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Govt authorities to pay ₹30 lakh compensation to families of those who die while cleaning sewers: SC

SC orders gov't to pay ₹30 lakh to kin of those who die while cleaning sewers, ₹20 lakh to those with permanent disabilities. Gov't must ensure manual scavenging is eradicated & HCs can monitor cases. PIL led to ruling; 347 died in last 5 yrs in UP, TN & Delhi.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages | Explained

The Hindu decodes the same-sex marriage verdict, the divided opinions on adoption rights and civil unions, and where the judgment sits in the larger queer rights movement in India.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Always stood with citizens to protect their freedoms and choices: Congress on SC’s same sex marriage verdict

Congress is studying the different judgments of the five-judge bench, says Jairam Ramesh; adds that the Congress is a party of inclusion and firmly believes in non-discriminatory processes

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

SC orders IAF, Army to pay ₹1.54 crore to veteran who contracted HIV through blood transfusion at field hospital

SC holds IAF, Army liable to pay ₹1.54 cr. to veteran infected with HIV via blood transfusion. Court chastises govt. for lack of dignity, honour & compassion towards veteran. Records show veteran was stonewalled & discriminated against. Court reminds Armed Forces of their duty to ensure highest safety standards.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

What has the Supreme Court said about the validity of ‘self-respect’ marriages? | Explained

We examine what self-respect marriages are and what the Supreme Court has recently said about its validity

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Avoid stereotypical approach while examining pleas by convicts for premature release: SC

SC holds stereotypical approach to premature release of convicts frustrates goal of reforming prisoners; ultimate goal of imprisonment is reformative; trial judge's view not to be followed mechanically; remission process should include aspects like age, health, familial relationships, etc.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

SC comes out with fresh roster on allocation of cases to benches; top 3 benches to hear PILs

Justice Chandrachud’s predecessor, CJI U.U. Lalit, had allocated PILs to all the benches.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Traditions have not stopped the concept of marriage from evolving: SC

The Supreme Court on May 9 said the Constitution has itself been a “tradition-breaker”, and though tradition may have created the idea of heterosexual marriage, it has not been able to stop society from evolving and bringing changes to the very concept of marriage.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

SC seeks Centre's response on grant of social benefits to same-sex couples

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the government to give a response on social benefits that can be given to same-sex couples even without legal recognition of their marital status. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 27, 2023

Supreme Court To Hear Pleas Challenging Validity Of CAA On 6 December

A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi granted two weeks to Assam and Tripura governments to file their responses on the pleas. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Oct 31, 2022