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Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's reply on PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's health

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's reply on PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's health

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Union Government and the Delhi Government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking immediate medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. A Division Bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia issued notices to the respondents after hearing preliminary submissions and listed the matter for further hearing on Thursday. Court takes up plea citing urgent health concerns The PIL was heard after petitioner Rakesh Kumar Saini, appearing virtually as petitioner-in-person, requested urgent consideration of the matter, citing Wangchuk’s deteriorating health. During the hearing, Saini submitted that Wangchuk’s prolonged hunger strike had significantly affected his health and that immediate judicial intervention was necessary to safeguard his life. Taking note of the urgency, the Bench directed the Union Government and the Delhi Government to clarify their stand on the issues raised in the petition before the next hearing. No government counsel present during hearing The Delhi High Court noted that no …

PIL in Delhi HC seeks medical aid, force-feeding for Sonam Wangchuk

PIL in Delhi HC seeks medical aid, force-feeding for Sonam Wangchuk

The petitioner has urged the court to direct the Union Government and the Delhi Government to ensure immediate medical treatment for Wangchuk, initiate dialogue over the issues raised during his protest and take all necessary steps to safeguard his life Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

With three seats in hand, women eye reforms in Delhi HC | Latest News Delhi

With three seats in hand, women eye reforms in Delhi HC | Latest News Delhi

For the first time in its history, the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) executive committee elections, scheduled for Friday, will witness a watershed moment — women candidates contesting for posts reserved exclusively for them. As social media buzzes with campaign reels, women candidates running under the Supreme Court-mandated quota are promising real change. With the Supreme Court’s ruling paving the way for greater gender representation, this election marks a turning point for DHCBA. (FILE) The Supreme Court’s December 19, 2024, order, issued by a bench led by justice Surya Kant, introduced reservations for three posts — treasurer, member executive (designated senior advocate), and member executive (25 years of standing) — on an experimental basis. The decision followed a plea by three women lawyers, Fozia Rehman, Aditi Chaudhary, and Shobha Gupta. The women candidates vying for these positions are focusing on better facilities, inclusivity, and structural reforms. Advocate Zeba Khair, running for treasurer, aims to ensure inclusivity in bar fund allocation. She plans to expand the Delhi high court’s creche, addressing challenges faced by women …

“Why ride on a man’s shoulder?”: SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar reservation | Latest News India

“Why ride on a man’s shoulder?”: SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar reservation | Latest News India

The Supreme Court on Monday raised eyebrows over a woman lawyer engaging a male advocate to argue her petition for a 33% reservation for women in Gujarat bar associations. The next hearing will take place on December 19. (File photo) A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned why the petitioner, advocate Meena A Jagtap, chose to “ride on the shoulder” of a male lawyer rather than arguing the case herself, given the nature of her plea advocating for representation of women in bar bodies. “She wants 33% reservation in a bar body, but she chooses a male lawyer to argue for her. If she can ask for a right of representation in a bar body, we are sure she can represent herself and argue her case,” the bench remarked. The male lawyer appearing for Jagtap assured the court that she would personally argue the matter at the next hearing, scheduled for December 19. Also Read: ‘Judges must avoid social media use, refrain from opinion on rulings’: Supreme Court Hinting at the importance …