News Update Supreme Court: Inordinate Delays in Death Penalty Execution Violate Article 21 10 Dec 2024 On December 9, the Supreme Court held that prolonged delays in executing death sentences dehumanize convicts and, when caused by factors beyond their control, necessitate commutation to life imprisonment. The…
News Update 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…
News Update Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Bar Politically Affiliated Lawyers from Holding Bar Body Positions 6 Dec 20246 Dec 2024 On December 6, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to prohibit individuals affiliated with political parties from becoming office-bearers of Bar Associations and Bar Councils. A bench comprising Justice…
News Update Supreme Court Directs Non-Compliant States/UTs to Submit Affidavits for Compliance with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 6 Dec 2024 In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to non-compliant states and Union Territories (UTs) to file affidavits by February 2025, outlining the steps taken…
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