Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal’s challenge to a Calcutta High Court order nullifying over 25,000 school staff appointments in September. The court has extended the deadline for responses to August 16 and emphasized the need for a detailed examination of the alleged systemic fraud in the recruitment process. The CBI is also involved in the investigation.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear pleas against the Calcutta High Court order invalidating over 25,000 teacher and staff appointments in West Bengal. Chief Justice Chandrachud labeled the alleged recruitment scam as “systemic fraud” and emphasized the importance of maintaining public trust and the digitized records of the appointments. The court granted an extension for written submissions and allowed the CBI to continue its probe without making any arrests. The state government challenged the high court’s order, arguing that the cancellations were arbitrary. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for a closer analysis to differentiate between tainted and legitimate appointments. The Calcutta High Court not only annulled the appointments but also directed the CBI to investigate and report back within three months. Additionally, it ordered those appointed beyond the available vacancies, after the recruitment date, and those who submitted blank OMR sheets to return all remunerations and benefits with interest.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court extended the Gita Mittal committee’s tenure by six months to address the Manipur violence case, allowing more time for investigations and relief efforts. The committee oversees relief and rehabilitation for victims and ensures compensation. This decision emphasizes the ongoing need for justice and rehabilitation in the aftermath of the violence.
The Supreme Court of India will hear a case today(on 5th August), regarding the cancellation of around 12 lakh OBC certificates from West Bengal. The controversy arose when the Calcutta High Court annulled these certificates due to procedural lapses. The outcome of this case will impact the lives of millions relying on OBC certificates for reserved opportunities.
Today, On 29th July, A student from Delhi appealed to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressing anguish over recent student deaths caused by flooding in coaching center basements. The student highlighted poor infrastructure, negligence by officials, and the necessity to protect students’ rights. The incident sparked arrests, debate in Parliament, and demands for justice and compensation.
Today(on 22nd July), The Supreme Court directed IIT Delhi to form a panel of experts to review a disputed NEET-UG exam question, with a report due by Tuesday noon. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s bench heard petitions about alleged exam irregularities, focusing on a question with ambiguous options affecting the scoring of candidates.
Today, On 22nd July, The Supreme Court of India is hearing pleas regarding a possible re-examination for all qualified NEET 2024 candidates due to a paper leak controversy. Concerns over integrity have led to ongoing disputes, with the court seeking conclusive evidence before finalizing proceedings today. Stay updated for further developments.
The Madras High Court commemorates its Madurai bench’s 20th anniversary today with CJI Chandrachud praising Madurai’s warmth amid a Microsoft outage. Justice R Mahadevan’s recent elevation to the Supreme Court is celebrated, alongside new initiatives such as e-seva kendras to enhance legal services in the southern districts. The event signifies a forward-looking approach to judicial service.
On Thursday(18th July),The Supreme Court heard petitions for a re-test or cancellation of the 2024 NEET-UG exam due to an alleged paper leak 45 minutes before the exam at certain centers. The NTA claimed the leak occurred just before the exam. The court demanded concrete evidence of systematic impact and indicated it would consider a re-test if justified.