Today, On 6th November, The Karnataka High Court refused to lift the stay on the State government order restricting gatherings of more than 10 people in public places, amid the RSS marches row, keeping the curb on unauthorized assemblies intact for now.
Today, On 10th February, The Karnataka High Court questioned the Waqf Board’s power to issue marriage and divorce certificates. Last year, the Court put a hold on a 2023 Government Order that allowed the Waqf Board and its district officers to certify Muslim marriages. The Court is reviewing whether the board has the legal authority for this role. The issue raises concerns about jurisdiction and official recognition of such certificates.
The Patna High Court directed the Bihar Education Department to avoid coercive action against state universities and officials until further notice amid ongoing disputes. The court ordered a suspension of salary freezes and account holds, emphasizing the need for amicably resolving issues to maintain academic stability and safeguard student interests. The next hearing is scheduled for May 17.
Today, the Madras High Court allowed the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw writ appeals against Chief Minister Stalin and Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan, emphasizing the right of litigants to abandon a case. This decision follows a history of legal battles related to alleged irregularities in the construction of a Legislative Assembly-Secretariat complex.
The Madras High Court, in a significant ruling, has upheld the Government Order (GO) issued by the Tamil Nadu Government on August 17, 2023, granting incentive marks to health professionals who performed COVID-19 duty in regular government appointments. This decision includes Post-Graduate medical students who served in COVID wards of government hospitals, recognizing their efforts […]
