Calcutta High Court directs West Bengal government to consider extending childcare leave to male employees, emphasizing gender equality in parental responsibilities.
Read Full ArticleThe chromosomes of the son and not daughter-in-law, through union of a married couple will decide the birth of a daughter or a son, the Delhi High Court expressed recently while adding that people need to be educated on the same.
The pursuit of equality extends beyond the contours of the law and the courtroom. This imperative is not exempt from the hallowed halls of the Honble Supreme Court of India, where the principles of justice and equality permeate the very fabric of the courtroom.
Hearing a plea by a woman officer of the Indian Army who was given a different posting upon her own request, the Supreme Court expressed its reservation on interfering in postings of the Indian Army. Read more about the case here.
Rajasthan High Court rules that denying a woman a job due to her marital status violates fundamental rights. Learn how the court quashed this discrimination.
Allahabad HC rules that insurance companies remain liable for motor accident claims even if vehicle ownership transfer isn't officially recorded.
19 September, 2024 11:36 AMKarnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against teacher for filming minor girls changing clothes, emphasising the gravity of charges and need for a full trial.
19 September, 2024 11:17 AMThe Madras High Court involves the Ministry of Health in a case over Cool Lip tobacco, highlighting its harmful use among school children.
19 September, 2024 12:03 PMSC: Justice delivery mechanism must consider plight of indigent convicts unable to furnish local surety, orders release of convict on personal bond.
19 September, 2024 11:05 AMDelhi HC directs MCD to pay ₹10 lakh for a minor's death due to negligence, applying res ipsa loquitur and affirming compensation for fundamental rights violations.
19 September, 2024 10:36 AMDelhi HC sets aside AIFF's ₹12.9 crore penalty on Anwar Ali, directs fresh hearing for fair decision with detailed reasons, citing natural justice principles.
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