Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court expressed strong concern after a Jaat Punia man from an upper-caste Hindu background sought minority reservation by converting to Buddhism. Calling it a “new type of fraud,” the Bench questioned the motive behind such conversion.
Radhika Vemula and Abeda Salim Tadvi filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court of India, highlighting caste-based discrimination linked to their children’s suicides. The Court allows suggestions for UGC regulations to address such discrimination in higher education. Measures for better enforcement and protection for students are critically discussed.
The Supreme Court has requested a response from Maharashtra authorities regarding a petition claiming illegal demolition of a house and shop in Sindhudurg, prompted by a false complaint related to anti-India slogans. The petitioner argues this action violated a prior ruling mandating proper notice before demolitions, alleging political motivation behind the decision.