- Judicial Service: The Supreme Court upheld the validity of rules requiring minimum qualifying marks in viva voce tests as part of the selection process for district judiciary appointments in Bihar and Gujarat.
- Consumer Protection: The Court issued guidelines to counter misleading advertisements, holding both advertisers and endorsers accountable. It also mandated self-declaration forms to be uploaded by advertisers before releasing ads.
- Child Custody: In a case involving parental rights, the Court addressed the concept of ‘Parental Alienation Syndrome,’ where one parent fosters negative sentiments about the other parent in the child’s mind.
- Debt Recovery: The Supreme Court referred the issue of recovering time-barred debts under special laws to a larger bench for further consideration.
- Juvenile Justice: The Court imposed a 30-day limit for filing an appeal against a Juvenile Justice Board’s preliminary assessment order.
These judgments reflect the judiciary’s approach to resolving complex legal matters and its ongoing impact on India’s legal framework. This series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Supreme Court’s pivotal decisions throughout the year.
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