The Madras High Court slammed police officers for refusing to register an FIR on an SC man’s land complaint by wrongly calling it a civil dispute. The court ruled that SC/ST Atrocities Act mandates compulsory FIR registration and ordered swift investigation.
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.
The Supreme Court of India has established a special task force to address rising student suicides in educational institutions, particularly linked to issues like ragging and harassment. Led by former Supreme Court judge S Ravindra Bhat, the task force comprises top officials and must submit a report within four months to identify causes and preventative measures.
Madras: The Madras High Court ruled that no caste can claim ownership of a temple or administer it based on caste identity. The Court clarified that such a practice is not a protected religious right under the Indian Constitution. Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy dismissed a plea seeking separate administration of a temple based on caste identity.
The Supreme Court emphasized that the University Grants Commission (UGC) needs more authority to effectively address caste discrimination in colleges. The case, originally filed in 2019, sought enforcement of fundamental rights against caste-based bias. The court highlighted the need for stronger measures to curb such discrimination in educational institutions.