Synopsis: The Supreme Court advocated some important steps to avoid gender stereotypes while setting aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court order. Now it is time for us to work towards its implementation. Contents1 Introduction:2 Avoidable gender stereotypes:3 Level of gender stereotypes in India:4 Other judicial interventions on gender equality: Introduction: The Supreme Court set aside the… Continue reading Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
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Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns
What is the News? The Madras High Court has asked the ECI (Election Commission of India) to ensure that public funds are not for campaign purposes. What was the case before the Madras High Court? A political party filed the PIL in the Madras High Court. It seeks a direction to ECI to prohibit ministers,… Continue reading Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns
Sachin Waze Case | The Issue of Right to Legal Counsel in Custody
Synopsis – The NIA recently arrested Sachin Waze in the Antilia case. Waze has filed an application seeking permission to meet his lawyer. In this article, we will see the provisions regarding the right to legal counsel for those in police custody. Introduction- In Feb., an SUV was found parked near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s multi-story… Continue reading Sachin Waze Case | The Issue of Right to Legal Counsel in Custody
GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict
Synopsis: GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 appears to go against the idea of representative government. Introduction The Centre’s Bill is trying to amend the law that relates to the governance of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The bill claims that its aim is to implement the Supreme Court judgments on Delhi’s governance structure.… Continue reading GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict
Validity of “State’s resolution against Central laws”
What is the News? The Supreme Court has found no harm in State Legislative Assemblies passing resolutions against Central laws. It was seen in the cases of the Citizenship Amendment Act or the new farm laws. What was the case? Several State Assemblies passed resolutions against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the farm laws. A… Continue reading Validity of “State’s resolution against Central laws”
SC Guidelines for Bail in Sexual Assault Cases to Lower Courts
What is the News? The Supreme Court has set aside the “rakhi-for-bail” order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Further, the SC also issued guidelines to be followed by Courts while dealing with sexual assault cases. What was the Rakhi for Bail order of the MP High Court? In 2020, the Madhya Pradesh High Court… Continue reading SC Guidelines for Bail in Sexual Assault Cases to Lower Courts
SC sought Centre’s response in “ration cards cancellation” case
What is the news? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea. The plea is related to the cancellation of over three-crore ration cards for not linking them to Aadhaar. What is the case? A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by the mother of an 11-year-old. The child… Continue reading SC sought Centre’s response in “ration cards cancellation” case
The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key Provisions related to Delhi3 Salient features of the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 20214 Background of LG and Delhi Government Relationship5 Impact of Supreme Court Verdict on NCT of Delhi 6 Need for new NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill7 Implications of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill8 Suggestions Introduction The Government of National Capital… Continue reading The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”
What is the News? The Supreme Court gave several suggestions to protect the Great Indian Bustard in Gujarat and Rajasthan. What was the case? A petition has been filed in the SC regarding the deaths of the Great Indian bustard (GIB). The deaths happened due to a collision with high voltage power lines. The petitioner… Continue reading Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”
Plea Challenges “Places of Worship Act,1991” in SC
What is the news? The Supreme Court asked the Centre to respond to a plea challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991. About Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991: The Act was passed in 1991. It seeks to maintain the “religious character” of places of worship as it was in 1947. The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri… Continue reading Plea Challenges “Places of Worship Act,1991” in SC
