SangsLegal News The termination of a woman nursing officer from the Military Nursing Service due to her marriage is a clear case of gender discrimination: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court criticized the termination of a female nursing officer from the Military Nursing Service due to her marriage, calling it a clear case of gender discrimination and inequality. The court reaffirmed that the rules leading to such terminations on the basis of marriage are unconstitutional.

The case was first heard by the Armed Forces Tribunal in Lucknow, where the disputed order was overturned and all related benefits and back wages were awarded to the individual. The Tribunal also reinstated her employment. Subsequently, the Union appealed to the Supreme Court. The Court observed that the regulations in question applied exclusively to women, deeming them "manifestly arbitrary".Additionally,he Court ordered the Union to compensate the petitioner with an amount of Rs.60,00,000/. It was further clarified that this payment would serve as a complete settlement for all claims made by the petitioner.

SangsLegal News Women Army officers will be provided with equal opportunities for regular postings, center informs Supreme Court

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that starting from April 2024, women Army officers will be provided with equal opportunities for regular postings. A new policy is currently being developed to ensure that both male and female officers in the Indian Army, who are commissioned permanently, are given proper rotations in regular units.

SangsLegal News Juveniles can exercise their “right to be forgotten” resulting in the destruction of their delinquency records :Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that juveniles can exercise their “right to be forgotten”resulting in the destruction of their delinquency records, under Section 24 of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The state is prohibited from seeking access to such records.

SangsLegal News An older sibling does not possess guardianship over younger sibling : Supreme court

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that an older sibling does not possess the legal authority to assume guardianship of a younger sibling unless authorized by a competent court order.

SangsLegal News An Accused Who Voluntarily Surrenders before the Court Cannot be Arrested if summoning order Is not Issued : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has recently observed that an accused who voluntarily surrenders before the Court cannot be arrested, even if the Court has taken cognizance of the chargesheet but has not issued a summoning order. The Court also mentioned that a bail application from such an accused, who surrenders voluntarily without a summoning order, will not be considered.