SC Mandates ₹30,000 Monthly for 'Loss of Domestic Care' in Motor Accident Claims, Recognizes Homemakers as Nation Builders

Punjab & Haryana HC Enhances MACT Compensation to ₹16.9 Lakh Citing Homemaker's Multifarious Services

The Punjab and Haryana High Court significantly increased compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), recognizing the economic value of a homemaker's unpaid labor—including cooking, housekeeping, and emotional support—as 'multifarious services.' This judgment highlights evolving judicial interpretation of notional income in accident claims.

Supreme Court Enhances Accident Compensation by 463%, Sets Formula for Prosthetic Limb Costs Under MACT

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment redefining 'just compensation' for motor accident victims who suffer amputations, significantly enhancing compensation by 463% and establishing a structured formula for calculating lifetime prosthetic limb costs. This ruling sets a precedent for future cases and emphasizes the principle of restoration of dignity and independence.

Punjab & Haryana HC Enhances MACT Compensation to ₹27.1 Lakh for Minor, Sets Precedent on Disability & 'Loss of Dignity'

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has enhanced compensation for a 9-year-old accident victim to ₹27.1 lakh, establishing a key legal principle that permanent disability leads to a 'loss of dignity'. This judgment clarifies the method for calculating future income loss for minors and awards significant compensation for loss of marriage prospects, setting a crucial precedent for MACT cases.

Supreme Court Upholds SIR but Mandates Citizenship Test; VB-G RAM G Shifts 40% Funding to States; Dowry Deaths at 5,737 in 2024

The Supreme Court upheld the ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls but clarified it's not a final determination of citizenship, directing deleted names for adjudication. Simultaneously, the VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGS, introduces a 40% state funding burden and 125 guaranteed work days. The article also highlights the persistent crisis of dowry deaths, with 5,737 cases in 2024.

Supreme Court Mandates TET for All In-Service Teachers Under RTE Act, Extends Deadline to August 2028

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed its landmark 2025 ruling, making the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) compulsory for all in-service teachers, including those appointed before the RTE Act, 2009. This decision, anchored in Article 21A (Right to Education), prioritizes children's constitutional right to quality education over teachers' service continuity, with a compliance deadline of August 31, 2028.

SC 9-Judge Bench Examines Religious Denomination Rights, Entry of Women in Sabarimala Reference Hearing

A 9-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is examining the scope of religious freedom and the rights of religious denominations. The hearing includes crucial observations on protecting diverse forms of worship, the distinction between Hindu and non-Hindu denominations, and the broader question of women's entry into religious places. This is a landmark case with significant implications for Constitutional interpretation.

SC & HC on MTP Act: 24-Week Limit, AIIMS as Nodal Body, Advanced Abortion as 'Foeticide'

This analysis examines the judiciary's evolving stance on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, particularly beyond the 24-week limit. The Centre and AIIMS have argued against late-term abortions, terming them 'foeticide', while courts weigh this against the rights and health of survivors, especially minors and rape victims.

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Act, 1937 Inheritance Rules as Discriminatory

The Supreme Court has taken up a significant constitutional challenge against gender discrimination in Muslim personal law. The Court has sought the Union government's response on whether inheritance rules under the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, are discriminatory and whether they constitute an 'essential religious practice'.