A citizen urges the Supreme Court to act suo motu against exploitation of teachers, citing pay denial, fake colleges, and lack of accountability. The plea calls it a matter of “national interest” and a true tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
The Supreme Court of India intervened to support 250 students by granting a hotel management institute permission to operate temporarily from a new location, as its permanent campus is not yet ready. The court used its powers under Article 142, allowing a two-year period to ensure students’ education remains uninterrupted during the transition.
The Supreme Court of India ruled against judicial interference in academic qualifications unless deemed arbitrary or illegal. It upheld that teachers hired before March 15, 2000, are eligible for revised pay scales, while those hired after must obtain a Ph.D. within seven years to qualify for higher pay or associate professor status.
The Supreme Court set aside the Bihar government’s cancellation of the 2019 junior engineer selection process, labeling it “impermissible.” The court ordered the Bihar Technical Service Commission to continue appointing candidates based on a fresh select list, emphasizing that altering recruitment rules post-process compromises candidates’ rights. Appointments must be completed within specified timeframes.
Dr. Anshu Kataria of PUCA indicated that around 2.33 million students are impacted by a Supreme Court case regarding NEET, which has led the Punjab Unaided Colleges Association to request an extension of admission cut-off dates. Currently, technical college admissions are halted, affecting numerous applicants amid ongoing delays and unrest.
Three new criminal laws, aimed at modernizing the justice system, replace colonial-era laws from today. They introduce provisions like Zero FIR, online police complaints, electronic summons, and mandatory crime scene videography. The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated various measures for effective implementation, including technological upgrades, capacity building, publicity campaigns, inclusion in curriculum, and review meetings.
The Gujarat government Today took action against ragging in educational institutions, issuing a resolution and forming anti-ragging committees. This initiative aligns with UGC and AICTE regulations. The government is also planning a separate resolution for medical colleges. The High Court has issued notices to relevant departments in response to reported incidents.
