The Bar Council of India has formed a high-powered committee to examine the equivalency of 1-year and 2-year LLM programs, aiming to address disparities in legal education standards.
The Shahi Masjid Committee has asked the Supreme Court to bypass the Central Government’s delayed responses in the Places of Worship Act case. The committee claims repeated extensions since March 2021 have hindered legal proceedings. The Supreme Court is yet to decide on this request, emphasizing the case’s potential impact on related suits.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 11) formed a committee to address the issue of regulated car access for devotees visiting the Pandupol Hanuman temple located within Rajasthan’s Sariska Tiger Reserve. “While protecting tiger reserve, sentiments of temple devotees should also be given due consideration. “: Apex Court
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The Supreme Court today affirmed farmers’ right to protest within a democratic framework but advised against bringing tractors or JCBs to the capital during a hearing regarding the Shambhu border row. It recommended the appointment of neutral individuals to address the farmers’ demands and suggested forming an independent committee to engage with the protesters. The next hearing is scheduled for August 12.
The Supreme Court today appointed former Chief Justice UU Lalit to lead a committee overseeing the appointments of Vice-Chancellors for public universities in West Bengal. This move aims to resolve the dispute between the state government and the Governor over the final authority for these appointments. Justice Lalit will form sub-committees and receive compensation accordingly.
On Friday(31st May),The Supreme Court has appointed Justice Hima Kohli as the Chairperson of the GSICC, with Justice BV Nagarathna also joining the committee. This reconstitution aims to enhance gender sensitization within the judiciary, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. The diverse panel of members signifies a collective dedication to promoting gender equality and a safe workplace environment.
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Today (6th May): The Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra government to implement recommendations from the 1992-93 Mumbai riots case, including handling pending cases, compensating missing victims’ families, and police reforms. It mandated the establishment of a Special Cell to locate accused individuals, urged housing facilities for police personnel, and established a monitoring committee for directive enforcement.
Today( on 26th April), The Chief Justice of India issued an urgent order on 26th April to address the plea of a 92-year-old war veteran battling prostate cancer. The veteran’s plea had been pending for two years and was addressed by Justice AM Sapre’s committee in the Noida Unitech case. The court set a May 5 deadline for refund disbursal.
Adhir Chowdhury of Congress Today questioned the Election Commissioner selection process, expressing dissatisfaction over lack of transparency. He claimed not receiving the shortlisted candidates’ names in advance, hindering informed decision-making. Government sources contradict this, stating that Chowdhury was sent five extensive lists of potential candidates. The incident highlights complexities in high-level governmental appointments, emphasizing the need for transparency.