Supreme Court: Refusing Child Care Leave to Mothers of Disabled Children Breaches Constitutional Obligations
The ruling was passed by the Himachal Pradesh High Court where an assistant professor was denied leave when she had to take care of her son who was suffering from genetic disorders from birth, as she had exhausted her leaves. The state government
14-Year-Old Rape Survivor Granted Abortion by Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, India’s Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling and allowed a 14-year-old rape victim to terminate her 28-week pregnancy. The Court prioritized the girl’s well-being, citing a medical report that continuing the pregnancy could harm her physical and mental
Supreme Court Rules on Mosque Ownership Amidst Hindu-Muslim Dispute
The Supreme Court has ordered that the keys to a mosque in Erandol Taluka, Jalgaon, will remain with the municipal council. The court disposed of an appeal by the Jumma Masjid Trust Committee against the Bombay High Court’s order to return the keys
Supreme Court Reinstates Registrar in Landmark Decision: Sandeep Kumar vs. GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghurdauri
Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court reinstated the Registrar at the GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ghurdauri, emphasizing the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice. The decision stemmed from a case where the appellant, Sandeep Kumar, challenged
EVM and VVPAT: Origin, Evolution, Dispute, and Voting Procedure
The EVMs were first conceived in 1977. Its design was asked to be done by a public-sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, Electronics Corporation of India Ltd, Hyderabad. A prototype of the same was developed in 1979, which was later demonstrated
To Tally EVM votes with VVPAT Slips: Plea heard by SC
The Supreme Court has been hearing the petition whereby it was sought that every vote that was cast through the EVM be tallied with the Voter- Verifiable paper Audit Trail, slips during elections. As per the current situation, VVPAT verification is done only
Government Forms Committee to Address Issues Affecting the Queer Community
Introduction: In response to a directive from the Supreme Court, the Indian government has established a six-member committee to delve into various concerns concerning the LGBTQ+ community. This move comes in the wake of the Court’s decision to defer the matter of legalizing
Supreme Court Transfers Chlorantraniliprole Patent Dispute to Delhi High Court
Introduction: The battle over the patent for Chlorantraniliprole (CTPR) has escalated as Natco Pharma Limited and FMC Corporation continue their legal feud before the Indian judiciary. With multiple suits filed across different courts, the recent intervention of the Supreme Court has led to
Ruling of the Bombay High Court on offenses stipulated under the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code
Issues: Facts of the Case: The Bombay High Court recently discussed whether the IT Act’s penalties come first under the IPC or the latter. The court clarified that although the special law usually takes precedence over the general law, there are instances in
Is there any punishment for EVM tampering? Supreme court questions ECI
Recently, the supreme court questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) about the penalties, if any officer/ authority tampers with Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs). “If there is any manipulation, what is the prescribed punishment? That is a serious matter. There should be a
