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.
NEW DELHI: On Friday(31st Jan), the Supreme Court decided not to entertain a petition that challenged the senior designation of 70 advocates by the Delhi High Court. This petition was filed by Advocate Sanjay Dubey, who had applied for the senior designation but was not granted it by the Delhi High Court.
NEW DELHI: Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, is set to retire in February, and this has once again drawn attention to an important issue before the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the court discussed the need to speed up a decision on the legality of a new law that impacts the appointment of Election Commissioners. This law gives significant control to the Central government.
The Delhi High Court, On Tuesday(24th Dec) led by Acting CJ Vibhu Bhakru, addressed a challenge to CLAT 2025 regarding errors in the English comprehension section. Justice Jyoti Singh had previously identified mistakes affecting candidates’ results and mandated revisions. The NLU Consortium has since contested this judgment, claiming it overstepped judicial boundaries.
The Supreme Court today (12th Dec) granted bail to accused Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, noting their lengthy incarceration and the trial’s likely delay. The Court emphasized that the Enforcement Directorate cannot dictate prosecutors’ conduct, ensuring the independence of public prosecutors in judicial proceedings.
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.
Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Dutta highlighted the importance of dissenting judgments in the judicial system during an event in Kolkata. He clarified that dissent is not aimed at criticizing majority opinions but rather offering alternative perspectives, promoting critical discussion and future legal interpretations. Dutta emphasized that historical dissenting opinions have often proven correct over time.
The Supreme Court of India today (13th Nov) ruled that demolishing properties of accused individuals is unlawful. In issuing guidelines, the Court emphasized the rule of law, separation of powers, and accountability. No demolition should occur without a proper notice and opportunity for appeal. Officials failing to follow these directives may face personal financial consequences.
![[CLAT 2025 Questions Errors] Single Judge 'Charitable' in Calling CLAT Questions 'Demonstrably Wrong': Delhi HC](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CLAT-2025-Question-Errors-_-Law-Aspirant-Files-An-Appeal-In-Delhi-HC-Challenging-Single-Judges-Verdict.jpeg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
![[Bulldozer Justice] "Officials To Pay From Salary": SC Lays Down Pan India Guidelines On Demolition Of Properties](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-2024-08-31T101346.318.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)