The Supreme Court mandated that states must inform convicts about denial reasons for remission applications within one week. It emphasized that rejection orders should clarify grounds for refusal and encouraged accessibility of remission policies. The Court also disapproved of delaying applications due to pending appeals, affirming efficient processing of all remission requests.
The Supreme Court today (21st October) stayed the Uttar Pradesh government’s directive to shift students from unrecognized madrasas to government schools, following a challenge from Jamiat Ulama Hind. The Court also halted actions stemming from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights’ communication regarding admissions, pending further examination of related petitions.
The Supreme Court ruled that an employee’s resignation is only valid if formally accepted by the employer. Without formal acceptance, the employee can retract the resignation. The ruling reinstated a Railways employee who withdrew resignation before official acceptance. The decision emphasizes proper communication and procedural adherence in employment matters, reinforcing employee rights.
The Supreme Court Bar Association has made history by issuing circulars in Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and Assamese for the first time. This pioneering move aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity within the legal community and reflects a commitment to linguistic diversity. Plans for additional languages in future communications have also been announced.
