A plea in the Delhi High Court addresses excessive burial fees charged to Christians, highlighting unfair cemetery management practices. The petition argues these inflated costs infringe on fundamental rights, burdening grieving families. The court instructed officials to investigate, scheduling a further hearing on November 29, 2024, due to trust issues with authorities.
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The Chief Justice of India criticized the Centre’s 2023 Model Law on Prisons for omitting caste-based discrimination prohibitions. He ruled that inequality in prisons is unconstitutional, emphasizing equal treatment for all inmates. The judgment highlighted the need for reforms, rejecting caste-based classifications that hinder rehabilitation and violate constitutional rights.