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.
The Supreme Court instructed Sahara Group to disclose its leadership, shareholders, and unencumbered properties for a Rs 10,000 crore refund. The court emphasized the need for a practical solution to refund investors after over a decade. Noting Sahara’s failure to deposit the full amount, the court allowed property sales to meet the refund obligation.
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.
