Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court prohibited the announcement of the result for the Bihar legislative council by-election seat once held by expelled RJD leader Sunil Kumar Singh. Singh had been expelled for disruptive behavior in the House. The court is currently hearing his appeal against the expulsion. A decision on the case is expected soon.
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Today, On 4th November, the Chief Justice of India will review a Public Interest Litigation concerning frequent bridge collapses in Bihar, deemed a public safety hazard. The PIL requests a structural audit and formation of an expert panel to ensure bridge safety, following multiple collapses that threaten lives, particularly in flood-prone areas.
In a significant development in Bihar, the state government’s recent amendment to increase the reservation quota in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65% has been met with a legal challenge. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Patna High Court, questioning the constitutional validity of this amendment. Also read- […]
Supreme Court Reviews Bihar’s Decision to Classify Transgender Identities as Castes: Reshma Prasad Challenges State’s Move Trans activist Reshma Prasad has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Bihar government’s decision to categorize transgender identities under caste lists for the state’s caste survey. The decision, as outlined in a June 6 notification, has been labeled as […]
Central Government Clarifies Stance on Bihar Caste Survey in Supreme Court In a recent development concerning the Bihar caste survey case, the Central Government has submitted a fresh affidavit to the Supreme Court. This comes after the withdrawal of an earlier affidavit which stated, “No other body under the Constitution or otherwise is entitled to […]