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    “It Will Divide Society, Have Very Dangerous Impact”: Supreme Court Stays New UGC Rules on Caste Discrimination
    “It Will Divide Society, Have Very Dangerous Impact”: Supreme Court Stays New UGC Rules on Caste Discrimination
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    “It Will Divide Society, Have Very Dangerous Impact”: Supreme Court Stays New UGC Rules on Caste Discrimination

    The Supreme Court of India has stayed the UGC’s 2026 Regulations on caste-based discrimination, warning that vague provisions could be misused and divide society. The Court directed that the 2012 Regulations will continue until further orders, citing serious constitutional and social concerns.

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    Wow! A New Type of Fraud: Supreme Court on Jaat Punia Man Seeking Minority Quota After Converting to Buddhism
    Wow! A New Type of Fraud: Supreme Court on Jaat Punia Man Seeking Minority Quota After Converting to Buddhism
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    Wow! A New Type of Fraud: Supreme Court on Jaat Punia Man Seeking Minority Quota After Converting to Buddhism

    Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court expressed strong concern after a Jaat Punia man from an upper-caste Hindu background sought minority reservation by converting to Buddhism. Calling it a “new type of fraud,” the Bench questioned the motive behind such conversion.

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    SC/ST Act| Abuse Must Be Caste-Based or the Caste Name Must Be Hurled as an Abuse: Supreme Court
    SC/ST Act| Abuse Must Be Caste-Based or the Caste Name Must Be Hurled as an Abuse: Supreme Court
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    SC/ST Act| Abuse Must Be Caste-Based or the Caste Name Must Be Hurled as an Abuse: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court held that merely mentioning a caste name without intent to insult does not attract the SC/ST Act. It said allegations must show caste-based abuses or that the caste name was hurled as an abuse, in fact.

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    Creamy Layer in SC/ST Quota: Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States’ Views, Says ‘Not Hearing on Merits Yet’
    Creamy Layer in SC/ST Quota: Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States’ Views, Says ‘Not Hearing on Merits Yet’
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    Creamy Layer in SC/ST Quota: Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States’ Views, Says ‘Not Hearing on Merits Yet’

    The Supreme Court of India has granted six weeks to the Centre and States to file responses on a plea seeking exclusion of the creamy layer from SC/ST reservations. The Court clarified that it is not examining the issue on merits and wants inputs from all stakeholders before proceeding further.

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    Widowed Daughter-in-Law Becomes Dependant After Father-in-Law’s Death: Supreme Court Allows Maintenance Claim from His Estate
    Widowed Daughter-in-Law Becomes Dependant After Father-in-Law’s Death: Supreme Court Allows Maintenance Claim from His Estate
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    Widowed Daughter-in-Law Becomes Dependant After Father-in-Law’s Death: Supreme Court Allows Maintenance Claim from His Estate

    The Supreme Court has ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law qualifies as a dependant under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. This recognition allows her to legally seek maintenance from the estate left behind by her deceased father-in-law.

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    “Good Issue Raised”: Supreme Court Refers PIL on Intersex Rights and Census Inclusion to Three-Judge Bench
    “Good Issue Raised”: Supreme Court Refers PIL on Intersex Rights and Census Inclusion to Three-Judge Bench
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    “Good Issue Raised”: Supreme Court Refers PIL on Intersex Rights and Census Inclusion to Three-Judge Bench

    The Supreme Court has referred a PIL seeking legal protection for intersex children and inclusion in the Census to a three-judge Bench. The plea highlights non-consensual medical procedures and calls for clear rights and policies for intersex minors.

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    “Faced Criticism from My Own Community for Supporting Creamy Layer Rule,” Says Ex-CJI Gavai in Mumbai Lecture
    “Faced Criticism from My Own Community for Supporting Creamy Layer Rule,” Says Ex-CJI Gavai in Mumbai Lecture
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    “Faced Criticism from My Own Community for Supporting Creamy Layer Rule,” Says Ex-CJI Gavai in Mumbai Lecture

    Former CJI B.R. Gavai revealed he was criticised by his own community for holding that the creamy layer principle should apply to SC reservations. He linked his stance to Ambedkar’s real vision of social and economic justice.

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    A Highly Qualified Wife, If Not Working, Cannot Be Denied Maintenance: Kerala High Court
    A Highly Qualified Wife, If Not Working, Cannot Be Denied Maintenance: Kerala High Court
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    A Highly Qualified Wife, If Not Working, Cannot Be Denied Maintenance: Kerala High Court

    Kerala High Court ruled that an unemployed, highly qualified wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for her earning potential. Section 125 CrPC ensures actual inability to sustain, granting maintenance until she earns enough to support herself, said the court.

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    CJI Gavai Reignites Debate: “Children of an IAS Officer Cannot Be Equated With Poor Labourer’s Kids” — Backs Creamy Layer Rule for SC Reservations
    CJI Gavai Reignites Debate: “Children of an IAS Officer Cannot Be Equated With Poor Labourer’s Kids” — Backs Creamy Layer Rule for SC Reservations
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    CJI Gavai: “IAS Officer’s Child Not Equal to Labourer’s” — Backs Creamy Layer for SC Quota

    CJI B.R. Gavai reiterated his support for applying the creamy layer rule to Scheduled Caste reservations, saying privileged SC families should not receive the same benefits as the poorest. His remarks, made days before retirement, revive a major national debate on affirmative action.

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    Mother Can Claim Maintenance From Son Even If Husband Supports Her, Rules Kerala High Court
    Mother Can Claim Maintenance From Son Even If Husband Supports Her, Rules Kerala High Court
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    Mother Can Claim Maintenance From Son Even If Husband Supports Her, Rules Kerala High Court

    The Kerala High Court held that a woman’s right to maintenance from her son is independent of her husband’s obligation. The Court ordered a Gulf-based son to pay Rs 5,000 monthly to his 60-year-old mother despite her husband providing support.

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