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Scottish Government criticised at UN meeting on rights of disabled people

THE UN has been told of a “lack of progress” in improving the lives of disabled Scots – as human rights champions accused the Scottish…

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Panel to conduct public hearings to study problems of women in various sectors

The Kerala Women’s Commission will conduct public hearings to study the problems faced by women in various sectors.

The Hindu

Supreme Court seeks government response on vacancies in national panel for safai karamcharis

SC seeks govt's response on plea to fill 4 vacancies in National Commission for Safai Karamcharis, a statutory body to ensure rights of sanitation workers.

The Hindu

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Hema panel report: RTI reveals provisions to prohibit illegal, offending acts on women in Malayalam cinema

The Hema Commission report on sexual harassment and gender inequality in the Malayalam film industry has proposed key provisions to protect women. RTI reveals the provisions include no auditions via social media, no harassment, no refusal to execute agreements, no denial of basic facilities, no unsafe accommodation/transport, no criminal drivers,…

The Hindu

Rethink the emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism

The dynamics of the emerging fiscal federalism of India entails significant rethinking especially in the context of the 16th Finance Commission

The Hindu

FCC to Make Comments on Fox’s Philly Station Renewal Public

The FCC has agreed to change ex parte status of the WTXF-TV Application proceeding from restricted to permit-but-disclose and to establish a public docket

TV Tech

Muslim Law Board’s stand sought on nikah halala

Law Commission seeks AIMPLB's position on nikah halala, muta and minimum age for marriage. Board opposes halala, views muta as "non-issue". Reiterates opposition to UCC, asks why only Muslims targeted

The Hindu

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Health Ministry withdraws fiat mandating doctors prescribe only generic drugs

NMC suspends proposed regulations on prescribing generic drugs, ending stand-off between it and IMA. Health Ministry buys time for both parties, allowing doctors to prescribe drugs with generic names, but no penal provisions. IMA fears poor quality of generic drugs, while NMC says they are cheaper and can reduce health…

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28-year-old seeks Kerala women’s panel help for primary education

A 28-yr-old uneducated woman from Bihar, who was brought to Kerala at 8, approached the State Women's Commission for help in getting primary education. The Commission offered support & directed the Jagratha Samiti leaders to explore possibilities. Cases of domestic violence & property disputes were also considered, with 8 settled…

The Hindu

New Recruitment Commission to be set up soon, will replace disbanded HPSSC: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the notification of the new Recruitment Commission will be issued shortly, to replace the disbanded Himachal Pradesh State Staff Selection Commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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State info panel asks PIOs to work towards zero pendency

PIOs were asked to work towards achieving zero pendency in RTI cases and ensure timely response to RTI petitions.

The Hindu

Kerala State Youth Commission to undertake campaign for physical, psychological well-being of youngsters

Kerala State Youth Commission to launch campaign for physical/psychological well-being of youth. Commission to present inspiring individuals as icons and issue guidelines for psychological well-being. Commission to participate in govt. schemes against drug menace and help addicts return to normal life.

The Hindu

HC notice on plea complaining about non-shifting of Information Commission’s Bench to Kalaburagi

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday ordered issue of notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which has complained about the failure of the government to shift the office of the State Information Commission’s Kalaburagi Bench to Kalaburagi from Bengaluru for the past four-and-a-half years.

The Hindu

Officials refused to examine DNA in wrongful conviction rape case ‘because of cost’

‘Further work would be extremely costly,’ Criminal Cases Review Commission warned as it rejected Andrew Malkinson appeals

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When Can Knowingly/Recklessly False Political Statements by Lawyers Lead to Discipline?

Generally speaking, the law can't punish false statements about the government—even knowing lies—on the grounds that they damage the government's reputation. In the words of New York Times v. Sullivan (1964), For good reason, "no court of last resort in this country has ever held, or even suggested, that prosecutions…

Reason

Should There Be Limits on Bar Investigations of Candidates for Judicial Office During the Campaign?

An excerpt from Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Pierre, decided Wednesday by the Maryland Supreme Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice Fader: This Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland proceeding concerns the alleged professional misconduct of Marylin Pierre, the respondent and a member of the Bar of this State. It also…

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Explained | The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (2023)

The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (NNMC), 2023, will replace the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 and regulate the field nursing and mid wifery in the country, including education and licensing.

Reason

A New Bill Would Extend California's YIMBY Revolution to Heavily Regulated Coastal Areas

S.B. 423 would prevent the state's powerful Coastal Commission from shooting down affordable housing projects that comply with local zoning laws.

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Packers and movers directed to pay ₹4 lakh for goods damaged in transit

Hyderabad District Consumer Commission orders DRS Dilip Roadlines Ltd to pay ₹4 lakh as compensation for damaged household items during transit from Hyderabad to Noida. OP offered ₹8,000 as settlement, but Commission found it inadequate. Deducted 60% of value as depreciation & ordered OP to pay ₹3 lakh as insurance…

The Hindu

Kargil hill council polls: legal wrangle between Ladakh govt. and National Conference far from over

The administration of the Union Territory and the National Conference were in a legal battle over the party symbol. The administration had refused to grant the symbol of a ‘plough’ to the NC on the grounds that the election authority of Ladakh was not a Commission and had no such…

The Conversation

A new climate law in the Balearic Islands will protect the wellbeing of present and future generations - if such thing can be defined

The Mediterranean is one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average. In the Balearic Islands, this means that by 2100 the temperature could have increased by 3-5ºC and the sea level could have risen by 37 to 90cm.

The Hindu

Need for concerted action to protect women’s dignity: Satheedevi

She was speaking after hoisting the national flag at the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the commission headquarters here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

State information panel recommends action against police inspector for not registering FIR

The Independent UK

War of words erupts over Britain’s plea for post-Brexit migrant return deal

Tory MPs urge Rishi Sunak to get asylum returns deal – as Brussels rejects reports that the EU Commission has blocked an agreement

The Texas Tribune

For Texans, fighting state-regulated oilfield waste dumps can be a costly, do-it-yourself effort

Some Texans who challenge oil and gas waste sites must spend significant sums and time on investigating what they say the Texas Railroad Commission should examine. Will new regulations for handling waste increase oversight or just maintain the status quo?

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