The Supreme Court of India set aside the Madras High Court’s late-evening interim order staying Tamil Nadu laws on Vice-Chancellor appointments, citing denial of adequate hearing to the State.
The apex court remitted the matter back to the High Court for fresh consideration and asked it to decide the case expeditiously within six weeks.
Five prominent petitioners have urged Chief Justice B.R. Gavai to establish a Supreme Court bench to address the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, claiming delays threaten federalism and constitutional integrity. They argue that the removal of statehood is unconstitutional and call for immediate action to restore civil and political rights in the region.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasized Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision for a unified India under a single Constitution, especially during the discussion of Article 370’s revocation. At an event marking the inauguration of Constitution Preamble Park, Gavai stressed that unity and constitutional strength are essential for overcoming national challenges, echoing Ambedkar’s beliefs.
Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, alleging that the Central government is unlawfully withholding Rs.2,291.30 crore in education funds to coerce compliance with the disputed National Education Policy 2020. The state argues this practice violates constitutional rights and federalism, demanding immediate fund release under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
Sibal explained that even though the Basic Structure Doctrine, laid down in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case, is still in place, it can be weakened through normal laws passed by the legislature. On Monday, Senior Advocate and President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Kapil Sibal, made a serious statement regarding the Indian Constitution. […]