The writer is a Chandigarh-based lawyer and the principal author of ‘Surrogacy In India : A Law In The Making Revisited’
November 27,2024 12:15:32 PM
In this hour of grief, let us not succumb to despair but rather celebrate the extraordinary life of a man who dedicated himself wholly to the cause of justice. Let us honour his memory by redoubling our commitment to the ideals he championed
Wed, Nov 27, 2024July 22,2023 08:16:51 AM
She will retire from the Punjab and Haryana High Court on July 23 after nearly a decade as a judge,
Sat, Jul 22, 2023March 06,2023 08:49:01 AM
The state has now appointed former UP High Court Justice Shabihul Hasnain as chairperson of Punjab PITNDSPA Board.
Mon, Mar 06, 2023December 21,2022 09:17:44 AM
The zoning plan defined the layout of every sector, showing the streets, boundaries of plots, open spaces, protected trees, building lines, permissible heights, and site coverage etc. It was Chandigarh’s edict.
Wed, Dec 21, 2022October 26,2022 23:25:33 PM
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (HMGA), declares that the natural guardian of a minor Hindu boy or unmarried girl shall be the father and mother, and that the custody of a minor who is not five years of age, shall be with the mother.
Wed, Oct 26, 2022July 10,2022 10:01:36 AM
The question of responsibility of loss of life caused by the tragic fall of heritage trees needs answers. Does the responsibility change when such trees grow in government schools, Sukhna Lake, PGIMER or in private schools?
Sun, Jul 10, 2022June 18,2022 16:25:21 PM
Permitting limited conditional surrogacy to married Indian couples and disqualifying other persons on basis of nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or age does not pass the test of equality
Sat, Jun 18, 2022March 07,2022 01:59:54 AM
On Saturday, Indian students stranded in Sumy in north-eastern Ukraine had released a video, announcing their decision to risk the long and perilous walk to the Russian border, prompting a response from the MEA.
Mon, Mar 07, 2022March 06,2022 09:15:22 AM
On Saturday, Indian students stranded in Sumy in north-eastern Ukraine had released a video, announcing their decision to risk the long and perilous walk to the Russian border, prompting a response from the MEA.
Sun, Mar 06, 2022January 02,2022 09:00:58 AM
A lawyer writes: The predicament of MoC whose rejection of renewal of FCRA registration ought to entail communication of reasons, stated in media to be “for not meeting eligibility conditions” and over “adverse inputs”, must meet the test of fairness of due process of law.
Sun, Jan 02, 2022August 06,2021 10:18:33 AM
Gradual societal breakdown of joint family system, horrific instances of neglect, exploitation, crime, abandonment and grabbing of property of parents and senior citizens necessitated Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
Fri, Aug 06, 2021May 22,2021 09:12:26 AM
De-facto unions or common law marriages are recognised in 29 countries in the European Union. Similarly, same sex marriages are now recognized in 21 countries.
Sat, May 22, 2021April 06,2020 09:40:01 AM
Why cannot Chandigarh have a blanket sit-at-home mandate like entire Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, J&K and Delhi?
Mon, Apr 06, 2020August 27,2016 00:00:06 AM
Overseas Indians, foreigners, unmarried couples, single parents, live-in partners and gay couples are barred from commissioning the services of surrogate mothers.
Mon, Mar 06, 2017