2024 SCC Vol. 5 Part 5
Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 — S. 4(1)(f) — Suit for misdelivery of cargo and maritime claim by
mental health
Bombay HC permits student to reappear for HSC exam, who missed it while undergoing treatment for Internet Gaming Disorder
The Court found that the petitioner was a bright student, and the medical documents were authentic; therefore, in the interest of justice, the Court permitted the student to appear in the July 2024 HSC exam subject to the payment of late fees.
‘Grave danger to mental health by continuation of pregnancy’: Bombay HC permits a 19-year-old woman to terminate twenty-five-week pregnancy
The Court stated that the petitioner was an adult and was entitled to her sovereign decisions for reproductive autonomy, and the views of her parents or of her partner were not relevant.
Delhi High Court | Allegations of unchastity and indecent familiarity with a person outside wedlock amounts cruelty
Marriage is a relationship which flourishes when nurtured with absolute trust and compassion but whittles down when sprinkled with accusations on character, fidelity and chastity of the spouse and becomes beyond redemption when the devastating effects of this one-sided barrage of accusations is topped with rejection of paternity and legitimacy of the innocent children, by their own father.
‘Various measures already taken by State to address interests of orphaned children due to COVID’; Delhi High Court dismiss petition
LADLI Scheme, Delhi Pension Scheme for Women in Distress, National Family Benefit Scheme and Delhi Pension Schemes for Women in Distress and National Family Benefit Scheme are few schemes for orphaned children who lost either one or both parent(s) on account of COVID-19.
World Mental Health Day | Legal Fraternity shares insights for mental well-being
On this World Mental Health Day, we share thoughts of the legal fraternity on importance of mental well-being for those engaged in the profession of law.
[Right to Health] Delhi High Court issues directions to ensure mental and emotional health of prisoners
It is time to ensure that a convict who leaves the correction home/prison is restored to the society as a law-abiding citizen who has repented his past conduct. This can be achieved only if the mental health issues of the convicts in prisons are recognized and attended to, rejecting the notion that this view is too idealistic.
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking implementation of Mental Healthcare Act in educational institutions
The Court passed no further orders considering the information provided in the Status Report and the measures taken by the authorities concerned towards the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.
[Suicide] | Educational institutions must recognise the malady of harsh discipline so that lives of young souls can be saved: Karnataka HC
“Spare the rod and spoil the child” has metamorphosed into “spare the rod and teach the child”, said Karnataka HC while considering a quashment petition by the authorities of Karumbaiah Academy who were alleged to have been responsible for a student’s suicide.
Break the Silence: Let’s Talk About Mental Health
by Muskan Pipania†
Mental Health and the Legal Profession
by Shivani Nair†
Bombay HC raps Maharashtra Government for non-implementation of Mental Health Act, 2017 in the State
In a case concerning non-implementation of the Mental Health Act, 2017 and non-functioning of the State Mental Health Authority in Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court came down heaving on the State.
Bombay High Court issues directions to State highlighting the non-implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 in the State of Maharashtra
Bombay High Court: In a PIL filed highlighting serious issues of the non-implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, in
Madras High Court| School Teachers cannot be blamed for suicide committed by students, without sufficient evidence
Madras High Court: In a suicide case by a 17-year-old school boy, filed against the headmaster S.M. Subramaniam, J. has held that
“The ardent task of judging is one ridden with thorns and thistles” says Justice CD Singh
Interviewed by Radhika Bishwajit Dubey and Bhumika Indulia
“Rise of the pseudo-therapists on public domain who are but camouflaged instagram influencers, needs to be regulated”; Karnataka HC expresses concern
Karnataka High Court: While deliberating over the instant petition seeking quashment of chargesheet filed against a “wellness therapist” under the
Kerala High Court No provision in MTP Act, 1971 requires woman to obtain her husband’s permission for terminating the pregnancy; Permits petitioner to undergo Medical termination of pregnancy
Kerala High Court: In a petition filed by a 21-year-old girl, seeking medical termination of her pregnancy, V.G. Arun, J.
Pre-sentence hearing in Capital Punishment Cases: Mandatory or discretionary? CJI lead 3-judges Bench refers question to Constitution Bench
Supreme Court: In a suo motu case initiated to address the question as to whether the provision of pre-sentence hearing in capital
Abortion| Kerala HC allows a 14-year-old girl to get medical termination of her 28-week pregnancy
Kerala High Court: V. G. Arun, J., allowed medical termination of 28-week pregnancy of a 14-year-old girl. The mother of the victim