The Supreme Court on Friday heard a Senior Advocate’s objection to the word ‘preparation’ in judicial orders describing sexual acts short of penetration, with CJI Surya Kant describing one High Court’s line as ‘very shocking’. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday (October 9) heard Senior Advocate Shobha Gupta assail the use of the word […]
Today, On 10th November, The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on implementing women’s reservation in Parliament, observing that the Constitution guarantees political and social equality and that women, who form nearly 48 percent of the population, deserve equal political representation and participation.
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The Supreme Court on December 9, disposed of a PIL seeking to apply the POSH Act to political parties, directing the petitioner to approach the Election Commission first. Concerns over political parties’ compliance with ICC establishment were raised. The petition requested mandates for compliance and employee status for political party affiliates under the POSH Act.
