Facts of the Case The petition was filed challenging the Indian Army’s policy restricting the intake of women officers into the Judge Advocate ...
Punjab and Haryana HC Held That Denying Maternity Leave to Contractual Employees Violates Article 14
Facts of the Case The petitioner was empanelled as a Clinic Assistant under the Aam Aadmi Clinic, City Raman, District Bathinda. On 16 May 202 ...
Madras HC Issued Guidelines Holding That Draft Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules Must Be Accompanied by Sensitisation of Teachers and an Inclusive Transgender Policy
Facts of the Case The writ petition was filed in the backdrop of longstanding demands from the transgender and intersex community for effectiv ...
Supreme Court held that reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities is a constitutional mandate under Articles 14 and 21, not a matter of administrative discretion.
Facts of the Case The Appellant was employed as a driver by the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) on 01.05.2014, after ...
SC Held That Courts Must Ensure Inclusive Toilet Facilities for Women, PwD, and Transgender Persons: One Final Chance Given to High Courts for Compliance
Facts of the Case The case arose from a writ petition highlighting the absence and inadequacy of basic toilet facilities in courts across Indi ...
Allahabad High Court stated that denying light duty to a disabled employee violates the RPwD Act and amounts to systemic discrimination.
Facts of the Case: The petitioner, employed as a bus driver with the respondent‑corporation, sustained a locomotor impairment during the course of ...
Supreme Court ruled that accessible infrastructure and healthcare are mandatory for prisoners with disabilities and directed Tamil Nadu to amend its Prison Manual within six months to comply with the RPwD Act and UNCRPD.
Facts of the Case The petitioner, an advocate and a person with multiple disabilities, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, an ...
Madras High Court Stated That Maternity Period Is Legally Equivalent to Active Service for Fulfilling Bond Terms
Facts of the Case Ms. K completed her MS (General Surgery) from Thanjavur Medical College under the 2016-19 academic session. As per the terms ...
Rajasthan HC Stated Minor Victim’s Right to Continue Pregnancy Prevails Over Parental Consent
Facts of the Case The case revolved around a petition filed by a woman seeking medical termination of her 17-year-and-5-month-old daughter's p ...
Andhra Pradesh HC States That Section 498A IPC, Which Addresses Cruelty By Husband Or His Relatives, Is Also Applicable To A Transgender Woman In A Heterosexual Relationship
Facts of the Case The case arises from a complaint filed by a transgender woman against her husband and his family members, alleging cruelty a ...
Kerala High Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Parents and orders Gender-Neutral Birth Certificate
Facts of the Case The petition was filed by Zahhad and Ziya Paval, a transgender couple recognized as India’s first transgender parents. Zahha ...
Supreme Court Directs States and Union Territories to Ensure Full Implementation of Domestic Violence Act with Designation of Protection Officers, Shelter Homes, and Legal Aid Mechanisms
Facts of the Case The Supreme Court was hearing a writ petition filed by the NGO We the Women of India, seeking effective implementation of th ...
Madras HC Stated Expansive Definition of Family Includes Same-Sex Couples Without Legal Marriage
Facts of the Case The case arose from a habeas corpus petition filed by a woman seeking the release of her partner, a lesbian woman who was al ...
Kerala HC Rules Denial of Public Employment to Hepatitis B Afflicted Candidate as Unjust and Violative of Article 14
Facts of the case The Fertilizers and Chemical Travancore Limited herein after referred to as “FACT” published a notification for the post of ...
Supreme Court Upholds Equal Retirement Benefits For All Benchmark Disabilities, Not Just Visual Impairment
Facts of the case The Appellant who has a permanent locomotor disability of 60%, was appointed as an Electrician with the first respondent on ...
Supreme Court’s Intervention in POCSO Case and Advocacy for Comprehensive Sex Education
Facts of the Case: In 2018, a 14-year-old girl from rural West Bengal eloped with a 25-year-old man, leading to their marriage. The girl's mot ...
Supreme Court Upholds Maternity Leave For Woman With Children From Previous Marriage: A Step Toward Inclusive Reproductive Rights
Facts of the case The Appellant had 2 children from the first wedlock, one was born in the year 2007 and the other was born in the year 2011. ...
Delhi HC Stated That a Mother Quitting Her Job Due to Long Commute and Full-Time Childcare Responsibilities Is Not Voluntary Abandonment of Work and Entitles Her to Maintenance
Facts of the Case The present case arose from a revision petition filed by a husband challenging an interim maintenance order passed by the Fa ...
Rajasthan HC Stated That a Mother Has Every Right to Have Her Name in Child’s Academic Records, As It Shapes Legal and Emotional Identity
Facts of the Case The petitioner, a student, filed a writ petition seeking correction of his mother’s name in his academic records (Class 10th ...
Delhi High Court Stresses Inclusivity and Directs Centre to Expedite Accessibility Guidelines for OTT Platforms
Facts of the Case The case originated from a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Akshat Baldwa, represented by Advocate Rahul Bajaj, bef ...
Supreme Court Says States Must Ensure Disabled-Friendly Footpaths
Facts of the Case: In a public interest litigation concerning road and pedestrian safety, the Supreme Court of India was addressing issues rel ...