The Delhi High Court has ordered the Centre to ensure 5% quota for disabled people in shop allotment through Roster system. This decision was taken while listening to a petition by Mr. Amit Kumar Mit, who had aspired proper execution of Section 43 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. Section 43 provides
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SC Dismisses Plea Which Questioned Delay In MOP And Appointments Of Judges Before It’s Finalisation
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition which aimed a clarification from the Centre for the postpone in concluding the memorandum of the procedure (MOP) for appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts and which also questioned continuing appointments even when the MOP had not been finalised. There was no need to proceed in this issue according to SC.
Suggest Remedies To Ensure Hearing Of Criminal Appeals Within Reasonable Time: Supreme Court Asks Centre
The Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed by Mr. Sadaullah observed that the Jharkhand High Court rejected to hear the petitioners appeal while observing that there are much older cases pending for more than thirteen and a half years. SC deplored that pendency of criminal appeals before high courts and has asked the centre to suggest remedies to ensure
Do State Commissions For Women Actually Exist? – SC
The Supreme Court regarding the issue of unsafe conditions faced by impecunious widows living across the country has asked the Centre if State Commissions for Women (SCW) actually exist. During a recent hearing it stated that there is a lack of response received from the States in the matter and has directed the Secretary at the Ministry of Women and
Legal Profession Needs Independent Body For Regulation of Fee and Ethics: Centre & SC
The Apex Court and the Centre supported the establishing of an independent body for regulation of fees and ethics in the legal profession as the regulatory framework needs a review. Further, it was suggested that the Bar Council of India may introduce a mechanism for feedback by clients on advocates performance to ensure good quality of service. Shikha TiwariI
Elaborate on Steps to Enhance Security In Courts: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to place on record the steps taken by them to enhance the security in the Courts within four weeks. This order was issued by a Bench comprising Justice S.A. Bobde and Justice L. Nageswara in a case in which the witness was shot dead while the police was escorting him to the lock-up. Shikha TiwariI