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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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Delhi court protects Shantanu Muluk from arrest in Toolkit case
The court has adjourned the matter in connection with the toolkit FIR against Muluk to March 9
Refusal to give tea to husband not sudden provocation: Bombay HC upholds conviction
The court observed the skewed patriarchal notions where the wife is treated like the property of the husband, and is expected to do all household chores
Delhi HC grants bail to Rashid, a rickshaw-puller accused in Delhi Riots
The court held that the call detail records does not establish his presence at the riots site, almost a year after his incarceration
Jharkhand HC takes suo motu cognisance of burn victim’s death
Victim who had 90 percent burn injuries was allegedly left unattended; High Court made stern prime facie observations regarding the lack of compassion of the hospital
Jailed labour rights activist Shiv kumar has multiple injuries: Medical report
He is president of the Mazdoor Adhikar Sangathan and was arrested on January 16, four days after co-accused Nodeep Kaur's arrest
Varavara Rao granted interim bail in Surajgar arson case
Rao’s lawyers cited Bombay High Court’s judgement granting bail on medical grounds while securing bail in this case
Kerala HC refuses to waive 30-day notice period under SMA, says law needs to be amended
The court observed that not following the procedure invites penalty under the law and hence it could not be relaxed by the court
Delhi HC seeks response in plea seeking quashing of DMC’s report on Delhi riots
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the Centre said that these reports need to be examined
Gross abuse of law: HP High Court quashes FIR against lawyer booked for protesting
The court held that holding peaceful processions, raising slogans, would not be and cannot be an offence
Delhi HC slams Tihar Jail authorities for alleged murder of undertrial
Dilsher Azad was a 23-year-old undertrial lodged in Tihar, who was allegedly murdered by inmates last year
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