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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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Major couple even if not of marriageable age can live together: Punjab and Haryana HC
The court upheld the right to of individuals, who have attained majority, to live together and live a life on their own terms within the corners of law
Is death penalty a deterrent against sexual crimes against women?
Year after year, since the 2012 gang rape in Delhi, governments have introduced stricter punishments, especially death penalty, in response to aggravated sexual crimes. So, why do such crimes keep on increasing, and why does their nature become more horrific and inhuman?
Anticipatory bail can be granted till the trial ends: Allahabad High Court
Court was confronted with the issue of granting pre arrest bail to an accused if he/she has already availed the same
Delhi Police question Mehmood Pracha over Anti Pakistan protest
The Police questioned him over organising a protest in October against Pakistan without prior permission
Bom HC awards compensation to victims of illegal detention
The Aurangabad bench held that the state government needs to fasten responsibility in such cases
Allahabad HC reunites interfaith couple, provides police protection
The court held that the woman has attained majority, thus is free to move and live on her own terms
Etah lawyer assault: Allahabad HC takes suo moto cognisance
The court may have been prompted by letters written by the High Court’s Bar Association and the Bar Council of India seeking action
Right to be represented in court part of due process: SC
The court also held that the right was part of right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution
Gujarat HC takes suo motu cognisance of mid-day meal survey
The High Court has issued notices to the principal secretary of education department and the commissioner of mid-day meal scheme
Anti CAA protesters get bail: Mumbai
Twenty-nine activists, lawyers, students, artists, academicins and civilians appeared...
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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
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