Maharashtra’s counsel Nishant R Katneshwarkar urged the bench to grant three weeks, saying the matter was being considered at the highest level. “We will grant you three weeks and pass an interim order that until we permit, no freebies schemes should be implemented in Maharashtra. We will stop Ladli Bahin, Ladka Bhau,” the bench said.Also in top courtSC bins plea for protection to transpersonsA two-judge Supreme Court bench, in a recent order, refused to entertain a PIL filed by lawyer Reepak Kansal, seeking changes in the criminal law and equal protection to transgender people from sexual violence. The bench of Justices Hima Kohli and R Mahadevan, however, directed the petitioner to approach a high court. “Liberty is given to the petitioner to approach at least one state high court,” the SC said. The petition sought directions to the Union of India to make appropriate modification of sections of the IPC dealing with sexual assaults against transpersons.
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