The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government, and other authorities on a petition challenging the ASI’s takeover of the Thirupparankundram temple. The plea also seeks daily lighting of the lamp placed on the ‘deepathoon’ (stone pillar).
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, 5th March, pointed out an ongoing conflict between officers from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFS). The Court observed that IAS officers often try to assert their dominance over IPS and IFS officers, which has led to tension between these services.
Today (8th May): The Supreme Court reserved judgment on West Bengal’s suit alleging misuse of the CBI by the Centre. The State contends that withdrawing consent for CBI investigations prevents probes in West Bengal. Arguments presented by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta focused on the suit’s maintainability, administrative control, and relief sought, with the Court reserving its verdict.