A PIL in the Madras High Court challenges 12 Tamil Nadu laws that transfer Vice-Chancellor appointment powers from the Governor to the State. The petitioner claims these laws violate UGC norms and constitutional regulations. The court will review the petition on May 21, 2025, considering the validity and potential interim orders.
Today, On 9th July, Congress leader P. Chidambaram supports the formation of a committee in Tamil Nadu to suggest amendments to new criminal laws, noting that state legislatures have the authority to make such changes. This move aligns with the constitutional competency of state legislatures to amend criminal laws, emphasizing the significance of the Concurrent List in India’s federal structure.
Today (9th April): The Gujarat High Court upheld the Constitutional Validity of the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 2020, and its associated rules. Over 150 petitions challenging the law’s validity were dismissed, as the Court found the Act to align with constitutional provisions, not contradict central laws, and not violate the basic structure of the Constitution.
