Today (3rd April): The Tamil Nadu government has accused the Central government of withholding Rs. 37,000 crore allocated for flood relief. The state argues that the delay in fund release hinders disaster management efforts and violates fundamental rights. They have filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking the allocation of these funds and highlighting the unequal treatment compared to other states.
Retired Supreme Court Justice S. Ravindra Bhat Today highlighted the Supreme Court’s failure to address federalism concerns in the Article 370 judgment. He also emphasized the need for adapting norms to technological advancements. Reflecting on revisiting established norms, he stated it is essential to make the Constitution responsive and relevant in the 21st century.
