Shivam Sharma

In a historic ruling, the Karnataka High Court has directed the Registrar of Births and Deaths to update the name and gender identity on birth certificates of transgender individuals, paving the way for full recognition of their rights under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

The Bombay High Court has taken stern action against the rampant proliferation of illegal hoardings, banners and posters across Maharashtra. It issued contempt notices to all political parties for defying the Court’s orders while responding to a PIL in this regard

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed that all school buses and vehicles on school duty must be equipped with a GPS tracking system and CCTV cameras which enable real-time tracking and monitoring of the vehicle, thus allowing parents to stay informed and connected through a dedicated mobile app

A single-judge bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand of Rajasthan High Court while taking suo motu cognisance of the need to provide adequate and hygienic public washrooms emphasized the importance of upholding the right to dignity and decency for women

In response to a PIL, the Bombay High Court instructed urban planning authorities in Maharashtra to link their official websites with the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority portal within a period of three months. The Court said that the integration is imperative for establishing a streamlined process for verifying the authenticity of certificates submitted in real estate registrations, as envisaged under the RERA Act

The Karnataka High Court, while considering a PIL, has made it clear that lack of cleanliness in public parks due to irresponsible pet parenting is becoming a problem. The feeding of stray dogs and the responsibilities of pet owners is a matter of concern all over urban India

By observing that gun ownership is now more of a status symbol than for self-defence, the Rajasthan High Court has raised an important issue. The Arms Act aims to prevent anti-social or anti-national elements from misusing firearms while allowing law-abiding citizens to possess them for self-defence, subject to certain restrictions

The Madras High Court recently made a significant ruling regarding Muslim men taking multiple wives. It said that the wife cannot stop the husband from entering into a second marriage, but she has the right to seek maintenance and refuse to be a part of the matrimonial household

The Rajasthan High Court recently made some critical observations about the natural resource while taking suo motu cognizance of unauthorised constructions and encroachments over rivers and other water bodies in the state. It is a problem faced by many cities in India

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has taken action against tobacco addiction among school students. Citing concerns over products like smokeless tobacco being smuggled from neighbouring states, the Court has directed the central government to ban such products nationwide