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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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Patna school principal sentenced to death for raping 11-year-old girl
The court also took into consideration what impact this crime must have had on the other students of the school, considering the acts of the Principal and the teacher
Delhi court directs FIR against caste-abusive terms in DSSSB questions paper
The Selection Board in its exam held for selection of primary teachers used caste abusive terms in its question papers, two years in a row
Juvenile Justice Act to be amended
The Union cabinet greenlights amendments to the Act; wider scope of DMs, background check on CWC members, to make adoption process faster
Delhi HC issues notice to NBSA, channels on Disha’s plea alleging information leak
In her plea, Disha alleged that the Delhi Police leaked information to the media related to the toolkit FIR against her
Godhra train burning: Key accused nabbed after 19 years!
Rafiq Hussain Bhatuk nabbed from Signal Falia, three others remain at large
SC closes case probing ‘conspiracy’ behind sexual harassment charges against Ranjan Gogoi
The case was disposed of by the Bench, observing that acquiring electronic evidence is unlikely after a gap of almost 2 years
Right of reputation can’t be protected at the cost of Right to life: Delhi court acquits Priya Ramani
The court held that the woman cannot be punished for raising voice against sexual abuse on the pretext of criminal complaint of defamation
Madras HC directs 1 lakh compensation for violation of ‘right to speedy trial’
The court directed Narcotics Bureau to compensate the accused saying, “it must pay for its lapse”
Consider issuing directions for implementing Manual Scavenging Rules: K’taka HC
The court also directed the government to consider directing authorities to ensure while appointing contractors that Rule 3 is incorporated in the contract for work order
SC admits CJP’s amendment petition including MP, HP in its Love Jihad plea
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The original petition has challenged the constitutionality of anti-conversion laws of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
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