The Uttarakhand High Court observed that “compensation is not merely financial relief but a principle of social justice,” while upholding Rs.53.93 lakh awarded to a victim’s family and dismissing the insurance company’s appeal against the 2024 MACT order.
Himachal Pradesh High Court launches the Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025, calling it “Not Just a Request for Assistance, But a Call of Conscience” to provide urgent help for victims of devastating rains and landslides across the State.
Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court heard a plea by the SC Women Lawyers Association seeking chemical castration for sexual offenders and nationwide safety reforms, as Justice Surya Kant said, “We should not only take steps after a tragedy.”
Today, On 10th July, In the Kolkata law college gang-rape case, the survivor told the Calcutta High Court, “I am satisfied with the Kolkata Police probe.” The Court took note of her statement while monitoring the investigation’s progress.
In the Kolkata Law College gang rape case, the Calcutta High Court has asked the government to submit a status report on the investigation. Meanwhile, the victim’s family wants to join the PIL demanding a CBI probe.
The Bombay High Court said it cannot dismiss POCSO cases involving consensual relationships with minors until the Central government makes its stand clear. The court emphasised that such cases need careful legal scrutiny, not blanket dismissal.
Today, On 30th June, In the Kolkata Law College gang-rape case, three PILs were filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking an urgent hearing and a court-monitored investigation led by a retired judge to ensure justice and accountability.
An intern at IIT Madras was allegedly sexually harassed by a food court staff member on campus. Taking serious note, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported assault case.
The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognizance of the gangrape of a girl student inside Kolkata Law College. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar sought a time-bound probe and a detailed police report within 3 days.
A girl student was allegedly gangraped inside South Calcutta Law College in Kasba on June 25 between 7:30 PM and 10:50 PM. Police have arrested three accused, including a former student and two current students.
