Social Issues News
Strict compliance of law for senior citizens
The Delhi High Court ordered the city government to ensure strict compliance with the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Act provides for children to provide maintenance for their parents, and the government to provide old-age homes for senior citizens. The court also directed the Delhi State Legal Services Authority to ensure that legal aid is provided to senior citizens and that they are not put to any inconvenience. The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
posted by 5th Aug 2022
Children’s issues should get top priority: Satyarthi
NOBEL LAUREATE Kailash Satyarthi was in Pune to attend the diamond jubilee celebrations of the graduate wing of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) where he also delivered the oration.
posted by 5th Aug 2022
Caste based Census
An all-party meeting held in Bihar unanimously decided to start the caste-based census very soon. Those to be involved in the mega exercise will be given proper training and the report will be published.
posted by 3rd Jun 2022
“Act against communal hateâ€: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court asked the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to take “corrective measures†against the peddling of communal hate in ‘dharam sansad’ events. Supreme Court warned that the Chief Secretaries of the two States will be held responsible for any “untoward statements†made during these programmes.
posted by 27th Apr 2022