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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court acknowledged the dignity and rights of employment of transgender individuals, ordered monetary compensation for a transwoman teacher who had been terminated from her position, and ordered that a model Equal Opportunity Policy be made mandatory in all institutions, going further than the Constitution's promise of equality in private employment
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Death due to lack of timely medical aid is a violation of right to life: Patna HC
The court has sought more information about rural Bihar and response from DCs about the bodies floating in Ganga
Breaking: SC dismisses Gautam Navlakha’s bail plea
The top court has upheld the Bombay HC judgment, holding that Default bail period commences only from remand date
EC, courts and Government failed to see risk of polls during Covid-19: Allahabad HC
It remarked that the virus has now reached the villages, and that the State lacks preparation and resources to deal with the same
Delhi HC upholds detainee’s right to legal consultation, guaranteed by the Constitution
The court held that the right to consult a legal counsel is guaranteed by the Constitution and cannot be diluted by the State
Rs. 1 cr compensation should be given to families of polling officials who died of Covid: Allahabad HC
The court deemed the amount decided by the government to be very low, and directed that the same be revised
Form Public Grievance Committee, submit vaccine plan for disabled and labour class: Allahabad HC
The Court has issued a slew of directions while also seeking detailed information into various aspects of the covid situation in the state, from the 20 deaths in Meerut to the demise of a sitting judge of the court due to Covid, and the vaccination plan
State did not pay heed to Covid second wave warnings: Uttarakhand HC
The court expressed its displeasure at the government’s vague affidavit and lack of planning
Delhi HC seeks procedure of deportation of foreign nationals found without documents
The court has also asked the Union Home Ministry to inform the court of time period and formalities in this regard
Drastic surge in Covid-19 cases, Himachal Pradesh HC issues directions
The court took note of the grim situation in the state with no medical facilities and resources to combat the rising cases
Pvt Hospital allegedly charges Rs. 1 lakh per day for Covid treatment: Madras HC seeks response from gov’t
The court stringently observed that some private hospitals are taking advantage of this crisis and charging exorbitant prices
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