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The Supreme Court overturned Bihar’s decision to reclassify the Tanti-Tantwa community as Scheduled Castes, reiterating that only the central government can modify these lists as per Article 341 of the Indian Constitution. The Court directed reallocation of affected individuals to Extremely Backward Classes without penalizing them.
Today, On 2nd July, The Bihar government approached the Supreme Court following Patna High Court’s ruling that invalidated a law increasing reservations for SC/STs and backward classes to 65% in 2023, reducing the open merit category to 35%. The High Court declared the amendment unconstitutional, citing infringement on equal opportunity. This decision is now contested before the Supreme Court.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced plans to challenge Patna High Court’s decision to increase reservations for SC, ST, and OBC categories in the Supreme Court. The decision has generated strong reactions with political leaders and activists expressing differing views. The outcome of this legal battle is anticipated to have significant implications for reservation policies nationwide.
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Today, On 14th June, The Supreme Court called for a response from the Central Government and the National Testing Agency regarding a plea for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam. The requests follow concerns about potential misconduct and errors in the examination process, including question paper leaks and suicides of students in Kota. The court emphasizes the need for a response from the NTA before making a decision. The NEET-UG exam, conducted on May 5 with around 24 lakh candidates, has faced allegations of irregularities, including question paper leaks, leading to protests and demands for investigation. The Centre and NTA have revoked grace marks for some candidates and offered them the option to retake the exam or relinquish the compensatory marks. The NEET-UG exam, organized by the NTA, is a nationwide test for admissions to various medical courses in India.
The Patna High Court has permitted the recruitment of assistant professors in Bihar’s state universities, ending a four-year hiatus. The court mandated specific guidelines for creating reservation rosters for each university. The decision ensures subject-wise and university-wise determination of reservation quotas, following a prolonged legal dispute. The Bihar State University Service Commission will promptly resume the appointment process.
Today, 16th April, The Bihar state government defended its caste census initiative in a recent Supreme Court affidavit, aiming to understand socio-economic conditions for marginalized communities and to enhance policies for disadvantaged groups. The government emphasized adherence to constitutional mandates and outlined various initiatives based on the survey report’s findings, such as quota benefits and educational support.
Today, 7th April,The Delhi High Court (HC) scheduled Vaibhav Mishra’s plea for May 16, seeking a reinvestigation into his grandfather LN Mishra’s 1975 assassination. The plea will be heard alongside the convicts’ appeal, highlighting the complexity of the case. Mishra challenges mishandled investigation and seeks justice for the former Railway Minister’s murder.
The Patna High Court issued a notice to Bihar regarding mismanagement and non-utilization of funds collected under the Health and Education cess since 2008. The court ordered a comprehensive affidavit on the collected and expended funds within four weeks. The PIL highlights underutilization, misallocation, and lack of transparency, seeking proper fund use and compliance with CAG recommendations.
The Supreme Court of India has set a final hearing in April regarding the controversial Bihar government’s caste-based survey, facing legal scrutiny and public interest petitions. The case delves into privacy, governance, and social justice implications, with far-reaching consequences for Indian society and governance.
In a pivotal move, the Bihar government has declared a 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections (EWS) in both the state’s judicial services and government-affiliated law colleges and universities. This decision was ratified during a cabinet assembly presided over by the Chief Minister. Additional Chief Secretary (Cabinet Secretariat) S Siddhartha, as cited by The […]