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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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    Bombay HC: Saying 'I Love You' Isn’t Always Sexual, Just an Expression of Feelings
    Bombay HC: Saying 'I Love You' Isn’t Always Sexual, Just an Expression of Feelings
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    Bombay High Court: “Can’t Dismiss POCSO Cases in Consensual Minor Relationships Until Centre Clarifies”

    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.

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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 Case: 3 PILs Filed in Calcutta HC Seeks ‘Urgent Hearing, Probe Led by Retired Judge’

    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.

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