Today,15th April, The Supreme Court granted a two-week extension for the Lok Sabha Secretariat and others to respond to the petition filed by West Bengal bureaucrats challenging their summons by the privileges committee. The court also suspended the notices issued by the committee. This comes after BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar’s attempt to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali, questioning his free speech rights.
Today(on 15th April), the Supreme Court of India rejected a petition to provide voting facilities for 18,000 internally-displaced persons in Manipur, citing potential disruption to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The displaced individuals sought to participate in the elections despite residing outside Manipur due to ethnic conflict. The decision raises concerns about their access to the democratic process and underscores the need for comprehensive measures to address the underlying issues in Manipur.
On Tuesday (9th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Center’s stand on why states shouldn’t have authority to regulate industrial alcohol to prevent misuse. The matter, referred to a nine-judge bench in 2010, revolves around conflicting powers between the Center and states. The hearing remains inconclusive and will resume on April 16.
Today ,8th April, The Supreme Court (SC) considered a plea for voting access for 18,000 displaced people in Manipur before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The elections for Manipur’s two Lok Sabha seats are scheduled on April 19 and 26. The Chief Justice assured an early hearing date, acknowledging the urgency of the issue due to ethnic tensions and violence.
Today, 8th April, The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) received over Rs 28,400 crore since 2015-16, but its fund usage questioned. The Supreme Court examining a plea by the AAP government alleging non-disbursal of funds. The finance secretary highlighted DJB’s lack of accountability. The court directed the release of funds and scheduled further hearings.
Today(on 1st April),The Supreme Court issued a notice to Delhi’s Principal Secretary (Finance) following a complaint from the AAP government about funds being withheld from the Delhi Jal Board. The court is set to hold a detailed hearing on April 5. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud’s intervention aims to ensure the release of allocated funds, addressing governance issues efficiently.
CJI Chandrachud today assured the AAP government that it has the authority to release the allocated Rs 3,000 crore for the Delhi Jal Board even after the March 31 deadline. The decision came after the AAP administration urgently petitioned for the release of funds, fearing their potential expiry. The hearing has been scheduled for April 1.
The Supreme Court Today directed the Centre to respond within three weeks to applications seeking a suspension of the CAA-Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The bench, led by CJI Chandrachud, scheduled the next hearing for April 9. The Rules relate to the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, which has been the subject of numerous legal challenges since its passage in 2019.
The Central government Today requested additional time from the Supreme Court to prepare a response to applications seeking a suspension of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court of the need for more time to address the 20 applications until the court resolves the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the CAA – Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
On 4th March: The Supreme Court of India has requested a government response to allegations of gender bias in the promotions of female army officers. Thirty women officers filed a contempt petition citing disparities in their promotion process compared to male counterparts. The plea challenges a selection board recommending only eight women officers for promotion against 42 available slots, despite a previous directive for fair and transparent selection processes.