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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Explain med consent bar on same-sex people: Delhi HC
File photo NEW DELHI: Delhi HC Thursday sought Centre's explanation for excluding same-sex couples from the right to make medical decisions for each other during treatment. Justice Sachin Datta observed there appeared to be no reason why this right should 'not be available' to same-sex or unmarried couples under Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002. It directed Centre and National Medical Commission to respond within four weeks. The 2002 regulations state that consent for medical procedures must be obtained from 'husband or wife, parent or guardian in the case of a minor, or the patient himself.' HC was hearing a plea by Arshiya Takkar seeking legal recognition for queer couples to make medical decisions for partners during emergencies. The plea argued that lack of guidelines leaves queer partners powerless in critical situations and amounts to bias. Justice Datta also questioned how the rules applied to orphans or people living alone and asked Centre to clarify.
The Hindu
3 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Petition in Delhi HC seeks medical consent rights for same-sex partners
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notices to the Centre and the National Medical Commission on a plea seeking recognition of non-heterosexual partners as each other's legitimate medical representatives, allowing them to give consent for treatment. The petition was filed by Arshiya Takkar, who married her same-sex partner in New Zealand in 2023 and is living with her partner in Delhi. The petition highlighted the lack of clear legal framework or common law recognising 'partners in a union', making it difficult to provide consent during medical treatment or emergencies. Ms. Takkar, represented by senior advocates Saurabh Kirpal and Shyel Trehan, stated in her plea that the existing regulation — Clause 7.16 of the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette, and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 — mandates consent for medical procedures or treatment from a 'husband or wife, parent or guardian in the case of a minor, or the patient himself'. 'This lack of explicit recognition of partners in a union renders the petitioner effectively powerless to make critical medical decisions for her partner, or vice versa, a right readily available to heterosexual partners under the current regulations,' it stated. The petition, filed through advocates Manjira Dasgupta and Bhargav Ravindran Thali, contended that despite the Supreme Court directive for a high-powered committee to address entitlements of LGBTQIA+ couples, including their recognition as 'family' for medical decision-making, the authorities have failed to take expeditious measures. 'This inaction leaves the petitioner and other same-sex couples vulnerable and unable to exercise the fundamental right to care for each other in medical emergencies,' the plea said. During the hearing, Justice Sachin Datta asked the counsel representing the Centre, 'What will be in case if the person is an orphan? What if the person is living alone? Who will give consent for them?' The court directed the Centre to file its reply within four weeks.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Watt's Inside: Refrigerators, ACs, TVs to get new labels revealing energy use, brand details, and more
Kolkata | New Delhi: Air-conditioners, refrigerators, televisions, washing machines and other appliances will soon sport new energy efficiency labels with detailed product information and traceability, to encourage consumers to choose energy-efficient products and reduce cases of fake claims of star ratings, people aware of the development said. The label will clearly specify the product's country of origin and its energy consumption in easy language to help consumers make an informed choice, besides a unique serial number and QR code, they said. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Healthcare healthcare Finance Digital Marketing PGDM Data Science CXO Data Analytics Public Policy Others Operations Management Degree Management Technology Leadership Cybersecurity Product Management MBA Design Thinking Project Management Artificial Intelligence MCA others Data Science Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details The new 'Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labelling) Regulations, 2025' will establish a comprehensive framework governing the display of essential information on labels, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the power ministry said in a notification dated July 10. Industry executives said the current energy efficiency labels do not contain so much information and are not that consumer friendly. There have also been cases where BEE has found some companies making false claims on energy efficiency. The intention of the new labelling system is to ensure consumers choose models which are low in power consumption to save energy, they said. Apart from common household appliances, manufacturers also need to fix these labels on deep freezers, chillers, ceiling fans, geysers, solar photovoltaic modules and some commercial products. The new regulation will also establish the "process for applying for and granting permission to affix such labels and to provide for compliance testing and label fees," the BEE notification said. Companies must ensure these labels are prominently displayed at retail stores and on the products. BEE has already proposed to repeal old rules on the design of labelling on certain white goods such as refrigerators, air conditioners and televisions. "There is a revision going on regarding label design. There are altogether five notifications on that," a government official said. BEE currently fixes the energy efficiency norms for household and commercial appliances under a star rating system, with the five star being the most energy efficient while the one star least. These ratings are revised periodically, in every 2-4 years, to tighten the energy efficiency standards. As per BEE, labels under the new norms should display a unique number of label, equipment name, brand name, model number, energy performance parameter, label year, rated capacity, star level, validity, country of origin and serial number of the appliance. There will be a QR code as well. Earlier this month, ET reported that the power ministry is working on a plan to push customers to replace their 10 years or older air-conditioners with new five-star energy efficiency rated ones at below-market prices by offering them scrapping benefits.
The Hindu
6 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
HC directs GRI to implement new regulations issued by UGC
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) in Dindigul district to implement the regulations issued by the UGC in 2023, in two months. Justice C. Saravanan directed the GRI to register the bylaws in one month and implement the UGC regulations issued in 2023 in two months. The court was hearing the petition filed by M. Gurunathan of Dindigul district, a retired section assistant of GRI. The petitioner said the UGC issued new regulations in 2023 and the purpose of the regulations was to maintain the quality of higher education imparted by the universities. The regulations for deemed universities were being constantly upgraded and revamped for better administration and effective management. The regulations very clearly stated that deemed universities declared prior to the date of commencement of regulations should amend the Memorandum of Association or Rules of the university to comply with the regulations within one year from date of commencement of the regulations and the compliance report shall be submitted to the Commission, he said. However, the new regulations have not yet been implemented and steps have not been taken to register and follow the same as per the 2023 Regulations, he said and sought a direction to GRI to implement the regulations.
Business Upturn
12 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
MTNL funds escrow account for bond interest payment due July 20
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on July 17, 2025, 15:03 IST Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) on Thursday informed the exchanges that it has deposited funds in the designated escrow account to ensure timely payment of interest on its bonds due later this week. The payment pertains to the 4th semi-annual interest on MTNL's 7.59% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds (Series VIII A, ISIN: INE153A08154), which is scheduled to be paid to bondholders on July 20, 2025. According to the filing, the company deposited the required amount in the escrow account maintained with Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch, on July 17, 2025, well in advance of the due date. MTNL stated that this step ensures compliance with the payment obligations and upholds its commitment to bondholders. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. This proactive move comes as MTNL continues to meet its debt servicing obligations despite challenges in its core telecom business, underscoring the company's focus on maintaining investor confidence. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Investments in bonds and securities are subject to market risks. Please conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The author or publisher is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
