News Update – Page 30 – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Disposes of PIL Seeking Application of POSH Act to Political Parties, Suggests Petitioner Approach Election Commission

On December 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of India disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the extension of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition,…

Supreme Court: Quashing Petitions Maintainable Post-Charge Sheet Filing Under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

The Supreme Court, in the case of Mukesh & Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., reiterated that an accused can invoke Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code…

Gujarat High Court Disposes of Suo Motu Case on Tribal Healthcare and Infrastructure in Chhotaudepur

9 Dec 20249 Dec 2024

In a significant development, the Gujarat High Court, while hearing a suo motu petition regarding inadequate healthcare and infrastructure in tribal regions of Chhotaudepur, took note of steps initiated by…

Supreme Court Seeks States’ Responses on Model Rules for Private Coaching Institutes

In a suo motu case concerning the safety and regulation of private coaching centres, initiated after a tragic flooding incident in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar that claimed the lives of…

Supreme Court Issues Directions on Police Verification Delays in Government Appointments

The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, expressed concern over the failure of police authorities to submit police verification reports for candidates selected for government service within the prescribed time…

Supreme Court Issues Directions on Police Verification Delays in Government Appointments

The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, expressed concern over the failure of police authorities to submit police verification reports for candidates selected for government service within the prescribed time…

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Petition Challenging Disability Clause in PG Medical Education Regulations

7 Dec 20247 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging Regulation 4.8 of the Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, which deems individuals with hearing disabilities of 40% or more ineligible…

Supreme Court Seeks Affidavits from States and UTs on Homeless Shelters

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) and states/UTs to file detailed affidavits addressing the availability, adequacy, and condition of shelters for homeless persons, especially…

Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere with Gujarat High Court’s Order on Fishing Ban Extension

The Supreme Court recently declined to interfere with a Gujarat High Court decision that dismissed a writ petition challenging the extended fishing ban in the Arabian Sea. The ban, extended…

Supreme Court Considers Reforming AoR Responsibilities and Filing Procedures

On December 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of India extensively deliberated on issues surrounding false statements in remission petitions and the systemic challenges posed by the current practices of Advocates-on-Record…