Chandigarh Administration - The Legal Chamber

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directions for constructing a verandah at Chandigarh's High Court (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and laying green paver blocks in a parking area, emphasizing sustainable development over strict adherence to heritage guidelines in this context. The Court found the verandah would not significantly impact the site's "Outstanding Universal Value" and the pavers were an eco-friendly solution for parking shortages. Contempt proceedings against the Chandigarh Administration were abated for twelve weeks to allow compliance. Facts Of The Case: The Chandigarh Administration (CA) appealed against orders issued by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh in a public interest litigation. The High Court had issued a writ of mandamus on November 29, 2...

The Supreme Court ruled that K. Umadevi is entitled to maternity leave under FR 101(a), setting aside the High Court Division Bench's decision. The Court emphasized a purposive and liberal interpretation of maternity benefit provisions, aligning with reproductive rights under Article 21 of the Constitution and international conventions, irrespective of prior children not in the mother's custody or born from a previous marriage. Facts Of The Case: K. Umadevi, the appellant, married A. Suresh in 2006, having two children from this wedlock in 2007 and 2011. Their marriage was dissolved in 2017, and the children remained in the custody of her former husband. In December 2012, she joined government service as an English Teacher in Tamil Nadu. On September 12, 2018, the appellant remarried M...

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Chandigarh High Court Gets Parking Upgrade: Supreme Court Approves Eco-Friendly Green Pavers