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    Victim Must Contest Case, No Compromise With Accused: MP High Court on SC/ST Act Compensation Case
    Victim Must Contest Case, No Compromise With Accused: MP High Court on SC/ST Act Compensation Case
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    Victim Must Contest Case, No Compromise With Accused: MP High Court on SC/ST Act Compensation Case

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed a Scheduled Tribe rape survivor seeking compensation under the SC/ST Act to file an affidavit before receiving payment. The Court said public funds cannot be misused and required assurance that she would not compromise or turn hostile.

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    Our Main Concern Is Bringing Home the Truth: Supreme Court on Manipur Violence, Calls for Speedy Trials
    Our Main Concern Is Bringing Home the Truth: Supreme Court on Manipur Violence, Calls for Speedy Trials
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    Our Main Concern Is Bringing Home the Truth: Supreme Court on Manipur Violence, Calls for Speedy Trials

    The Supreme Court directed expeditious trial in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases and sought a status report, noting SIT chargesheets in 207 cases involving over 400 accused, while observing that bail cancellation requires egregious grounds and emphasising rehabilitation measures to uncover the complete truth.

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    Supreme Court Orders Labour Ministry to File Affidavit on Inter-State Trafficking of Bonded Labourers
    Supreme Court Orders Labour Ministry to File Affidavit on Inter-State Trafficking of Bonded Labourers
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    Supreme Court Orders Labour Ministry to File Affidavit on Inter-State Trafficking of Bonded Labourers

    The Supreme Court directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment to file a detailed affidavit outlining steps taken to tackle inter-state trafficking of bonded labourers. The Court also sought specific measures addressing exploitation of minors and ongoing enforcement actions.

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    Physical Assault, Verbal Abuse Count As Domestic Violence Under DV Act: Delhi High Court
    Physical Assault, Verbal Abuse Count As Domestic Violence Under DV Act: Delhi High Court
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    Physical Assault, Verbal Abuse Count As Domestic Violence Under DV Act: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has held that allegations of physical assault, verbal abuse, and obscene or inappropriate conduct within a household at the interim stage fall within the broad definition of domestic violence under the PWDV Act 2005.

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    Situation Could Spiral Out of Control: Supreme Court Tells States to Treat Rising Child Trafficking as Grave Crisis
    Situation Could Spiral Out of Control: Supreme Court Tells States to Treat Rising Child Trafficking as Grave Crisis
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    Situation Could Spiral Out of Control: Supreme Court Tells States to Treat Rising Child Trafficking as Grave Crisis

    The Supreme Court warned of rising child trafficking, saying gangs operate nationwide and the situation could spiral out of control. It stressed that states and their home departments hold primary responsibility, even though the court can supervise also.

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    Compensation Is Not Merely Financial Relief but a Principle of Social Justice: Uttarakhand High Court
    Compensation Is Not Merely Financial Relief but a Principle of Social Justice: Uttarakhand High Court
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    Compensation Is Not Merely Financial Relief but a Principle of Social Justice: Uttarakhand High Court

    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.

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    Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025 | Not Just a Request for Assistance, But a Call of Conscience: Himachal Pradesh High Court Launches Fund for Rain & Landslide Victims
    Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025 | Not Just a Request for Assistance, But a Call of Conscience: Himachal Pradesh High Court Launches Fund for Rain & Landslide Victims
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    Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025 | Not Just a Request for Assistance, But a Call of Conscience: Himachal Pradesh High Court Launches Fund for Rain & Landslide Victims

    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.

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    Women’s Safety Reforms Plea| "We Should Not Only Take Steps When a Tragedy Takes Place": Supreme Court
    Women’s Safety Reforms Plea| "We Should Not Only Take Steps When a Tragedy Takes Place": Supreme Court
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    Women’s Safety Reforms Plea| “We Should Not Only Take Steps When a Tragedy Takes Place”: Supreme Court

    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.”

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    Law College Gang Rape Case: Bengal Govt Submits Probe Report to Calcutta HC in Sealed Cover
    Law College Gang Rape Case: Bengal Govt Submits Probe Report to Calcutta HC in Sealed Cover
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    Kolkata Law College Gang-Rape| “Satisfied with Police Probe”: Victim To Calcutta High Court

    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.

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    Kolkata Law College Rape: Calcutta HC Seeks Status Report on Probe; Victim’s Family Urges to Join PIL Urging CBI Investigation
    Kolkata Law College Rape: Calcutta HC Seeks Status Report on Probe; Victim’s Family Urges to Join PIL Urging CBI Investigation
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    Kolkata Law College Gang-Rape: Calcutta HC Seeks Status Report on Probe; Victim’s Family Urges to Join PIL Urging CBI Investigation

    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.

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