Today, On 9th September, The Supreme Court issued stay a High Court ruling directing the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teachers. This offers temporary relief to current appointees amid ongoing legal disputes. The case highlights challenges in large-scale public sector recruitment drives, with the final outcome pending Supreme Court examination.
Today, On 6th September, the Chief Justice of India acknowledged concerns about vacancies in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) raised by the Bengaluru Bar Association. He assured that the Supreme Court will address the issue and look into the unfilled positions. The ITAT, responsible for direct tax appeals, currently faces delays due to insufficient members.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud, today reserved judgment on whether an ineligible person can nominate an arbitrator. Solicitor General Mehta emphasized strengthening arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism. The Court discussed significant questions of law and the challenges in the arbitrator selection process, with a focus on party autonomy and potential injustice.
The Supreme Court has summoned chief secretaries of 18 states and Union Territories for failing to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission’s recommendations. Despite multiple orders, the states have not achieved full compliance. The court is determined to enforce adherence, requiring personal appearances to prompt the submission of necessary affidavits.
The Supreme Court today directed the Maharashtra Government to transfer land to the Bombay High Court by September 7 for a new building. The court emphasized the project’s importance to avoid election-related delays. The state government committed to transferring the land by specified dates, and progress is being made to accommodate the high court’s facilities.
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Today, On 20th August, In the Staines murder case, the Supreme Court requested a response from the Odisha government regarding the remission plea of convict Dara Singh. Singh convicted for his role in the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons. New Delhi: The Supreme Court, On Tuesday, requested a response […]
The Supreme Court has appointed a committee, led by former Judge B.N. Srikrishna, to manage the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple in Karnataka, aiming to resolve administration disputes. The committee’s dynamic has been altered, granting Justice Srikrishna veto power while emphasizing the importance of maintaining the temple’s traditions. The current government can replace the committee’s private members.
The Supreme Court agreed to consider Punjab government’s plea for urgent release of over Rs 1,000 crore from the Centre, related to Rural Development Fund dues. The state seeks immediate funds as an interim measure, claiming the Centre owes Punjab over Rs 4,200 crore. Lawyer Shadan Farasat appealed for an early hearing, which was accepted by Chief Justice Chandrachud.
