New Delhi, December 7: Amit Shah praised Adish Aggarwala’s book “Modi’s Niti Shastra: The World’s His Oyster,” highlighting PM Modi’s impactful governance and reforms. The work chronicles Modi’s journey and achievements, such as judicial reforms and poverty alleviation, portraying him as a transformative leader. It aims to inspire engagement in India’s socio-economic development.
The Supreme Court of India, today (21st Oct)led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, dismissed a petition by Dr. SN Kundra aimed at replacing “Hindutva” with “Bharatiya Samvidhanatva.” The court deemed the plea a “complete abuse of the process,” reflecting hesitation to alter foundational political concepts, despite concerns over religious nationalism’s impact on governance.
The Supreme Court on May 12th emphasized the autonomy of municipal elected members, preventing arbitrary removal by civil servants or political leaders. Justices declared that only post-election misconduct warrants removal, unless pre-election misconduct directly relates to the representative and was undetected during nomination. The ruling aims to prevent political or personal bias in decisions.
Today(on 23rd April),The Madras High Court expressed concern over the prolonged absence of Vice Chancellors in three Tamil Nadu universities. The court emphasized the need for educational excellence and prioritizing the appointment process. The inclusion of a UGC nominee in the search panel for Madras University’s VC selection was urged. Internal disputes should not overshadow academic excellence.
Today (22nd April): The Supreme Court has sought the response of West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, in connection with a PIL alleging inaction in assenting to bills passed by the State Assembly. The Court has instructed governors to promptly clear bills as per constitutional obligation. Similar pleas have been filed by other states, including Telangana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
The Hindu Sena has filed a PIL seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister due to alleged misconduct. They argue that Kejriwal’s arrest while still in office breaches the Constitution. The PIL urges the court to intervene, claiming that the Delhi government is not functioning within constitutional boundaries.
On 18th March: The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notices to the Central and Haryana governments following a petition challenging the appointment of Nayab Singh Saini as Chief Minister. The petition questions Saini’s eligibility and the legitimacy of other ministers. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 30 to address these concerns.