The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the reappointment of Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta for another three-year term from July 1. The extension ensures continuity in the Centre’s legal representation before the Supreme Court and other constitutional courts.
The Delhi High Court heard senior journalist Siddharth Varadarajan’s plea challenging denial of OCI status after he tendered an unconditional apology for failing to disclose certain facts before the Court in his petition against the Central government’s decision.
Today, On 17th March, The Supreme Court of India has declined the request to declare Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti a national holiday, rejecting the plea that sought official recognition. This included the birth anniversary of the revered tenth Sikh guru across the nation.
Today, On 14th July, The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the tribunal’s decision to extend the ban on SIMI, upholding the 5-year prohibition imposed by the Centre under UAPA based on continued threats to national security and public order.
On Tuesday(12th March),The Indian government defended its dissolution of the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) in Delhi High Court, stating that its functions are now redundant due to the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The government highlighted the ministry’s extensive initiatives for minority communities and argued that the foundation’s operations were no longer necessary. The decision is currently facing legal opposition.
