Today, On 17th November, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the bar on civilian prayers inside a Chennai military mosque, stressing that security concerns must take priority. The Court said “security cannot be compromised” while upholding the restriction within the cantonment area.
The Supreme Court of India affirmed that businesses have a fundamental right to shut down under Article 19(1)(g), adhering to labor laws. If the State does not respond within 60 days, closure is automatically approved. The ruling emphasized that employers must show valid reasons beyond financial hardship to justify shutdowns, ensuring workers’ rights are protected.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Madhya Pradesh can raise the retirement age of judicial officers to 61 if allowed by current rules and agreed upon by the High Court. This directive follows a petition from the Madhya Pradesh Judges Association, seeking parity with other government employees whose retirement age is 62.
