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Allahabad High Court flags surge in “false” conversion firs, seeks accountability from UP government
In a strong rebuke, the Allahabad High Court questions misuse of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, calls out investigative lapses, and directs state authorities to act against frivolous complaints while protecting the accused and the woman at the centre of the case
District Collector is trying to protect BJP MP Sujay Vikhe Patil: Bombay HC
It has been alleged that Dr. Sujay Patil illegally procured and distributed Remdesivir injections
Bom HC directs Centre and State to decide whether Aadhaar is mandatory for prisoners’ vaccination
The court observed that such a policy will have pan-India ramifications as several prisoners were found to not have Aadhaar cards
Bom HC takes note of hospital fires in state, warns strict action against defaulting hospitals
The court directed fire audits to be accrued out and stated that any deficiency that can be cured immediately should be looked at
Kerala HC recalls orders quashing sexual offence cases in cases where parties settled dispute
The Court said that it had not noticed the Supreme Court’s precedents that serious offences such as rape cannot be quashed even if parties settle dispute
Increase Covid testing, cremation facilities: Uttarakhand HC issues directions
The court heard the matter on Covid management early on April 28 instead of May 10 due to the worsening situation
Shun selfishness and greed: Delhi HC on hoarding of medicines, oxygen cylinders
The High Court has been regularly hearing matters on Covid management in Delhi, making some strict observations
FIR against Param Bir Singh for caste-based harassment
32 others booked as well on complaint of Akola cop who claimed he was harassed when he refused to be a part of Singh’s corrupt practices
I am not fully ‘woke’: Madras HC judge to start psychology sessions to understand same sex relationships
Justice Venkatesh said, “I honestly feel that such a session with a professional will help me understand same-sex relationships better and will pave way for my evolution”
SC recognises how intersection of gender, caste and disability makes one a soft target
While hearing a case realted to the rape of a visually impaired woman from a Scheduled Caste, the court also laid down guidelines on how to deal with complainants with disabilities in their interaction with the judicial system
HC intervenes, Centre increases Maharashtra’s Remdesivir allocation for 10 days
The Bench has noted that some Covid-care centres and hospitals are not distributing Remdesivir equitably
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