The Supreme Court of India is deliberating on a petition for financial compensation for COVID-19 victims’ families, asserting it as a legal obligation under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The Court has mandated states to respond within four weeks, while also approving Rs. 50,000 assistance for each death caused by the virus.
While a 2018 amendment to the PCA clearly criminalized offering bribes, courts have interpreted its application differently for cases prior to the amendment. NEW DELHI: In a notable case that could affect corruption cases filed before 2018, the Supreme Court of India will decide whether offering a bribe is punishable under the Prevention of Corruption […]
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The Supreme Court On December 9 addressed West Bengal’s petition against the Calcutta High Court’s annulment of OBC classification for 77 communities, mainly Muslim. Justice Gavai emphasized reservations cannot be religion-based. While Sibal defended the classification as socially rooted, Patwalia critiqued its implementation. The Court scheduled further hearings for January 2025.
The Supreme Court today(26th Sept) confirmed that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, applies to all women in India, safeguarding their constitutional rights. The ruling stemmed from a case concerning maintenance, emphasizing that modifications under Section 25 are only applicable for changes post-initial orders. Previous appeals were dismissed, allowing for future applications under the Act.
Supreme Court Questions Inclusion of Orphans in Right to Education Act’s Quota On September 15, 2023, the Supreme Court of India raised a pertinent question regarding the Right to Education Act, 2009. The apex court sought clarity from both the Union Government and all State Governments on whether the term “child belonging to disadvantaged groups,” […]
