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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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Prima facie attempt to safeguard prison officials: Kerala HC on Custodial Torture Report
The court was disappointed with the enquiry report submitted by DIG, Prisons and has asked the DGP conduct enquiry into certain aspects
Delhi Police file plea against farmers causing ‘national embarrassment’
Supreme Court has issued a notice to farmers' unions on the plea against a proposed tractor rally on Republic Day; will hear it on Monday, January 18
Bhima Koregaon case: Dalit group demands action against Manohar ‘Sambhaji’ Bhide
Republican Yuva Morcha asks why have the police not named Bhide in a chargesheet, demands Maharashtra CM look into the matter
Victory for farmers! SC suspends the implementation of three Farm Laws
It has also directed the formation of a committee that will be part of judicial proceedings and will submit a report to the court
Will Army Court Martial Captain who allegedly took money to stage Shopian ‘encounter’?
Police charge sheet states Capt Bhoopendra Singh of 62 RR took reward money to stage an encounter
UP Police allegedly assault Adivasi women
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Police arrested the women for protesting an unauthorised construction on forest land in Lilasi in Sonbhadra district
Extremely disappointed with Government’s handling of farmer protests: SC
SC Bench tells GOI that it will stay the implementation of the farm laws until a Committee examines the the matter and makes recommendations
SC to review the 2018 Aadhaar Judgment
The matter will be heard in chambers by a Bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan, S Abdul Nazeer and BR Gavai at 1.30 PM today
CBI court’s Babri Masjid demolition judgment challenged
A Revision application has been filed before the Allahabad High Court against the CBI special court's decision to acquit all accused in the case
Bom HC extends Varavara Rao’s hospitalisation till Jan 13
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The court had given strict directions that Dr. Rao cannot be discharged without informing the court
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