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SC Handbook on Gender Stereotypes

August 17, 2023

Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, has released a 30-page handbook aiming to address gender stereotypes in judicial discourse. The handbook, intended for judges and legal practitioners, highlights the significance of using gender-neutral and accurate language in legal proceedings. It ..

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US Court Holds State Liable for Climate Breach, Empowering Global Litigation Trend

August 16, 2023

In a groundbreaking legal victory, a group of young residents from Montana’s Missoula successfully sued their own state for violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. On August 14, a district court judge ruled in favor of ..

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India Overhauls Criminal Laws

August 14, 2023

India is poised for a substantial legal transformation as key legislations are set to be replaced to align its criminal justice system with evolving societal values. The proposed reforms include the replacement of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 with ..

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Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023

August 4, 2023

The Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023 has been a significant development in the realm of media regulation in India. Introduced by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur in the Rajya Sabha on a particular date, this ..

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Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 – Current Updates 2 (July, 2023)

July 27, 2023

Amidst protests against Manipur violence, the Lok Sabha recently passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. The bill aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, with the objective of increasing India’s forest cover by creating a ..

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National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 and the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023

July 25, 2023

The Indian government has taken significant strides in the healthcare sector by introducing two crucial Bills in Parliament – the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, and the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023. These Bills aim to bring about ..

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Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 and the Mediation Bill

July 20, 2023

The Union Cabinet has recently cleared two significant bills, namely the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 and the Mediation Bill. These bills aim to address important aspects of press regulation and the resolution of civil or commercial disputes ..

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New Guidelines for the Designation of Senior Advocates in SC

July 18, 2023

The Supreme Court of India has recently released new guidelines regarding the designation of senior advocates. These guidelines aim to streamline the process of conferring the prestigious ‘senior advocate’ designation to practicing advocates. Led by Justice SK Kaul, a three-judge ..

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Telangana Eunuchs Act

July 12, 2023

The Telangana High Court recently made a significant ruling on July 6, striking down the Telangana Eunuchs Act of 1919. The court found the Act to be unconstitutional, infringing upon the rights of transgender individuals and undermining their equality, privacy, ..

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Horizontal Reservations for Transgender Persons

July 4, 2023

The issue of providing additional reservations for transgender persons in education and public employment has come under scrutiny in the Bombay High Court. The Maharashtra government has responded that it would be challenging to implement additional reservations due to the ..

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