NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (14th Feb) addressed a petition filed by some lawyers from Karnataka, who are seeking reservation for lawyers from marginalized communities in bar bodies. The Court acknowledged that this was an important matter but also made it clear that while diversity in bar bodies is necessary, they do not want these bodies to become divided along caste or religious lines.
The Supreme Court has partly stayed a Mumbai college’s ban on students wearing burqa, hijab, or niqab on campus. Justices questioned the rationale behind the decision, emphasizing students’ right to choose attire. This case has significant implications for dress codes and religious expression in educational institutions across India.
Today, 2nd May, The Supreme Court criticized the Calcutta High Court’s remarks on female adolescent sexual urges, emphasizing the need for sensitivity. It directed the West Bengal government to support minor rape survivors. Justices highlighted the importance of supporting survivors in nurturing environments, despite societal challenges. They also stressed the necessity for rigorous enforcement of the POCSO Act.
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