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HC: Foreigners can invoke Domestic Violence Act before Indian courts
An estranged wife, a US citizen, filed a domestic violence case in the Madras High court. She filed the complaint to a Mahila Court under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. To counter her case, the husband filed a petition to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
SC’s split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on pleas contesting the Karnataka High Court’s refusal to lift hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka. Key facts The Karnataka HC held that wearing hijab is not part of the essential religious ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
SC Order on Legal Abortion
The Supreme Court recently held that women, regardless of their marital status, are entitled to safe and legal abortion until 24 weeks of pregnancy. Key facts The apex court held that any differentiation between a married or unmarried woman under ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Livestreaming of Constitutional Bench Proceedings
For the first time, India’s apex court livestreamed the three separate constitutional bench proceedings simultaneously in YouTube. Key facts More than 8 lakh people viewed the proceedings before the three Constitution Benches. The livestreaming was closely monitored by technical support ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
What is the significance of recent SC judgement on ‘Right to be forgotten’?
Recently, the Supreme Court recognised the ‘right to be forgotten’ as part of ‘right to privacy’ and ordered to develop a mechanism of removing personal details of litigants involved in matrimonial litigation. The bench was considering a plea of women which ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Supreme Court on National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) position
Supreme Court in a landmark judgement noted that, “National Green Tribunal does have suo moto powers and it can hear environmental issues on its own”. Key Points This order came even though Union government said NGT does not have powers ..