Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Haryana Rule Deferring Compassionate Assistance For Kin Accused Of Murdering Govt Employee

The Court also clarified that 'compassionate assistance' was different from 'compassionate appointment'.

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...

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.

'Homemakers Are Nation Builders' : Supreme Court Quantifies Homemaker Contribution As Rs 30K Per Month In Motor Accident Claims

The Court recognized 'loss of domestic care' as an additional ground for compensation in motor accident claims.

Menstrual Hygiene Right Must Be Made 'Meaningful And Workable' : Supreme Court Tells Union & States

The Court warned that any laxity in compliance with its directions will be viewed strictly.

Article 25 Doesn't Include Right To Seek Public Holiday On Religious Occasion : Supreme Court

The Court, while expressing deep reverence for Guru Gobind Singh Ji, declined a plea seeking a public holiday for Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.

'Disturbing Animals After Lawful Import May Result In Cruelty' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Vantara

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a PIL alleging violations of international wildlife trade norms in the importation of animals by Vantara, noting that the issues raised were already rejected last year in another matter after an SIT inquiry found no foul play.A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria refused to entertain the PIL filed by Karanartham Viramah Foundation...

'Legal Profession Tainted' : Supreme Court Condemns Barabanki Lawyers' Toll Plaza Hooliganism & Attack On Advocate For Representing Accused

The Court urged the Bar Council of India to take disciplinary action.

'Let's Not Add To Holidays' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking National Holiday For Guru Gobind Jayanti

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 17) dismissed a petition seeking to declare Guru Gobind Jayanti as a national holiday.A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta dismissed a writ petition filed in 2020 by the All India Shiromani Singh Sabha.Justice Mehta, commenting that India was a "holy land of holidays", said, "Let us not add to that".When the bench...

Air Force Group Insurance Society Is 'State' Under Article 12 Of Constitution : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held Air Force Group Insurance Society to be a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, amenable to Writ Jurisdiction. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Vipul M Pancholi overturned the Delhi High Court's decision refusing to consider Air Force Group Insurance Society (“Society”) as 'State'. The bench held that since the Society performs a public...

'Privy Purse Privileges To Princely Rulers Can't Be Claimed As Legal Rights' : Supreme Court Rejects Mizo Chiefs' Claim

The Court rejected the argument of Mizo Chiefs that they were at par with the other princely rulers and hence entitled to privy purse benefits.

Supreme Court Urges Union To Bring Law On Passive Euthanasia

The Supreme Court on Wednesday(March 11) voiced the need for legislation to govern passive euthanasia in India. It said that due to the legislative vacuum on this issue in India, the Court has to intervene, from time to time, to frame guidelines as a matter of constitutional necessity.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan said this while allowing withdrawal...