SC moved over remarks against judiciary
New Delhi, April 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will consider the plea of a lawyer who alleged that various politicians and advocates were making contemptuous allegations against the judiciary.
A bench of Chief Justice Deepak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud posted the matter for hearing next week.
Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, also a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson, mentioned the issue before the bench saying politicians and advocates have been making comments against the Supreme Court and judiciary on social media and news channels.
Seeking contempt action against lawyers and politicians, Bhatia said they have defamed the judiciary by making adverse remarks against the apex court.
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Karnataka likely to provide six days of paid menstrual leave annually
Bengaluru: Karnataka is considering to implement a progressive policy granting women six days of paid period leave annually.
Labour Minister Santhosh Lad told Deccan Herald that an 18-member committee, headed by Christ University’s law professor Sapna S., had submitted its report on the initiative. Lad commended the committee’s effort and noted that their report proposes to give six paid menstrual leaves for women. “This is important as I have seen from close circles how women go through various physiological changes in the menstrual period that necessitates rest,” Lad said.
He added that the initiative will help increase women’s participation in the workforce, particularly at a time when it is relatively low.
Mohammed Mohsin, Principal Secretary (Department of Labour) told the publication that the proposed policy would apply to women professionals in both government and private sector.
If implemented, Karnataka will join Bihar, Kerala, and Odisha as the fourth state in India to provide menstrual leave.
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani had remarked last year that period is not a "handicap," describing it as a natural aspect of women’s lives that does not require a specific policy for "paid leave".
