The battle for Aadhaar is still ongoing. Every day, there is a new update related to it. The latest one being that Supreme Court on Wednesday is expected to hold a hearing to decide if privacy is a fundamental right, a significant question that has a bearing on the government’s push[Read More…]
Tag: Petitions
UP woman gives ‘Talaq’ over dowry issue
A Muslim woman took to the Shariyat to divorce her husband after being abused by him and his family over the exchange of dowry. The incident came at a time when the petitions are being heard over the practice of Triple talaq in apex court. This is a first-of-its-kind incident[Read More…]
In a first, Ministry seeks netizens’ suggestions on draft policy
In a first such move, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is seeking some out-of-the-box ideas and suggestions from people on a draft on National Policy for Women. The suggestions would be incorporated into the policy. The ministry is seeking suggestions so that it can conclude the draft. The[Read More…]
Saudi women can file law suit of their choice
“Petitions seeking money and publicity won’t be entertained” says miffed CJI TS Thakur
Toughening his stand on “frivolous” PILs, Chief Justice of India TS Thakur slammed various petitions this week. Stating that petitions meant for “making money and publicity” won’t be entertained at all, he said “It is high time, judiciary should teach such petitioners a lesson and a heavy cost should be[Read More…]