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 21st August, The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association condemned the rise in violent crimes against women and infants across India. They urged for a ban on online pornography, installation of CCTV systems, and establishment of Gender Sensitization Committees. Despite existing laws, they emphasized the need for comprehensive and coordinated efforts to create a safer environment for women.
The Madras High Court directed the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (BCTNP) to conduct Women Lawyers Association (WLA) elections by September 30, 2024. The court required the transfer of administration information and membership list to the BCTNP within two weeks, emphasizing timely future elections to avoid delays. If not held by the deadline, a woman special officer may be appointed.
Today, 10th April, The four Bar associations at the Madras HC jointly urged Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala to address challenges in the e-filing process, including file size limits, PDF conversion requirements, delays in listing writs, server malfunctions, and payment interface glitches. They emphasized the need to restore the system to its pandemic-era efficiency and proposed implementing helplines and kiosks for support.