NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Government regarding a plea that challenges the validity of Article 334A of the Indian Constitution. This article relates to the reservation of seats for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, under the 2023 Women’s Reservation Law.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, in a hearing held on Wednesday(12th Feb), criticized the practice of announcing freebies before elections, stating that it was affecting people’s willingness to work. The Court observed that due to receiving free rations and money, many people were not motivated to work.
NEW DELHI: On Friday (8th Feb): The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over a “deadlock” caused by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi not taking a decision on bills passed by the legislative assembly. The court questioned how the state government could function if the Governor neither approved nor communicated his reasons for withholding assent.
The Supreme Court and the Union government are debating the uniformity of judges’ salaries and pensions. The Court argues that disparities undermine judicial independence and talent retention, while the Attorney General claims that financial stability does not necessarily affect independence. Concerns over inadequate pensions for retired judges were also raised.
Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, confirming its constitutionality concerning citizenship for migrants in Assam who arrived before 1971. This significant ruling, derived from the Assam Accord, has three separate opinions, reflecting ongoing debates on citizenship and regional issues in India.
Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court will announce its ruling on the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, related to citizenship for immigrants in Assam from 1966 to 1971. The decision could significantly impact the interpretation of citizenship within India and shape regional and national interests.
On Wednesday(11th Sept), During the Supreme Court hearing, Attorney General R. Venkataramani stressed that enforcing fundamental duties requires ongoing legislative action and oversight. His comments came as the court reviewed a petition by lawyer Durga Dutt seeking clear laws to ensure compliance with constitutional duties.
A seven-judge Constitution Bench will announce a verdict on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) tomorrow. This ruling has major implications for benefits and reservations among these groups. The bench reviewed 23 petitions, including a challenge by the Punjab government, and revisited the 2004 E V Chinnaiah judgment.
The Supreme Court today appointed former Chief Justice UU Lalit to lead a committee overseeing the appointments of Vice-Chancellors for public universities in West Bengal. This move aims to resolve the dispute between the state government and the Governor over the final authority for these appointments. Justice Lalit will form sub-committees and receive compensation accordingly.
Dr. S Jaishankar and Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasize India’s commitment to arbitration as a crucial part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The newly inaugurated Arbitration Bar of India aims to provide skilled professionals, contributing to a conducive business environment. This initiative seeks to enhance India’s role in the global market and attract foreign investment.
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