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Delhi HC orders daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk during indefinite hunger strike

Delhi HC orders daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk during indefinite hunger strike

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A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the directions while disposing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Rakesh Kumar Sahni, who had expressed concern over Wangchuk’s deteriorating health during the prolonged fast 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

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

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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

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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

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail on July 21

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail on July 21

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled for July 21 the hearing of the Meghalaya government’s plea challenging the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused of conspiring to kill her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. The case centres on whether a typographical error in the arrest memo justified the grant of bail. 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

Supreme Court rejects PIL seeking ban on viewing pornography in public places

Supreme Court rejects PIL seeking ban on viewing pornography in public places

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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking directions to the Centre to frame a national policy prohibiting the viewing of pornography in public places and curbing access by minors. The court observed that the matter falls within the domain of government policy and declined to issue directions. 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

Supreme Court refuses urgent mention of plea against Punjab CM’s stray dogs statement

Supreme Court refuses urgent mention of plea against Punjab CM’s stray dogs statement

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The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to urgently hear a plea alleging that Bhagwant Mann misinterpreted its recent stray dogs ruling by claiming the court had given a “free hand” to kill stray dogs. The apex court advised the petitioner to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court instead 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

Assam Assembly introduces UCC Bill, third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat

Assam Assembly introduces UCC Bill, third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat

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The Assam government on Monday introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly, nearly two weeks after the state Cabinet approved the draft legislation. If passed, Assam will become the third state in the country after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to enact a Uniform Civil Code law. The Bill, titled “The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026”, was tabled in the Assembly by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bill likely to be discussed on May 27 According to Assembly proceedings, the proposed legislation is expected to be taken up for discussion and possible passage on May 27. The Assam Cabinet had approved the draft Bill on May 13 during its first meeting after the formation of the new government. At the time, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced that the legislation would be introduced during the ongoing Assembly session held between May 21 and May 26. The BJP-led government has described the proposed law as an effort to bring uniformity in certain civil matters …