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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petitions of Anganawadi Workers Challenging Removal for Being Grama Panchayat Members. Membership in Grama Panchayat Not a Disqualification Under ICDS Guidelines, Removal Orders Quashed.

The petitioners, Smt. Prameela C K and Smt. Kendamma H S, were Anganawadi Workers appointed under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) sch...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition by Mother Against Father for Custody of Minor Child. Father's Custody Held Not Unlawful as Both Parents Have Equal Rights; Dispute to Be Adjudicated Under Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.

The petitioner, Mrs. Namita Mahendra Thanai, filed a writ of habeas corpus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking production of her mi...

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Bombay High Court Allows Maternity Leave for Mother Through Surrogacy Under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The court held that the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a beneficial legislation and must be interpreted purposively to include a commissioning mother who has a child through surrogacy.

The petitioner, Dr. Hema Vijay Menon, a lecturer, lost her only son in 2010. After unsuccessful IVF attempts, she opted for surrogacy. In March 2013, ...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for POCSO Victim Under NALSA Scheme — Inadequate Compensation of Rs. 1,00,000 Enhanced to Rs. 10,50,000. The court held that the NALSA Scheme mandates minimum compensation of Rs. 7,00,000 for sexual assault victims, which can be enhanced by 50%.

The appellant, Smt. Lalitha, mother of a minor victim of sexual assault, filed an appeal under Section 372 CrPC challenging the adequacy of compensati...

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Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Proceedings Against Husband and In-Laws in Matrimonial Dispute — Allegations Found to be Exaggerated and Vindictive. Court Held That Continuing Criminal Proceedings Would Amount to Abuse of Process of Law Under Section 528 BNSS.

The present criminal appeal arose from an order of the Allahabad High Court refusing to quash criminal proceedings against the appellants, who are the...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in POCSO Case Due to Inconsistent Testimony and Lack of Medical Corroboration. Conviction under Section 4 of POCSO Act and Section 376 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

The case involves an appeal against the conviction of Dr. Ramesh under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Sect...

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Bombay High Court Expresses Concern Over State's Failure to Combat Child Deaths Due to Malnutrition in Tribal Districts. Court notes marginal decrease in child mortality despite welfare schemes, indicating improper implementation or failure of schemes.

The Bombay High Court was hearing a suo motu writ petition based on newspaper reports about the untimely death of many children due to malnutrition in...

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High Court of Karnataka Directs Medical Termination of Pregnancy for Rape Victim Under Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 — Petitioner's Physical and Mental Health at Risk. Court Orders Medical Board Examination and Termination if Necessary, with Police Security and Counseling.

The petitioner, a rape victim, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to the State of Karna...