Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside Teacher’s Suspension over Social Media Remarks Against State Minister

The Rajasthan High Court set aside the suspension of a government school teacher accused of posting objectionable social media comments about a State minister, holding that suspension must have statutory backing and cannot be exercised as an unfettered executive power affecting civil rights.

“If Civil Rights Are Affected, Due Process Must Be Followed”: Supreme Court On Voter List Revision

The Supreme Court cautioned that revision of electoral rolls can seriously affect civil rights if names are excluded from voters’ lists. Hearing challenges to the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, the Court said electoral powers cannot be “untrammelled” and must follow due process.