Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that every person in India has the fundamental right to choose or change their name. The court said this right is protected under the Indian Constitution.A man named Sameer Rao had filed a petition in the court, asking for his name to be changed from “Shahnawaz” to “Md Sameer Rao” in his school records. According to a report by media, his request was earlier rejected by the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education.
NEW DELHI: On February 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared the 2010 recruitment process conducted by the Jharkhand government for Class-IV employees to be “illegal” and “unconstitutional”. The Court quashed the entire recruitment process, ordering the state government to issue new advertisements for these positions within six months.
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, speaking at a national council meeting in Gujarat, stressed the significance of fraternity as a unifying force in the Indian Constitution amidst rising divisive rhetoric and economic inequality. He urged for proactive judicial roles and inclusive policies to promote unity and harmony in society, emphasizing the continual journey towards a just community.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, during a ceremony honoring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s death anniversary, highlighted Ambedkar’s vision for justice and equality as foundational to the Indian Constitution. He stressed the judiciary’s commitment to uphold these principles, recognizing Ambedkar’s influence on social justice and rights for marginalized communities in India.
The Supreme Court ruled that candidates cannot be denied experience marks for working as outsourced personnel if their duties match those of a sanctioned post. The decision upheld a High Court ruling favoring a respondent’s experience claims, emphasizing equality and relevance in the selection process, irrespective of employment status.
He wrote on X:“Heartiest greetings on Constitution Day. Today, India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Constitution with great enthusiasm. To honor the contributions of all the architects of the Constitution, including Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, PM Modi initiated the celebration of Constitution Day. NEW DELHI: On Constitution Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate the 75th Constitution Day today (26th Nov), at the Supreme Court of India, where he will release the Indian Judiciary’s annual report and deliver a speech. The year-long campaign, ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman,’ aims to promote constitutional values nationwide, emphasizing Dr. Ambedkar’s role and notable contributions in drafting the Constitution.
