The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in the case of Sushma Devi v. State of Himachal Pradesh and Ors., was considering the question of whether a woman employed on a contract basis with the government is entitled to avail maternity leave even in cases wh ...
Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live, says Norman Cousins Facts: The couple in this revision, John (Christian by faith) and Anitha (Hindu by faith) (names changed to protect their privacy ...
In the matter of Vanisha v. XYZ & State of Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court on April 20, 2021, quashed the proceedings initiated by a mother (Respondent No. 1) under the provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (D ...
The High Court of Kerala in the case of XXX vs. Union of India, State of Kerala, The Superintendent, Medical College Hospital Manjeri and The Superintendent, Medical College, Kozhikode, WP(C). No. 9982 OF 2021(W) held that the pregnancy in the case ...
In Treasa Josfine v. State of Kerala & Ors., the Kerala High Court on 9th April 2021 set aside an embargo contained in a job notification issued by Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (Respondent No. 2) that 'only male candidates can apply', as b ...
Introduction: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is a landmark legislation that has revolutionized the landscape of disability rights in India. With its comprehensive provisions and progressive approach, this act seeks to emp ...
The National Trust Act, 1999: Uplifting Lives and Ensuring Inclusion Introduction: The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 is a pivotal legi ...
Introduction: In a world that strives for inclusivity, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter referred to as DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, stands as a beacon of hope a ...
The "Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities" (UDID) project is an initiative implemented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The project aims to establish a National Database for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and issue ...
Introduction: The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 is a significant legislation that aims to promote and regulate the field of rehabilitation and special education in India. Enacted to ensure the highest standards of professional c ...
