Duration: 2-hour workshopDate: 25th July 2024Time: 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.Mod: Online (Microsoft Teams)Price: 750 + GST Broad overview of the worksh ...
The Orissa High Court ruled that “no work, no pay” doesn’t apply when the employer is at fault for not using the employee’s services.
Fact of the Case: Initially appointed as a History Lecturer at Joda Women’s College on 05.09.1988, the Petitioner was terminated on 23.09.1995 ...
CJI opines that menstrual leave policy could potentially create difficulties for women seeking employment.
Facts: On July 8, the Apex Court asked the Union government to consult all relevant stakeholders on the issue of implementing a menstrual leave po ...
LGBT+ individuals are entitled to complete autonomy over the most intimate decisions relating to their personal life, including the choice of their partners – Kerala HC
Fact: In this case, the petitioner, a close associate of Ms. X, a transwoman, sought the court's immediate intervention. He asserted that Ms. X’s ...
Maharaj: Exploring power dynamics and abuse within a religious context
INTRODUCTION Many turn to religion as an institution that offers support, community and an opportunity for spiritual growth. However, often, reli ...
Familial Rejection of LGBTQIA+ Individuals Highlights the Need to Recognize Families as ‘Sites of Violence’ and Ensuring Protection – Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently noted that LGBTIQA+ people need protection rather than guardianship, and that families can frequently turn into places ...
State Govt should prescribe separate norms for transgender persons in employment and educational avenues – Madras High Court
Introduction: The state government has been directed by the Madras High Court to create special standards for transgender people in terms of job a ...
Judges Should Not Attempt to Change Couples’ Views or Sexual Orientation says SC in its guidelines to HC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled in a landmark decision that High Courts must follow when considering habeas corpus petitions or requests for pol ...
The Calcutta HC directed the state govt to implement 1% reservation for transgender persons in all public employment.
Introduction According to the Supreme Court's NALSA recommendations, the West Bengal government has been ordered by the Calcutta High Court to gua ...
Introduction to DEIB Concepts
Broad overview of the workshop: 👉Introduction to DEIB Concepts👉Exploring Intersections of identities of protected groups👉DEIB : Role of the Ind ...
State Must Exercise Parens Patriae for Person with Mental Disability Lacking Family Support: Madras High Court
Introduction The petitioner, a daily wager with little money, has come before the court to ask for state assistance in caring for his son, 20, who ...
Queering Indian Pop Media with Ashish Sawhney
A Sneak Peek at what the LinkedIn Live will cover: 👉 To understand the history of negative queer and trans stereotypes in Indian pop media.👉 To ...
Radical Feminist Responses to Oppressive Social Structures: Highlighting South Korea’s 4B movement
INTRODUCTION “Marriage and childbirth are closely intertwined; women are pressured to sacrifice their career once they have a child or get married ...
Delhi High Court Urges Judicial Academy to Include ‘Gender Equality’ in Curriculum, Highlights Dangers of Hidden Biases
Introduction The Delhi High Court stressed how crucial it is to include topics like gender equality and cultural diversity in the Delhi Judicial A ...
Critical Need for Employers To Show Compassion For Expectant Employees- Bombay High Court
Introduction The Bombay High Court on 10th May 2024 ordered the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to provide maternity benefits to a female employ ...
Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 and recent amendments: Implications for Employers
Introduction The previous article in this series reviewed the major principles of The Maternity Benefits Act,1961 and the main amendments, as incor ...
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition for Termination of 30-Week Pregnancy
On Wednesday, May 15, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition (H vs Union Of India And Anr.| Diary No. 22763-2024) filed by a 20-year-old unmarried wo ...
Supreme Court Permits Disabled Candidates to Attend Interview For Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services If They Fulfill SC/ST Minimum Marks Criteria
Facts: The Supreme Court resumed its hearing on May 21 on a suo motu case involving a Madhya Pradesh rule that prohibits candidates who are blind ...
Kerala High Court held that Forcing Rape Victim to Give Birth to Child Of Man Who Assaulted Her Violates Right To Dignity Under Article 21
Facts of the Case: The Kerala High Court received an application from a sixteen-year-old rape victim who was studying in standard 11th grade, aski ...
Kerala High Court Grants Termination of 27-Week Pregnancy Due to Foetal Abnormalities, Places Responsibility on Petitioner for Child’s Upbringing if Born Alive
Introduction In the current case, a married couple requested permission from the court to end the petitioner's pregnancy medically, citing signifi ...
Accessibility Workstations and Vulnerable Witness Rooms In Delhi HC, District Courts To Be Made Available To Accused With Disabilities For Hybrid Hearings
A Circular was issued by the Hon’ble Acting chief justice of Delhi High court to makecourtrooms more accessible. Acting Hon’ble Chief Justice issued ...