The Madras High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to reduce the All India Bar Examination fee of Rs. 3,500, stating it is reasonable and not excessive. The court emphasized the absence of statutory provisions regulating the fee and highlighted the judiciary’s role in maintaining the integrity of professional examinations while encouraging ongoing discussions about fairness.
Today, On 3rd June, A petition submitted to the High Court, urging the Election Commission to implement measures preventing political parties and candidates from soliciting votes based on religious or linguistic appeals. The petition argues that such corrupt practices undermine the secular nature of the electoral process and violate constitutional principles. A petition submitted to the High Court urges the Election Commission to stop political parties from seeking votes based on religious or linguistic appeals. The petition calls for an independent commission to oversee the enforcement of a 2017 Supreme Court judgment prohibiting such practices. The Madras High Court issued a notice to the Election Commission and scheduled a further hearing.