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Supreme Court Lays Down Principles For Psychological Evaluation Of Children In Custody Disputes

The Supreme Court today laid down a set of broad principles for courts dealing with requests for psychological or psychiatric evaluation of children in custody, visitation and parental access disputes, holding that “minimum intrusion” into a child's life should be the norm and courts must remain sensitive to the risk of re-traumatisation.A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh made the observations in a case involving a custody dispute where the child is also an alleged...

In Judgment On Homemakers, Supreme Court Cites 2023 Handbook Which CJI Surya Kant Called 'Too Harvard-Oriented'

The Supreme Court on Thursday (July 11) delivered a landmark judgment which recognized homemakers' contribution as 'nation builders', and directed that their contribution must be quantified a minimum as Rs 30,000 per month.The Court held that when a homemaker dies in a motor vehicle accident, the loss of domestic care must be separately awarded as a head of compensation, quantified at Rs 30,000 per month. It is notable that in this judgment, the bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and...

'Patriarchal Preference For Male Child Continues' : Supreme Court Calls For Strict Enforcement Of Sex-Selection Prohibition

The Court noted that while sex-ratio has improved, sex-selection practices are still continuing.

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Order To Centre To Assess Suitability Of UP Home Secretary Sanjay Prasad

The Supreme Court today(June 11) stayed the Allahabad High Court's recent order criticising the conduct of Uttar Pradesh Additional Cheif Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad IAS, and referring his file to the Dept of Personnel and Training (DoPT) for the assessment of his suitability for future assignments by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).The bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Atul S Chandurkar stayed the order while hearing a petition filed by...

Calcutta High Court Questions Rebel-TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee's Appointment As LoP By Speaker After Expulsion From Political Party

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday questioned whether the West Bengal Assembly Speaker could recognise a Leader of Opposition (LoP) allegedly without the consent of the political party concerned, while hearing a challenge to the recognition of rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP instead of the Mamata Banerjee-led faction's nominee, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.Justice Krishna Rao was hearing a...

'Average Pendency Of 6 Yrs In MACTs' : Supreme Court Issues Directions To Expedite Motor Accident Compensation Claims

The Court observed that long pendency derailed the grant of 'just compensation' to accident victims.

Courts Must Order Psychological Assessment Of Child Only If Necessary; Minimum Intrusion Should Be Norm: Supreme Court

The Court reiterated that children who suffered sexual abuse should not be exposed to processes that may cause secondary victimisation.

'Can't Defame Anybody On Social Media' : Bombay High Court Asks Salman Khan's Neighbour To Consider Deleting Posts Against Him

The Court asked the party why he uploaded social media videos when he has approached the Courts regarding the dispute with Khan.

'My Son Appeared For Govt In Connected Matter' : Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Jacqueline Fernandez Plea In ED Case

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra of the Supreme Court on Thursday recused from hearing actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea challenging a Delhi court order framing charges against her in the ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.A Bench comprising Justice PK Mishra and Justice AS Chandurkar was hearing the matter when Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Court that he was appearing for the respondent(ED).At that stage, Justice Mithal observed...

Calcutta High Court Protects TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee From Coercive Steps In MLA Sign Forgery Case, Asks Him To Appear Before CID

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted interim protection from coercive action to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in a case alleging forgery of signatures of newly-elected TMC MLAs in a resolution relating to the appointment of the Leader of Opposition after the Assembly elections.Justice Kausik Chanda directed Banerjee to appear before the investigating agency at 6 PM on Thursday (today) and cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the West Bengal CID, while...

Supreme Court To Hear Congress's Meenakshi Natarajan Plea Against Rejection Of Rajya Sabha Candidature Tomorrow, Questions Maintainability

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to list tomorrow the writ petition filed by Congress memger Meenakshi Natarajn challenging the rejection f her Rajya Sabha candidature from Madhya Pradesh.A bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice AS Chandurkar agreed to list the matter after an oral request by Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi for an urgent hearing.Singhvi pressed for an urgent hearing either today or tomorrow, saying today was the last day to withdraw...