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HC issues new guidelines on sexual harassment at work
"Complaints under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 shall be addressed to D S Bhandari, officer on special duty (general administration), high court, in writing," the notice...
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Interest of public to be given priority over that of religious groups
"In the present case, the temple proposed to be built is meant for a religious community and their interests and the same cannot be allowed to supersede the interests of the public at large…Protection...
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HC comes down heavily on Income Tax department’s tax terror
The court passed an exemplary order on July 10, 2014 which read “The Revenue officers must realize that just like other powers an executive power confined in them is in the nature of a Trust. They hold...
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SC enjoys people’s confidence says Sr Counsel Venugopal
He particularly praised the Supreme Court for its step-by-step measures for ensuring that those within the system cannot simply get away with their abuse of power. He further stated that despite all...
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Be transparent when treating patients says Bombay HC to Hospitals
Even thought hospitals have the constitutional right to issue legitimate bills, they must treat the disputes raised by patients and their family in a more compassionate manner, said the HC division...
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Madras High Court roots for e-auction by banks
“We should take note of the fact that we are in the age of Facebook, YouTube and Twitter...Even though India might not have come of age to compete with advanced countries in the use of digital...
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SC expresses concern over slow pace of justice delivery system
"Fast tracking one category of cases is not going to improve the situation. It would affect other cases. Fast tracking of justice is needed for all cases not only for one category. Ask government to...
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Bombay HC asks Union Government to amend existing laws for drunk driving
The Bombay High Court asks Union Government to amend existing laws for drunk driving. Bombay HC issued directives to the Union Govt to consider amendment of the section 279 of the IPC (rash and...
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Delhi High Court asks Center To Bring Forth a New Email Policy For...
The Delhi High Court asks Union government To Bring Forth a New Email Policy For Bureaucrats At The Earliest. The new policy prohibits government officials from using services offered by offshore...
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Schools Should Be Held Responsible for Having a Child Protection Policy
Following the shocking discovery of sexual abuse of a six year old in a Bangalore school last month, activists are emphasizing on the need for school to develop an effective child protection policy.The...
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Treat suicide survivors with Compassion, Not with iron hand
Similar amendment must be brought about in the Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that criminalizes suicide and suicide attempts. However, according to those struggling on behalf of suicide...
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Petition filed for extension of abortion period to 28 weeks
Based on the input of experts on the matter, it is argued that due to the rapid advancement of technology, abortion at any stage poses no threat for the woman undergoing it. The petition also cited the...
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What are human rights? How to file a human rights complaint?
His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet reminded human rights workers that "the protection of these rights and freedoms are of immense importance, both for the individuals affected and for the...
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Court orders private hospital to refund patient’s money
Apparently, the hospital in question came under the High Court’s wrath because they took treatment fee from the laborer despite being aware of the fact that he was covered by the Chief Minister’s...
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More stringent rules for recovering bounced cheque money
Earlier, a case under the aforementioned Section could be initiated by the holder of the cheque at his place of business or residence. But, a bench of justices comprising TS Thakur, Vikramjit Sen and C...
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HC orders against claims of self acquired property of in-laws
While passing the judgment, the court also made clear that this was not the case with only a daughter-in-law but also the same holds in case of an adult son or daughter as they too have no right to...
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Supreme Court penalizes hospital for medical negligence
Justices MY Eqbal and Arun Mishr dismissed the hospital’s appeal and said, “We do not find any reason to differ with the finding that it was only because of the negligence on the part of the Hospital...
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HC rules in favor of daughter’s entitlement to ancestral property
“Section 6 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 as amended by the Amendment Act of 2005 is retroactive (taking effect from a date in the past) in operation,” announced a full Bench comprising Chief Justice...
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CJI against Government’s encroachment for NJAC Bill
He has already reminded the government that the collegiums system has not failed. He also took the opportunity to explain it to the lawmakers that, "The Constitution accommodates a natural process" of...
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Auto union appeals against ban on political advertising on PSV
The matter is to be heard on August 22, 2014. The new plea filed by the auto union asks for permission to advert social messages with political content on their vehicles urging that the guidelines were...
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