| Photo Credit: ReutersThe major news headlines of the day, and more. Supreme Court to hear plea challenging gender bias in Hindu inheritance lawThe Supreme Court will hear a petition on gender discrimination in Hindu succession law amidst clamour for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to secure gender justice and dignity for women. In Supreme Court, AG says no need to enact specific laws to ‘enforce’ fundamental duties on citizensAttorney General of India K.K. Mr. Venugopal, in his capacity as a constitutional office, said the Supreme Court cannot issue mandamus to Parliament to make such laws. The incumbent Prime Minister shall continue to hold office till appointment of the caretaker Premier, the notification said.

Source: The Hindu April 04, 2022 22:30 UTC