Today, On 15th April, The Supreme Court of India directed the Rajasthan High Court to appoint Rekha Sharma, a visually impaired woman, as a Civil Judge (Junior Division). Citing Article 142, the Court emphasized that the provision ensures full justice in cases where unique circumstances exist.
Today, On 9th April, The Delhi High Court questioned whether it is reasonable to expect a Class 12 student to have knowledge of Contract Law while assessing the CLAT 2025 UG paper. This came up during hearings on multiple petitions highlighting alleged errors in the exam. The petitioners argued that the paper included concepts beyond the expected syllabus. The Court has now concluded the hearings and reserved its judgment.
A group of UPSC aspirants challenged the age limit cut-off of August 1 in letters to the Chief Justice of India (CJI). They argue that the cut-off date is unfair, as it discriminates against candidates born in the same year but just a few months or days apart. The aspirants claim this policy denies them equal opportunities. They have urged the CJI to address this issue in the interest of fairness.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the central government questioning the exclusive provision of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) benefits to the “general category.” This raises concerns about social justice and equality in EWS quota implementation, prompting a potential review for a more inclusive approach. The notice highlights the need for constitutional alignment in reservation policies.
