Supreme Court directs Army College of Medical Sciences to pay pending stipends to 2022 interns.
Court says interns worked hard and must be paid as a matter of right.
The Delhi High Court denied an urgent plea against the Aam Aadmi Party’s promise of a Rs 2,100 monthly stipend for women, stating no grounds for prioritizing the request. The petition alleged deceitful voter luring ahead of elections, claiming the scheme was false. The court deferred the matter to January 30, with upcoming elections on February 5.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) Today (Oct 15) issued new guidelines recommending a minimum stipend for junior advocates assisting senior advocates, law firms and independent practitioners. It also noted that senior advocates and firms in smaller towns or less lucrative fields may not have the financial resources to provide substantial stipends. Therefore, while the guidelines are encouraged, they are not enforced as mandatory across the profession.
Yesterday, On 28th September, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a proposed tuition stipend program for new lawyers to alleviate educational costs and support their entry into the legal profession. This initiative aims to strengthen the legal workforce by easing financial burdens and enabling young lawyers to focus on gaining essential experience in their early careers.
A group of Indian doctors with foreign medical degrees have petitioned the Supreme Court, challenging the denial of stipends during their internships in India. The court has sought a response from the government and the National Medical Commission. The petition highlights the disparities faced by foreign-trained medical graduates compared to those educated in India.
