The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition by around 350 teachers and non-teaching staff of recognised madrasas in West Bengal seeking salaries under the state’s grant-in-aid scheme. The Court declined to grant the relief sought by the petitioners.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for security failures related to the lethal Pahalgam terror attack, demanding prompt arrests of terrorists. She labeled the incident a “total failure” of the Union government, emphasizing the need for improved national security measures and condemning the use of military sacrifices for political gain.
Adish C Aggarwala’s book, “Modi’s Niti Shastra: The World’s His Oyster,” examines the evolution of India’s legal framework during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. It highlights significant reforms that have been pivotal in modernizing the legal system, which has received limited attention compared to other sectors impacted by Modi’s governance.
The Supreme Court affirmed its authority to annul proceedings related to the investigation of D.K. Shivakumar’s alleged disproportionate assets case, contested by the CBI and BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal. The court will reassess the case in January 2025, following state government withdrawals of consent for the investigation.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant criticized the BJP for likening the current political climate to the Emergency era, asserting it reflects an “undeclared Emergency.” He condemned the judiciary’s inaction on anti-defection laws and questioned its independence, accusing it of failing to protect the Constitution and uphold democratic principles amid alleged government interference.
Today, On 29th August, the Karnataka High Court dismissed CBI’s petition to investigate DK Shivakumar, deferring the matter to the Supreme Court due to its Center-State nature. This decision came after the State government withdrew consent for a CBI probe into Shivakumar’s alleged illegal assets. The Court rejected the petitions, citing lack of maintainability.