The Supreme Court of India closed the NEET-UG 2024 case after the government accepted recommendations from an expert committee aimed at improving the exam’s conduct. While rural infrastructure delays a shift to online exams, the court was satisfied with the reforms proposed and affirmed no further legal action was necessary.
New Delhi, Feb 27: The Supreme Court has decided not to interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order on moving toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy site to Pithampur in Dhar district for disposal. The apex court also refused to stop the trial run scheduled for Thursday to dispose of the hazardous material.
The Uttarakhand government is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) starting today. This new law will replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of rules for all citizens. It will govern matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, aiming to ensure equality and justice. While some see it as a step toward fairness, others believe it could affect cultural and religious practices.
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The Supreme Court has given the Bihar government six weeks to respond to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) addressing safety concerns following multiple bridge collapses. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the urgency of the matter, directing both the state and the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to provide detailed responses.
Today, On 21st October, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud announced a two-week extension for an expert panel reviewing NEET-UG reforms. The Supreme Court’s decision allows the panel to finalize its comprehensive report, addressing key issues in the exam’s administration and highlighting security lapses, while ensuring improvements in transparency and efficiency.
Today(on 29th July), The Supreme Court of India has requested responses from the Bihar government and the NHAI regarding a PIL addressing safety concerns over Bihar’s bridges, following recent collapses. The court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, has called for a structural audit and expert panel to assess whether the bridges need strengthening or demolition.
Today(on 22nd July), The Supreme Court directed IIT Delhi to form a panel of experts to review a disputed NEET-UG exam question, with a report due by Tuesday noon. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s bench heard petitions about alleged exam irregularities, focusing on a question with ambiguous options affecting the scoring of candidates.