The Central government told the Supreme Court of India it has formed a panel including Indu Malhotra, Aniruddha Bose and KK Venugopal to redraft NCERT judiciary textbooks.
The Gauhati High Court has issued notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over multiple petitions alleging repeated hate speeches against the Muslim community, with the Division Bench seeking responses from him, the Centre, and the Assam government.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking curbs on yellow pea imports, citing harm to pulse farmers. The court warned that consumer interests must not suffer while protecting farmers.
Today, on 10th September, In the ongoing Presidential Reference Row, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the Governor is not a servant of the government but an independent constitutional office, exercising implied discretion to uphold and defend the Constitution in crucial circumstances.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and SSC on a plea seeking reforms to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in recruitment exams. The petition highlights irregularities after SSC entrusted exams to “Eduquity” instead of TCS.
The Centre assured the Supreme Court that cadets discharged due to training disabilities will now get ECHS medical benefits without subscription fees. The court also called for better insurance and higher ex gratia payments.
The Delhi High Court criticised the government for not filling 20 Indian Air Force posts despite eligible women clearing the NDA exam. The Court ruled that unreserved seats must be open to both men and women and ordered immediate appointment of a woman candidate.
Timelines For Assent To Bills | The Union of India told the Supreme Court that Governors and the President enjoy a “high prerogative” in deciding on Bills and courts cannot set deadlines. A Constitution Bench will hear the Presidential reference from August 19.
The Supreme Court has questioned the absence of the NOTA option in uncontested elections, calling it an issue “worth examining,” while the Centre dismissed it as an “academic” matter. The case stems from a PIL challenging Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 8) asked the Centre to reply to a petition challenging Section 152 of the new BNS law, calling it a return of the old sedition law. The plea says the law is vague, harsh, and a danger to free speech and democracy.
