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Maternity Benefits Must Be Granted Even If Period Of Benefit Overshoots Term Of Contractual Employment: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday(17 Aug) held that maternity benefits have to be granted even if the period of benefit overshoots the term of contractual employment. Maternity benefits can travel beyond the term of contractual employment. The court directed the ...
Supreme Court Grants Extension Till September 30 To Delhi Government For Finalisation Of Scheme : Two Wheeler Aggregators
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Delhi government to finalise the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 for regulation of two wheeler aggregators by September 30. The Division Bench of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice ...
Supreme Court Has Prepared A “Handbook On Combating Gender Stereotypes”
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today morning that the Supreme Court has prepared a “Handbook on combating Gender Stereotypes”, in order to identify and remove the use of words and phrases, which are loaded with gender stereotypes, in ...
Get Online Pass To Enter Supreme Court Premises
The Supreme Court on Thursday launched ‘SuSwagatam’, a new initiative to generate entry passes online to help those who need to visit the court premises for various purposes. Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Thursday announced the ...
75% Eligibility Condition For Admission To Sports Quota ‘Unwarranted & Discriminatory
The Supreme Court has held that the eligibility condition of minimum 75% marks does not promote the object of introducing the sports quota, and such criterion subverts the object and falls afoul of the equality clause in Article 14 of ...
Insurance Companies Must Deal In A Bonafide & Fair Manner ; Should Not Just Care For Its Own Profits : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that an insurance is expected to deal with the insured in a bonafide and fair manner and should not just care for and cater to its own profits. It is the duty of the insurance company ...
Central Civil Service Rules , Retired Employee Can Be Appointed As Inquiry Authority In Disciplinary Proceedings…
The Supreme Court recently held that the disciplinary authority under the Central Civil Service Rules is empowered to appoint a retired employee as an inquiry authority. It is not necessary that the inquiry officer should be a public servant. The ...
Parliament Passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
After opposition walked out over their demands for discussion on Manipur Violence, the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 today. It aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, to extend and exempt ...
Arbitration Law Needs To Tackle A Key Concern
The arbitration law has undergone repeated amendments with only one aim — making India the hub of international arbitration. Last month, the government set up an expert panel headed by former law secretary TK Viswanathan to suggest reforms in the ...
Transgender Persons Can Avail Of Already Earmarked Reservations, The Centre Tells : Supreme Court
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that transgender persons can avail the already earmarked reservations in jobs and educational admissions and there is no separate reservation being provided to them. In 2014, the top court directed the Centre and ...
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Legal Challenges in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: Exploring the Evolving Legal Landscape
The rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has revolutionized the financial world, but it has also brought about a series of complex legal challenges. As more businesses and individuals adopt digital currencies and decentralized systems, governments and regulatory bodies are ...
Supreme Court Has Prepared A “Handbook On Combating Gender Stereotypes”
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today morning that the Supreme Court has prepared a “Handbook on combating Gender Stereotypes”, in order to identify and remove the use of words and phrases, which are loaded with gender stereotypes, in ...
Be Vigilant Before Invoking Stringent Laws Like SC-ST Act : Supreme Court ‘Reminds’ Police Officers
In a recent case, the Supreme Court reminded police officers of their duty to be vigilant before invoking provisions of stringent laws such as the SC-ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, stating that officers must be satisfied that the provisions apply ...
Cheque Case Against Firm’s Partner Can Be Quashed Only On Strong Evidence That He Didn’t Have Any Concern With Issuing Cheque : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a cheque case against a partner of the firm cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC unless there is unimpeachable and incontrovertible evidence that he/she did not have any concern with the issuance of cheques. ...
"Why Are You Being So Patriarchal?" : Supreme Court Asks Centre Over Denial Of Permanent Commission To Woman Coast Guard Officer
The Supreme Court on Monday (February 19) pulled up the Central Government over the denial of Permanent Commission for women officers in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, hearing a plea of ...
Legal Framework for Virtual Court Hearings: Challenges and Opportunities
The advent of virtual court hearings marks a significant evolution in the judicial system, reshaping traditional courtroom dynamics. While this shift brings efficiency and accessibility, it also introduces unique challenges and opportunities that require careful consideration within the legal framework. ...
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