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February 4, 2021 Archives

PIL Filed in Delhi High Court Regarding Non Payment of Salaries of Sanitation Workers

The pandemic and pandemic induced lockdown brought the entire world to a standstill. There were a few people who even during the lockdown, risked their lives to save the lives of others. Healthcare workers, police official etc are recognised for their work during the lockdown, however, sanitation workers, ‘safai karamcharis’ as there are also known face a very different scenario. They were not even paid their salaries for their work or even provided with adequate safety gear.

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Transgenders To Avail Benefits Like Reservation in Joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examinations: Calcutta High Court

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to equality. Denying someone a right, due to their gender identity is violative of constitutional provisions. Holding this in mind, the Calcutta High Court directed that the transgender community be given the provision to avail reservation and other benefits in the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination.

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