Supreme Court Refuses to Frame New Guidelines to Protect Doctors from Assault, Says “Cannot Monitor Everything”

The Supreme Court of India declined to examine petitions for new guidelines to protect doctors from violence, stating it cannot monitor all incidents occurring in the country. The court emphasized that it previously issued relevant directives and encouraged petitioners to seek relief through legal processes, maintaining that legislative action is needed for comprehensive protection.

After SC’s Ruling on “Creamy Layer” Within SC/ST Reservations; BJP SC/ST MPs Urge PM Modi to Challenge the Decision

BJP SC/ST MPs met with PM Modi to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision on “creamy layer” in SC/ST reservations, requesting non-enforcement. PM Modi assured support for their position. The Court’s ruling allows sub-classification of SCs and STs for reservation benefits, with six justices in favor and one dissenting. This ruling overruled the earlier EV Chinnaiah decision.