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Breastfeeding A Facet Of Right To Life Under Constitution: Kerala High Court
A mother's right to breastfeed and that of a baby to be breastfed are facets of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Kerala High Court said on Friday.
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Pregnant Minor's Views "Important Factor" In Abortion Cases: Supreme Court
In a significant order, the Supreme Court highlighting "fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution" said that the opinion of a pregnant minor is an "important factor" while deciding on abortion.
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Article 21 Soul Of Constitution, Citizen's Liberty Paramount: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that Article 21 is the soul of the Constitution as the liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and the high court not expeditiously adjudicating matters related to it would deprive a person of this precious right.
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Liberty Of Citizen Is Of Paramount Importance, Says Supreme Court
The liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and not deciding a matter pertaining to it expeditiously will deprive a person of the precious right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has said.
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Right To Adopt Child Can't Be Fundamental Right, Declares Delhi High Court
The right to adopt a child cannot be raised to the status of a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution and the prospective adoptive parents do not have any right to choose who to adopt, the Delhi High Court has said.
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Choice Of Life Partner Can't Be Affected By Faith, Religion: Delhi High Court
The choice of a life partner cannot be affected by matters of faith and religion, the Delhi High Court said, observing that the right to marry is an incident of human liberty.
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Plea in Supreme Court To Accommodate Ukraine-Returned Medical Students In Indian Medical Colleges
The petition filed through advocate Ashwarya Sinha said that the education of about 14,000 evacuated Indian students has come to a complete halt and their fundamental rights protected under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India have become illusory
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Live-In Relationships Are Leading To Rise In Sexual Offences: High Court
The "bane of live-in relationship", a "byproduct" of rights conferred under Article 21 of the Constitution, is leading to a rise in sexual offences and promiscuity, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has said.
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Right To Livelihood Includes Right To Live In Safe Buildings: High Court
The Bombay High Court today said the right to livelihood enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right to live in safe buildings and houses and that the owner of the structure had a constitutional obligation to ensure this safety.
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Non-Payment Of Wages To Workers Is Violation Of Their Right To Life: High Court
Denying or delaying payment of wages to workers is a violation of their right to life guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution, the Bombay High Court said on Wednesday.
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Kerala Challenges Citizenship Act In Supreme Court, First State To Do So
The Kerala government has challenged the new Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) before the Supreme Court, becoming the first state to do so amid nationwide protests against the religion-based citizenship law.
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Female Genital Mutilation Violates Constitutional Rights: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said the practice of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community is violative of Article 21 and Article 15 of the Constitution that guarantees protection of life and personal liberty and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
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"Acts Of Cruelty Against Women Can Never Be Justified": Madras High Court
Condemning the practice of subjecting women to cruelty under the guise of ceremonies, the Madras High Court today observed that such acts can never be justified even if it had been followed for a very long time.
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Privacy A Fundamental Right: 10 Points On Huge Supreme Court Verdict
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today said that privacy is a constitutional right. Nine judges were unanimous in their finding, though they cited different reasons for their conclusion. The verdict on the right to privacy today is a major setback for the government, which had argued that the constitution does not guarantee individual priva...
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Constitution Doesn't Give Right to Choice of Food, High Court Told
The Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees right to life and personal liberty doesn't give right to choice of food, an intervener before the Bombay High Court on Friday argued during the hearing on petitions against ban on beef consumption and possession in Maharashtra.
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Breastfeeding A Facet Of Right To Life Under Constitution: Kerala High Court
A mother's right to breastfeed and that of a baby to be breastfed are facets of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Kerala High Court said on Friday.
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Pregnant Minor's Views "Important Factor" In Abortion Cases: Supreme Court
In a significant order, the Supreme Court highlighting "fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution" said that the opinion of a pregnant minor is an "important factor" while deciding on abortion.
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Article 21 Soul Of Constitution, Citizen's Liberty Paramount: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that Article 21 is the soul of the Constitution as the liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and the high court not expeditiously adjudicating matters related to it would deprive a person of this precious right.
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Liberty Of Citizen Is Of Paramount Importance, Says Supreme Court
The liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and not deciding a matter pertaining to it expeditiously will deprive a person of the precious right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has said.
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Right To Adopt Child Can't Be Fundamental Right, Declares Delhi High Court
The right to adopt a child cannot be raised to the status of a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution and the prospective adoptive parents do not have any right to choose who to adopt, the Delhi High Court has said.
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Choice Of Life Partner Can't Be Affected By Faith, Religion: Delhi High Court
The choice of a life partner cannot be affected by matters of faith and religion, the Delhi High Court said, observing that the right to marry is an incident of human liberty.
-
Plea in Supreme Court To Accommodate Ukraine-Returned Medical Students In Indian Medical Colleges
The petition filed through advocate Ashwarya Sinha said that the education of about 14,000 evacuated Indian students has come to a complete halt and their fundamental rights protected under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India have become illusory
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Live-In Relationships Are Leading To Rise In Sexual Offences: High Court
The "bane of live-in relationship", a "byproduct" of rights conferred under Article 21 of the Constitution, is leading to a rise in sexual offences and promiscuity, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has said.
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Right To Livelihood Includes Right To Live In Safe Buildings: High Court
The Bombay High Court today said the right to livelihood enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right to live in safe buildings and houses and that the owner of the structure had a constitutional obligation to ensure this safety.
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Non-Payment Of Wages To Workers Is Violation Of Their Right To Life: High Court
Denying or delaying payment of wages to workers is a violation of their right to life guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution, the Bombay High Court said on Wednesday.
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Kerala Challenges Citizenship Act In Supreme Court, First State To Do So
The Kerala government has challenged the new Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) before the Supreme Court, becoming the first state to do so amid nationwide protests against the religion-based citizenship law.
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Female Genital Mutilation Violates Constitutional Rights: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said the practice of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community is violative of Article 21 and Article 15 of the Constitution that guarantees protection of life and personal liberty and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
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"Acts Of Cruelty Against Women Can Never Be Justified": Madras High Court
Condemning the practice of subjecting women to cruelty under the guise of ceremonies, the Madras High Court today observed that such acts can never be justified even if it had been followed for a very long time.
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Privacy A Fundamental Right: 10 Points On Huge Supreme Court Verdict
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today said that privacy is a constitutional right. Nine judges were unanimous in their finding, though they cited different reasons for their conclusion. The verdict on the right to privacy today is a major setback for the government, which had argued that the constitution does not guarantee individual priva...
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Constitution Doesn't Give Right to Choice of Food, High Court Told
The Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees right to life and personal liberty doesn't give right to choice of food, an intervener before the Bombay High Court on Friday argued during the hearing on petitions against ban on beef consumption and possession in Maharashtra.
