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Bombay HC Rules Egg Donor Has No Parental Claim Over Surrogate Child

Bombay HC Rules Egg Donor Has No Parental Claim Over Surrogate Child

13 Aug 2024 23:41 PM IST

The Bombay High Court has ruled that an egg donor cannot claim parental rights over children born via surrogacy, granting visitation rights to the biological mother.
MCD assures Delhi HC to halt demolish of illegal structure in Bhalswa Dairy colony

MCD assures Delhi HC to halt demolish of illegal structure in Bhalswa Dairy colony

13 Aug 2024 17:15 PM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) assured the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that it would halt the demolition of illegal structures in the Bhalswa Dairy colony until August 16. This assurance followed concerns raised by a lawyer representing the colony’s residents about the planned demolitions. The High Court had
SC Rules in Favor of Delhi LG’s Authority to Appoint Aldermen, Rejects AAP Plea

SC Rules in Favor of Delhi LG’s Authority to Appoint Aldermen, Rejects AAP Plea

05 Aug 2024 11:26 AM IST

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi has the authority to appoint ten aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without needing the state cabinet’s approval. This decision is a setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government. The ruling was delivered
SC Rejects Petitions Seeking SIT Probe In Electoral Bonds Case

SC Rejects Petitions Seeking SIT Probe In Electoral Bonds Case

02 Aug 2024 15:23 PM IST

In a significant development, the Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged quid pro quo arrangements between corporates and political parties through Electoral Bonds donations. The Court indicated that ordering an investigation monitored by a retired judge would be “premature” and “inappropriate” since the
SC Permits Sub-Classification Within SC/ST Categories; CJI Addresses Persistent Discrimination

SC Permits Sub-Classification Within SC/ST Categories; CJI Addresses Persistent Discrimination

01 Aug 2024 11:38 AM IST

The Supreme Court delivered a landmark verdict permitting sub-classification within the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories on Thursday. By a 6-1 majority, the court decided that states have the authority to implement sub-classification to allocate quotas for employment and educational admissions. In a notable decision, the court
Supreme Court Launches Special Lok Adalat to Address Case Backlog

Supreme Court Launches Special Lok Adalat to Address Case Backlog

29 Jul 2024 16:59 PM IST

To address the backlog of cases in the Supreme Court, a five-day special Lok Adalat has been initiated, starting Monday. This event, held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s establishment, runs from July 29 to August 3. The Supreme Court has invited citizens to participate in the
Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment Case: Court Postpones Evidence Recording Due to FSL Delays

Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment Case: Court Postpones Evidence Recording Due to FSL Delays

26 Jul 2024 18:14 PM IST

On Friday, the Rouse Avenue court postponed the recording of evidence in a sexual harassment case involving former MP and ex- WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The delay was due to a mobile phone seized during the investigation being held at the Forensic Science Lab (FSL) in Rohini, Delhi.
Supreme Court To Review Governor’s Immunity Under Article 361: Questions Raised On Criminal Liability

Supreme Court To Review Governor’s Immunity Under Article 361: Questions Raised On Criminal Liability

20 Jul 2024 13:54 PM IST

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to review the scope of Article 361, which provides “blanket immunity” to governors from criminal prosecution. This decision follows a plea from a female contractual employee accusing West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose of molestation. Chief Justice Issues Notice A bench led by
SC to Review Plea for SIT Investigation into Electoral Bonds Quid Pro Quo Claims on July 22

SC to Review Plea for SIT Investigation into Electoral Bonds Quid Pro Quo Claims on July 22

19 Jul 2024 14:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will hear petitions on July 22 seeking an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into alleged quid pro quo arrangements between corporates and political parties through Electoral Bonds donations. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and
Supreme Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Bilkis Bano Case Convicts

Supreme Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Bilkis Bano Case Convicts

19 Jul 2024 13:56 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition from two convicts in the Bilkis Bano case seeking interim bail. The petition was filed after their early release was canceled, and they were re-imprisoned following the apex court’s January 8 verdict. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and PV
West Bengal Forms Panel to Review New Criminal Laws

West Bengal Forms Panel to Review New Criminal Laws

18 Jul 2024 12:14 PM IST

West Bengal has become the third state, after Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, to set up a committee to amend three new criminal laws. Governor CV Ananda Bose has asked the Mamata Banerjee government to explain the objectives of this seven-member panel. The committee, established on Wednesday, is headed by a
Supreme Court Welcomes 2 New Judges, Including First from Manipur

Supreme Court Welcomes 2 New Judges, Including First from Manipur

16 Jul 2024 14:30 PM IST

The Supreme Court has added two new judges following the appointments of Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice R Mahadevan, approved by President Droupadi Murmu. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced these appointments today. Previously, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the elevation of these two judges. With their inclusion,
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