ART & Surrogacy Acts (2022): Age Limits (21-55), 33 HC Petitions Challenge 'Parent' Definition, SC to Rule on Validity

SC Prioritizes Reproductive Autonomy Under Article 21, Allows MTP Beyond 24 Weeks for Minor Rape Survivors

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed reproductive autonomy as a fundamental right under Article 21, allowing a minor rape survivor to terminate a 30-week pregnancy. This highlights the legal and ethical complexities surrounding late-term abortions under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, pitting a woman's rights against fetal viability.

SC Upholds ₹8.09 Lakh Back Wages for MSRTC Worker, Criticizes 'Unequal Bargaining Power' Doctrine

The Supreme Court set aside a Bombay High Court order, restoring an Industrial Court directive for the MSRTC to pay ₹8.09 lakh in back wages to a daily wager. The judgment is a critical precedent on 'unequal bargaining power,' preventing employers from imposing unfair conditions on employees during regularisation.

SC Dismisses AIIMS Review, Upholds Minor's Right to MTP Under Article 21, Citing Reproductive Autonomy

The Supreme Court dismissed AIIMS's review petition, upholding its order to medically terminate a minor's 7-month pregnancy. The landmark ruling reinforces reproductive autonomy and privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution, establishing that a woman's choice outweighs fetal viability in cases of unwanted pregnancy.

FAIMA Petitions SC: Replace NTA, Form High-Powered Committee for NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam After Paper Leak Affects 22.7 Lakh Students

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding fundamental reforms to the NEET-UG exam system following a major paper leak in 2026. The petition seeks to replace the National Testing Agency (NTA) and calls for the re-conducted exam to be supervised by a judicially appointed committee. This is a critical case study for aspirants on institutional accountability and governance failures in public examinations.

SC Affirms Reproductive Autonomy as Fundamental Right, Urges Revisit of MTP Act 1971 to Remove Gestational Limits for Minor Rape Survivors

The Supreme Court has firmly placed a woman's reproductive autonomy and bodily integrity at the centre of the abortion rights debate, declaring it a fundamental right under Article 21. It has urged Parliament to revise the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, especially to remove gestational limits for minor rape survivors, moving from a permission-based to a rights-based framework.

SC Expands 'Acid Attack Victim' Definition Under RPwD Act 2016 to Include Forcible Acid Ingestion

The Supreme Court has expanded the legal definition of 'acid attack victims' under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 to include survivors of forcible acid ingestion. This crucial judicial interpretation, which applies retrospectively from 2016, closes a legal gap and enables these victims to access disability benefits and compensation previously reserved only for victims of acid-throwing.

SC Directs High-Powered Committee to Enforce Disability Rights in Prisons, Mandates Compliance Affidavits Within 6 Weeks

The Supreme Court has shifted from issuing guidelines to ensuring implementation of rights for prisoners with disabilities. It has entrusted a High-Powered Committee to oversee systemic reforms, demanding compliance affidavits from all states within six weeks to address gaps in accessibility, healthcare, and dignity under Articles 14 and 21.

Supreme Court Upholds AWBI SOP on Stray Dogs; Links Right to Free Movement to Article 21 Dignity

The Supreme Court dismissed pleas challenging the AWBI's SOP for stray dog management, upholding that the right to live with dignity under Article 21 includes freedom from fear of dog bites in public spaces. It directed states to urgently implement the Animal Birth Control Rules 2023 framework, citing alarming data on dog bite incidents nationwide.