Keeping Pace with Legal Change
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court of India, recently, ruled on an important issue of human rights of prisoners…
In this article, Sections 52 and 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which deal with the medical examination of those accused or arrested in connection with rape and other criminal offenses, are broken down in great depth and explained in great detail. Written in straightforward English, it provides an explanation of the legal procedures, the responsibilities of medical experts, and the rights of the accused.
The Jeeja Ghosh and Anr v. Union of India & Ors (2016) case was a landmark moment in asserting the rights of individuals with disabilities in India’s aviation industry. Jeeja Ghosh, an activist who has cerebral palsy, was forcibly removed from a SpiceJet flight, prompting a landmark Supreme Court decision. The Court reiterates the provisions of accessibility and reasonable accommodation as core rights, mandating compensation and stressing the importance of sensitivity training in airlines. This ruling reiterated the legal and ethical mandate to ensure dignity and non-discrimination for disabled travelers under the RTI Act and international standards.
