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Gauhati HC upholds conviction under Section 376(2)(l) IPC where victim has Down syndrome and IQ 40, affirming that mental disability does not equate to legal incompetence as a witness.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that biweekly visitation rights for a petitioner to meet his mentally challenged sisters are protected under Article 21, affirming that emotional bonds between siblings are not mere social comforts but fundamental to human dignity. This sets a precedent for recognizing familial ties beyond parent-child relationships in disability and guardianship cases, impacting caregivers, welfare institutions, and family courts nationwide.
Tripura High Court rules that a valid permanent disability certificate issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, is sufficient to claim family pension, rejecting administrative delays that deny statutory rights. The judgment reinforces that bureaucratic hurdles cannot override legal entitlements of mentally disabled dependents.
Madras High Court holds that habeas corpus is not maintainable when a missing person case is registered and investigation is underway, but directs police to expedite probe.