ANI sues Wikipedia for defamation, seeks 2 crore compensation
ANI Media Private Limited has filed a lawsuit against Wikipedia in the Delhi High Court over a defamatory description of the news agency. The suit seeks to restrain Wikipedia from publishing defamatory content on the its page and seeks removal of the content.
Supreme court’s take on Maternity leave
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 8) directed the Union to consult all stakeholders regarding the implementation of a menstrual leave policy for working women. The bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, heard a
Sharing Google PIN as a condition for bail violates right to privacy: SC
An appeal was filed against the conditions that were imposed by the Delhi HC, whereby the Nigerian national, Frank Vitus was granted bail, who was a accused in a drugs case The bench comprised of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The
Calcutta High Court Debates Aadhaar’s Role in Citizenship
The Calcutta High Court has heard arguments regarding whether an Aadhaar number is proof of citizenship or domicile. Senior counsel Laxmi Gupta, representing the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), argued that it does not, citing the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Act. Gupta
Orissa High Court Grants Maternity Leave to Surrogate Mothers
In a landmark ruling, the Orissa High Court has declared that women employees who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to maternity leave. This decision underscores the significance of maternity leave for the well-being of both the mother and the child. Background The
High Court of Allahabad Questions POCSO Act Abuse in Adolescent Relationships
Why did the Allahabad High Court find fault with the POCSO Act’s implementation in this particular case? – The court expressed worries about the abuse of POCSO against teens in consenting relationships when it granted bail to Satish Alias Chand, who is accused
NTA Opposes NEET-UG 2024 Exam Cancellation
Which are the main points that the National Testing Agency (NTA) made in its Supreme Court brief? In an affidavit, the NTA opposed the cancellation of NEET-UG 2024, claiming that the exam’s overall integrity was not compromised by isolated cases of misconduct in
Significantly Lower Syllabus Scores for NEET-UG 24; It’s Inaccurate To Assume Top Scorers Come From Specific Centers: NTA To Supreme Court
In the NEET-UG 2024 case, what are the main claims made by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in their affidavit? What effect did the shortened syllabus have on students’ NEET-UG 2024 performance? What elements of NEET-UG 2024 led to a rise in applicants
Himachal Pradesh High Court: First interim bail under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita granted
How does the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s interim bail measure measure up? What accusations did Baldev Singh face, and who is he? Why did the High Court give Baldev Singh temporary bail? What was the course of the High Court proceedings? Positive question
An overview of Speaker elections from the first Lok Sabha to the 18th
Which past elections have influenced the Speaker’s position in the Lok Sabha? Examine important elections from 1952, when G.V. Mavalankar held them, to the present, when events have affected the selecting process. What partnerships and obstacles do political parties face in this year’s
