1. Super-Specialty Courses OK Before Bond Service
The Madras High Court held that PG-bonded doctors may now join super-specialty courses before serving their two-year bond. If the Directorate of Medical Education fails to post you within four months of course completion, your bond obligation is deemed discharged.
2. MTP Beyond 24-Week Limit for Disabled Rape Survivor
In a landmark order, the Court permitted termination of a 28-week pregnancy for an 80%-disabled rape survivor—recognizing that her severe disability delayed discovery of both the assault and the pregnancy. This sets a strong precedent for invoking “exceptional circumstances” under the MTP Rules.
3. Video-Conferencing to Streamline Economic-Offence Trials
- Directed installation of video-conferencing in the High Court & district courts
- Saves investigating officers from unnecessary travel in ED/EOW cases
- Aims to reduce backlog and expedite financial-fraud prosecutions
4. Transfer Orders Must Respect Dignity (Art. 21)
The Court ruled that transfer orders ignoring an employee’s family, health or safety hardships violate the constitutional right to dignity. Authorities must now assess personal circumstances before issuing transfers.
5. Stay on CM’s Power to Appoint VCs—Governor’s Prerogative
A bench stayed recent amendments granting the Chief Minister power to appoint university Vice-Chancellors, preserving the Governor’s traditional chancellor role and reinforcing federal checks and balances.
SK Law House’s litigation team in Vandavasi stands ready to guide you through these evolving legal landscapes—service-bond disputes, MTP petitions, procedural reforms or constitutional challenges.
