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Union Minister Annapurna Devi launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign” on November 27 to eliminate child marriages in India. The initiative focuses on empowering girls, enforcing legal reforms to set 18 as the minimum marriage age, and targeting high-burden states. The aim is to cut child marriage prevalence below 5% by 2029.
A petition was filed against Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh “Lalan” in Muzaffarpur for his remarks about Muslim voting patterns, alleging intent to offend. Activist Tamanna Hashmi argues the comments threaten communal harmony and violate constitutional equality. The court hearing is set for December 4, as Lalan faces potential trial under provocative speech regulations.
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The Supreme Court urged jail superintendents to proactively identify eligible female undertrial prisoners for release under Section 479(1) of the BNSS, aiming to address overcrowding and inhumane conditions. The Court stressed the necessity of focusing on women prisoners, particularly those with children, and reprimanded certain states for non-compliance with reporting.
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Today, On 4th November, the Chief Justice of India will review a Public Interest Litigation concerning frequent bridge collapses in Bihar, deemed a public safety hazard. The PIL requests a structural audit and formation of an expert panel to ensure bridge safety, following multiple collapses that threaten lives, particularly in flood-prone areas.
Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court postponed the hearing on petitions challenging the Patna High Court’s ruling that upheld Bihar’s caste-based survey legality. The hearing will now occur on November 7, 2024. The survey aims to collect socio-economic data to support targeted welfare schemes in the state.
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 16) dismissed a plea of convicted criminal-turned-politician Vijay Kumar Shukla alias Munna Shukla seeking time to surrender in the 1998 murder case of former Bihar minister and RJD leader Brij Bihari Prasad. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Sanjay Kumar and R Mahadevan was told by senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for Shukla that he needs 30 days’ time on account of his wife’s health issues and to manage the affairs.
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Today, On 3rd October, the Supreme Court sentenced former MLA Munna Shukla and Mantu Tiwari to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 1998 murder of Bihar minister Brij Bihari Prasad. The court partially overturned a 2014 acquittal of other accused, citing insufficient evidence for their involvement while reinstating convictions for the two offenders.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of two judicial officers, Shashi Bhushan Prasad Singh and Ashok Kumar Pandey, as judges of the Patna High Court. This decision follows consultations with eminent Supreme Court judges and input from the Union Department of Justice, confirming the candidates’ integrity and professional reputations.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 2) refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) petition that called for the conduct of a social and caste-based census. A Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti pointed out that it was a policy matter in which the top court was not inclined to interfere. “What is this? This is in the domain of governance. What can we do?” Justice Roy asked when the matter was taken up.
Today, On 23rd August, The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging the construction of a Gram Panchayat Bhawan in Bihar, questioning the involvement of the apex court in local administrative issues. The petitioner’s concerns about potential disruptions to the educational environment were dismissed, affirming the importance of local governance and the need for adequate facilities to support it.