Today, On 5th February, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind told the Supreme Court that Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s January 27 ‘Miyan voters’ remark amounts to an aggravated form of hate speech, violating constitutional values of equality, fraternity, and secularism, demanding urgent judicial scrutiny.
Today, On 6th December, Supreme Court rescheduled the Special Intensive Revision hearing for tomorrow. Senior Advocate Dwivedi highlighted the Election Commission’s powers and citizen-centric constitutional provisions, while CJI noted, “If we are able to take up at 12 then we will continue till lunch.”
Kapil Sibal submitted an impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, citing a controversial speech on the Uniform Civil Code. Supported by 55 MPs, the motion criticizes Yadav’s remarks about majority rule and derogatory language. The impeachment process will follow constitutional procedures if admitted by the Rajya Sabha.
The Jharkhand High Court has temporarily stayed a law requiring 75% reservation for local candidates in private-sector jobs with salaries up to Rs 40,000. The petition, filed by the Jharkhand Small Scale Industries Association, claims the law violates equality principles. The next hearing is scheduled for March 20.