Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court allowed petitioners to withdraw their plea against the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) decision to increase nomination fees for state Bar Council elections from Rs.9,000 to Rs. 1.25 lakh, ending the legal challenge.
Today, On 14th August, The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the National Medical Commission’s decision not to conduct the NEET-SS examination this year, citing fairness and equity. The postponement was due to COVID-19-related delays in admissions for MD, MS, and DNB courses. The decision affects 40% of current batch students and admission to 2,447 seats.
The Supreme Court of India affirmed its lack of superintendence authority over High Courts, highlighting constitutional boundaries in a recent judgment. Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih declined to expedite a criminal appeal, emphasizing the autonomy of High Courts and the structured division of powers within the judiciary, citing precedent and constitutional limitations.
