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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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Rape is destruction of personality of victim: J&K HC
The court, while denying bail to rape accused, held that even if he had friendly relations with the survivor, it does not give him license to have sexual relations without her consent
Madras HC calls for roadmap for expeditious disposal of criminal cases against legislators
The court had taken suo moto cognisance in December, 2020 after the apex court sought data on criminal cases against legislators
SC issues notice in CJP’s Love Jihad Petition
CJP’s plea challenged the anti-conversion laws of UP and Uttarakhand on grounds that it violated the Right to Life, Privacy, Religion and Choice
National interest trumps individual rights: Kerala HC
The court set aside the bail of one of the students who were charged under UAPA for carrying materials published by a banned organisation
Delhi Court grants bail to 3 riots accused due to flawed chargesheet
The court considered that the period the accused have undergone in custody and the nature of investigation while granting bail
Committee recommends increase in prisoners’ wages, after Rajasthan HC order
The court had taken strict note of the fact that prisoners’ wages had not been revised since 2015
Withholding bail cannot be used as measure of punishment: J&K HC
The court granted bail to a person who was rejected bail by trial court and noted that bail cannot be rejected on sole reason of seriousness of crime
Sessions court denies bail to stand-up comic held for ‘insulting’ Hindu deities
A police official, after the arrest was quoted by newspapers saying that there was no incriminating evidence against the comedian
SC directs Centre to consider withdrawal of Cattle Protection Rules
The 2017 Rules allow authorities to seize vehicles used to transport cattle and send the animals to cow shelters.
Prior notice to DM for inter faith marriage mandatory: Uttarakhand HC
The high court has directed strict compliance of the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 noting that the provisions of the Act are not being duly followed
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