A writ petition filed in the Supreme Court challenges the nationwide mandate for digital uploading of waqf properties under Section 3B, alleging that the Centre’s UMEED Portal is structurally defective and cannot meet statutory requirements in Madhya Pradesh.
Today, On 4th December, The Supreme Court granted one-week interim protection to petitioners whose properties in Uttar Pradesh were facing demolition, directing authorities to maintain the present status. The order provides temporary relief while the Court examines the concerns raised over the demolition proceedings.
Today, on 26th November, the 76th Constitution Day, CJI Surya Kant said Article 32 is the heart and soul of the Constitution, stressing that justice becomes real only when citizens can access courts without hurdles. He urged steps to bridge the gap between rights and reality.
NGO Janshruti has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court under Article 32 urging reforms in the judge appointment process. The plea calls for replacing the opaque Collegium system with a transparent, objective, and statutory mechanism.
Today, On 10th October, Supreme Court rejected a plea seeking guidelines on suspension and blocking of social media accounts, questioning the petitioner, “What is your fundamental right to have access to WhatsApp?” and refused to interfere in private platform regulations.
Today, On 6th October, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. The case will be heard on October 8 to determine the quota’s fate.
Today, On 23rd September, Supreme Court has declined to hear the Panun Kashmir Trust petition seeking equal age relaxation for displaced Kashmiri Hindus. The plea aimed to provide parity in recruitment benefits for Group C and D Central Government jobs.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea alleging custodial torture and sexual assault of a 17-year-old in Gujarat, asking the petitioner to first seek remedies before the High Court. The plea had sought an SIT or CBI probe, AIIMS medical report, and compensation.
CJI B.R. Gavai said, “Petitioner may seek remedy before HC under Article 226,” while refusing to entertain a plea on attempts to destroy the minority character of Sam Higginbottom University. The Court added, “Petition under Art. 32 not maintainable here.”
The Supreme Court set aside a man’s death sentence in a minor’s rape-murder case, ruling that Article 32 empowers reopening of sentencing if Manoj guidelines were ignored. The Court stressed that the death penalty process must be “open, thorough and fair.”
