Supreme Court has delivered its reasoned order on why the mentally retarded woman must be allowed to continue her pregnancy. The order can be accessed here.. I am reproducing the crucial passages in the order …
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Justice K.Kannan on whether mentally retarded can continue pregnancy
One of the interesting by-products of the Judges’ assets controversy is that we came to know of Justice K.Kannan’s blog. Today, most newspapers referred to him as one of those who collectively influenced the Supreme …
Continue readingSuchitra Srivastava v. Chandigarh Admn
It was a dramatic hearing characterised by unusual human interest on both sides. The SLP against Chandigarh Admn v. Nemo was heard by the Supreme Court within four days of the High Court verdict as …
Continue readingChandigarh Admn v. Nemo: Should a mentally retarted woman be denied the right to keep her pregnancy?
This case was perhaps the first relevant opportunity to apply and test the principles of Naz Foundation for other minorities. But the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s judgment is a huge disappointment. You can access …
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