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Supreme Court Questions Centre On Maternity Leave Restrictions For Adoptive Mothers
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the rationale behind a provision which entitles only those women, who adopt a child below the age of three months, to seek maternity leave benefits.
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Iowa Becomes Latest US State To Adopt Near-Total Abortion Ban
After a year-long legal battle, Iowa became the latest US state to enact a near-total abortion ban on Monday, keeping the charged issue of reproductive rights at the forefront of November's presidential election.
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On Deleting 'Secular', 'Socialist' From Preamble, Supreme Court Asks...
The Supreme Court on Friday questioned whether the Preamble of the Constitution could be amended while keeping the date of adoption, November 26, 1949, intact.
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US Supreme Court Adopts Its First Formal Ethics Code For Judges
The US Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first formal code of conduct governing the ethical behavior of its nine justices, bowing to months of outside pressure over revelations of undisclosed luxury trips and hobnobbing with wealthy benefactors.
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10 Countries Where Homosexuality Can Lead To Capital Punishment
Several countries have banned homosexuality, with many of them having the death penalty for same-sex relations.
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Explained: What Changes For Same-Sex Couples After Today's Verdict
On the surface, the Supreme Court's decision to not legalise same-sex marriages or extend adoption rights to queer couples may appear disappointing, but read between the lines, and there is much to cheer about.
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On Adoption Rights For Queer Couples, 3 Of 5 Supreme Court Judges Say 'No'
The judgment on same-sex marriages raised hope on allowing adoption by unmarried and queer couples, only for it to be dashed minutes later when three of the five judges on the bench disagreed with the other two on the issue.
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Supreme Court Flags Issue Of "Great Delay" In Child Adoption Process
Terming child adoption a "human thing", the Supreme Court on Friday flagged the issue of "great delay" in the process and said several children are awaiting adoption in hope of a better life.
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Same-Sex Marriage: Indian Laws Permit Individuals To Adopt Child, Says Supreme Court
Indian laws permit an individual to adopt a child irrespective of marital status, the Supreme Court said today while asserting that the law recognises there may be situations apart from an "ideal family" having own biological children.
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"Allowing Adoption To Gay Couples Endangers Children": Child Rights Body
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court against the legalisation of same-sex marriages.
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"Be Curious, Not Judgemental": Chief Justice Draws Lesson From 'Ted Lasso'
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud batted on Friday for adopting and encouraging mediation, including online mediation, as a mode of dispute resolution other than litigation.
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Maternity Act "Discriminatory" For Adoption? Supreme Court Hearing This Month
Supreme Court agreed to hear on April 28 a plea challenging Constitutional validity of a provision of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 which states that a woman who legally adopts a child below the age of 3 months would be entitled to maternity leave.
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Frame Menstrual Hygiene Guidelines For Schools: Supreme Court To Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and formulate a national model to be adopted by all the states and Union Territories for managing menstrual hygiene for girls studying in schools.
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Pak Curbs Chief Justice's Powers, Imran Khan Says "Attack On Judiciary"
Pakistan's National Assembly adopted a bill aimed at curtailing the discretionary powers of the Chief Justice, a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that "history would not forgive us" if parliament did not enact laws to curtail the powers.
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Pandemic Forced Judiciary To Adopt Modern Methods: Chief Justice Of India
Chief Justice of India said since the pandemic, the district courts in India heard 16.5 million cases, the high courts 7.58 million cases, and the Supreme Court heard 3,79,954 cases through video conference.
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Supreme Court Questions Centre On Maternity Leave Restrictions For Adoptive Mothers
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the rationale behind a provision which entitles only those women, who adopt a child below the age of three months, to seek maternity leave benefits.
-
Iowa Becomes Latest US State To Adopt Near-Total Abortion Ban
After a year-long legal battle, Iowa became the latest US state to enact a near-total abortion ban on Monday, keeping the charged issue of reproductive rights at the forefront of November's presidential election.
-
On Deleting 'Secular', 'Socialist' From Preamble, Supreme Court Asks...
The Supreme Court on Friday questioned whether the Preamble of the Constitution could be amended while keeping the date of adoption, November 26, 1949, intact.
-
US Supreme Court Adopts Its First Formal Ethics Code For Judges
The US Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first formal code of conduct governing the ethical behavior of its nine justices, bowing to months of outside pressure over revelations of undisclosed luxury trips and hobnobbing with wealthy benefactors.
-
10 Countries Where Homosexuality Can Lead To Capital Punishment
Several countries have banned homosexuality, with many of them having the death penalty for same-sex relations.
-
Explained: What Changes For Same-Sex Couples After Today's Verdict
On the surface, the Supreme Court's decision to not legalise same-sex marriages or extend adoption rights to queer couples may appear disappointing, but read between the lines, and there is much to cheer about.
-
On Adoption Rights For Queer Couples, 3 Of 5 Supreme Court Judges Say 'No'
The judgment on same-sex marriages raised hope on allowing adoption by unmarried and queer couples, only for it to be dashed minutes later when three of the five judges on the bench disagreed with the other two on the issue.
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Supreme Court Flags Issue Of "Great Delay" In Child Adoption Process
Terming child adoption a "human thing", the Supreme Court on Friday flagged the issue of "great delay" in the process and said several children are awaiting adoption in hope of a better life.
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Same-Sex Marriage: Indian Laws Permit Individuals To Adopt Child, Says Supreme Court
Indian laws permit an individual to adopt a child irrespective of marital status, the Supreme Court said today while asserting that the law recognises there may be situations apart from an "ideal family" having own biological children.
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"Allowing Adoption To Gay Couples Endangers Children": Child Rights Body
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court against the legalisation of same-sex marriages.
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"Be Curious, Not Judgemental": Chief Justice Draws Lesson From 'Ted Lasso'
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud batted on Friday for adopting and encouraging mediation, including online mediation, as a mode of dispute resolution other than litigation.
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Maternity Act "Discriminatory" For Adoption? Supreme Court Hearing This Month
Supreme Court agreed to hear on April 28 a plea challenging Constitutional validity of a provision of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 which states that a woman who legally adopts a child below the age of 3 months would be entitled to maternity leave.
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Frame Menstrual Hygiene Guidelines For Schools: Supreme Court To Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and formulate a national model to be adopted by all the states and Union Territories for managing menstrual hygiene for girls studying in schools.
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Pak Curbs Chief Justice's Powers, Imran Khan Says "Attack On Judiciary"
Pakistan's National Assembly adopted a bill aimed at curtailing the discretionary powers of the Chief Justice, a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that "history would not forgive us" if parliament did not enact laws to curtail the powers.
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Pandemic Forced Judiciary To Adopt Modern Methods: Chief Justice Of India
Chief Justice of India said since the pandemic, the district courts in India heard 16.5 million cases, the high courts 7.58 million cases, and the Supreme Court heard 3,79,954 cases through video conference.
