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Court Allows Woman To Terminate 22-Week Pregnancy, Cites Fundamental Right
A pregnant woman's bodily autonomy and right of self-determination are an intrinsic part of her fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, the Delhi High Court has observed while allowing a woman to terminate her 22-week pregnancy from a trans
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Ceased To Be A State Entity: Supreme Court On Air India Post Disinvestment
Air India Limited (AIL) ceased to be State or its instrumentality under Article 12 of the Constitution after its disinvestment and take over by the Tata Group in January 2022, and no case of alleged violation of fundamental right would lie against it
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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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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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"Makers Of Constitution Placed Lord Ram's Image In Chapter On Fundamental Rights": Veep
The spirit of "Ram Rajya" is enshrined in the Constitution and its makers had thoughtfully placed the picture of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Goddess Sita on the top of the chapter related to Fundamental Rights, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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Foreigners Cant Claim Right To Reside, Settle In India: Delhi High Court
The Indian Constitution does not allow a foreign national to claim the right to reside and settle in India, the Delhi High Court has said while observing that the fundamental right of foreigners is limited to the right to life and liberty.
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Under-Trial Accused Cannot Be Jailed For Indefinite Period: Bombay High Court
A person cannot be incarcerated for an indefinite period of time pending trial as it is violative of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India, the Bombay High Court said while granting bail to a man, accused in a double murder
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"Dead Have Rights": Bombay High Court On Request For More Burial Grounds
The dead have a fundamental right under the Constitution to be buried with dignity, the Bombay High Court said, while hearing a plea highlighting the lack of a burial space in the eastern suburbs of the city.
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"Will Be In Breach Of Special Powers If...": Supreme Court On Personal Liberty
Highlighting the importance of "personal liberty", the Supreme Court today said it will be acting "in breach" of its special constitutional powers if it does not act in cases pertaining to the violation of the fundamental rights
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Gay Couple Goes To Supreme Court, Seeks Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriage
They stressed that the top court has also expressly held that members of the LGBTQ+ community have the same human, fundamental, and constitutional rights as other citizens.
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Delhi Woman Goes To Court "On Behalf Of All Dogs". This Is What She Wants
Section 399 in MCD Act goes against the fundamental right to life as described in the Constitution and the laws on animal protection, says petition; court issues notices to government
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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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PM's Photo On A Certificate Can't Interfere With Fundamental Right: Court
The rights guaranteed under the Constitution cannot be treated so wafer-thin and hence citizens cannot be intolerant to the extent that they cannot withstand the photograph of the Prime Minister in a certificate, the Kerala High Court has said.
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Pushes For Right To Health As Fundamental Right In Constitution
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday demanded the Centre insert the Right to Health as part of fundamental rights of the Constitution.
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"Name Is An Expression Of One's Individuality, Identity": Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that expression of one's name in the manner one wishes is a fundamental right enshrined under Article (19)(1)(a) of the Constitution.
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Court Allows Woman To Terminate 22-Week Pregnancy, Cites Fundamental Right
A pregnant woman's bodily autonomy and right of self-determination are an intrinsic part of her fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, the Delhi High Court has observed while allowing a woman to terminate her 22-week pregnancy from a trans
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Ceased To Be A State Entity: Supreme Court On Air India Post Disinvestment
Air India Limited (AIL) ceased to be State or its instrumentality under Article 12 of the Constitution after its disinvestment and take over by the Tata Group in January 2022, and no case of alleged violation of fundamental right would lie against it
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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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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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"Makers Of Constitution Placed Lord Ram's Image In Chapter On Fundamental Rights": Veep
The spirit of "Ram Rajya" is enshrined in the Constitution and its makers had thoughtfully placed the picture of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Goddess Sita on the top of the chapter related to Fundamental Rights, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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Foreigners Cant Claim Right To Reside, Settle In India: Delhi High Court
The Indian Constitution does not allow a foreign national to claim the right to reside and settle in India, the Delhi High Court has said while observing that the fundamental right of foreigners is limited to the right to life and liberty.
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Under-Trial Accused Cannot Be Jailed For Indefinite Period: Bombay High Court
A person cannot be incarcerated for an indefinite period of time pending trial as it is violative of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India, the Bombay High Court said while granting bail to a man, accused in a double murder
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"Dead Have Rights": Bombay High Court On Request For More Burial Grounds
The dead have a fundamental right under the Constitution to be buried with dignity, the Bombay High Court said, while hearing a plea highlighting the lack of a burial space in the eastern suburbs of the city.
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"Will Be In Breach Of Special Powers If...": Supreme Court On Personal Liberty
Highlighting the importance of "personal liberty", the Supreme Court today said it will be acting "in breach" of its special constitutional powers if it does not act in cases pertaining to the violation of the fundamental rights
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Gay Couple Goes To Supreme Court, Seeks Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriage
They stressed that the top court has also expressly held that members of the LGBTQ+ community have the same human, fundamental, and constitutional rights as other citizens.
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Delhi Woman Goes To Court "On Behalf Of All Dogs". This Is What She Wants
Section 399 in MCD Act goes against the fundamental right to life as described in the Constitution and the laws on animal protection, says petition; court issues notices to government
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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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PM's Photo On A Certificate Can't Interfere With Fundamental Right: Court
The rights guaranteed under the Constitution cannot be treated so wafer-thin and hence citizens cannot be intolerant to the extent that they cannot withstand the photograph of the Prime Minister in a certificate, the Kerala High Court has said.
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Pushes For Right To Health As Fundamental Right In Constitution
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday demanded the Centre insert the Right to Health as part of fundamental rights of the Constitution.
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"Name Is An Expression Of One's Individuality, Identity": Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that expression of one's name in the manner one wishes is a fundamental right enshrined under Article (19)(1)(a) of the Constitution.
