned the Health Minister and Secretary due to delays in enacting legislation for clinical establishments. This came after an email revealed the health minister’s exclusion from discussions. The court expressed regret and set a date for their appearance. The petition, filed in 2018, highlighted the operation of unauthorized laboratories in the capital.