legal frameworks

Doctors with Disabilities criticize the upgraded child health screening programme, RBSK 2.0, for failing to prioritize disability despite legal mandates. The revised framework omits explicit mention of disability and key conditions like thalassemia, potentially leaving millions of children without early diagnosis and care.

India remains on the US Trade Representative's Priority Watch List for intellectual property protection, a designation that carries no legal ramifications but serves as a negotiation tool. The US cited concerns over pharmaceutical IP rules, while India maintains its regime ensures affordable medicine access and WTO compliance.

The Supreme Court has ruled that no cognisable offence was made out against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for alleged hate speeches during the 2020 anti-CAA protests.

Maharashtra now allows citizens to register wills at any sub-registrar office for just ₹100, with no deadline. This move aims to enhance authenticity, provide legal clarity, and significantly reduce future disputes among heirs. The option for sealed will deposits also offers enhanced confidentiality and security for one's final wishes, ensuring smoother property succession.

The Supreme Court is reviewing brain death certification protocols in India, considering expert opinions on additional tests like EEG and angiogram. While a petition alleges malpractices, experts maintain existing procedures, governed by strict guidelines and a panel of four doctors, offer adequate safeguards. This comes amid a significant gap in organ donation rates.

From May 1, India’s online gaming sector enters a new regime: money-based games are prohibited, while e-sports and social gaming face tighter oversight. A central regulator, payment curbs and compliance rules aim to end years of legal ambiguity