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The Student Initiative for Promotion of Legal Awareness (SIPLA), NLSIU focuses on bridging the gap between the theory and practice of the law.

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their constitutional rights.

💡 Legal Impact: This judgment upholds the principle that adultery is a matter of personal choice, not criminal behavior, and that criminal laws should not invade personal relationships.

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⚖📚 Case of the Week: Joseph Shine vs. Union of India (2018)

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However, the woman herself would not face any punishment, making it discriminatory.

🏛 Outcome: The Supreme Court struck down Section 497, ruling that it was unconstitutional and discriminatory towards women, as it treated women like the “Property” of their husband and violated

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The judgment is particularly notable for acknowledging that prisons, as state-run institutions, must uphold human dignity and equality, free from caste biases.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons

🗓 Date: October 5, 2024
🌍 Location: New Delhi, India

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📚 Why It Matters:
This ruling not only reaffirms the constitutional principle of equality but also sets a precedent for addressing caste-based discrimination in institutions across India.

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This represents the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring equal access to education for marginalized communities.

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Supreme Court Helps Dalit Student Who Missed IIT Seat Due to Fee Deadline

🗓 Date: 30th September 2024
🌍 Location: New Delhi, India

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The Supreme Court directed IIT Dhanbad to admit the student.

📚 Why It Matters:
The Court’s stance echoes its earlier decision in Prince Jaibir Singh v. Union of India (2021), where a Dalit student was allowed admission to IIT Bombay despite a delay in fee submission.

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📚Why It Matters: This decision highlights the tensions between medical regulations and Rights of Person with Disabilities Act,2016 and addresses the inclusion of students with disabilities in medical colleges.
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“MBBS : SC Asks Medical Board To Examine If Candidate With Speech Disability Can Complete Medical Education Course”
🗓Date: [September 6, 2024]
🌍 Location:[New Delhi, India]

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🔍 Summary: [The Supreme Court has directed a medical board to examine whether a student suffering from speech and language disability beyond 40% would be eligible for admission to MBBS Course, after Bombay HC upheld his admission cancellation citing medical regulations.]

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"Will ask Government to block Wikipedia in India: Delhi High Court"

🗓 Date: 5th September, 2024

🌍 Location: New Delhi, India

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📚 Why It Matters:
The Court's stance underlines the potential consequences for non-compliance of Court orders for internet intermediaries,
who disseminate information online. It also reflects the Judiciary's approach and concerns towards tackling misinformation in recent time.