With Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigning on Sunday, the state’s political landscape has been thrust into uncertainty. The immediate challenge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is to finalize his successor, but party insiders suggest that the central leadership may opt to delay this decision to reach a broader consensus. This has raised the possibility of President’s Rule being imposed in the state, at least temporarily.
The Supreme Court learned that the West Bengal Governor appointed six full-term vice-chancellors and plans to finalize five more amid ongoing disputes over university control with the state government. The appointments were guided by a selection committee led by former Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, amidst tensions affecting higher education governance.
![[Speech On Women’s Entry To Sabarimala Temple] 'Fair And Reasonable Criticism Can Be Encouraged': Kerala HC Quashes Case Against Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kerala-High-Court-dismisses-case-against-Goa-Governor-PS-Sreedharan-Pillai-over-remark-on-womens-entry-in-Sabarimala-India-Today.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Kerala High Court dismissed criminal proceedings against Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai for his comments on the Supreme Court’s Sabarimala ruling. The court emphasized the need for contextual assessment of speech, noting that Pillai’s remarks were made at a private event. His position as Governor also granted him immunity from prosecution.
![[Government vs Governor] Dispute Over West Bengal Vice-Chancellor Appointments Scheduled to Court October 14](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/In-Another-Tiff-With-Raj-Bhavan-West-Bengal-Government-Seeks-Withdrawal-Of-Order-Appointing-Four-University-VCs.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 3rd October, Attorney General R. Venkatramani discussed the conflict between the West Bengal government and Governor C.V. Anand Bose regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments. Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyan are reviewing the case, set for further hearing on October 14, highlighting governance issues in state universities.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of two judicial officers, Shashi Bhushan Prasad Singh and Ashok Kumar Pandey, as judges of the Patna High Court. This decision follows consultations with eminent Supreme Court judges and input from the Union Department of Justice, confirming the candidates’ integrity and professional reputations.
Yesterday, On 5th September, The Supreme Court proposed guidelines to address delays in carrying out death penalty executions, expressing concern over the distress caused by indefinite delays. A three-judge bench discussed the lack of clear procedures for sessions courts to follow when a death sentence is confirmed but a mercy petition is pending. This highlights the need for clearer guidelines to prevent such delays.
The Karnataka High Court today extended the interim stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah related to the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam until August 31. The case involves allegations of irregular land allocation and prosecution sanction granted by the Governor, sparking legal arguments from both sides.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Telangana Government and the Governor regarding a petition challenging the Governor’s refusal to nominate two leaders as members of the State Legislative Council. The Court has requested responses from involved parties and indicated that any appointments made will be subject to this petition.
Today, On 5th August, The Central government approved a new one-year term for nine additional judges of the Calcutta High Court starting on August 31, 2024. This decision follows the Supreme Court Collegium’s choice to extend their terms instead of making them permanent judges. It highlights the complexity of judicial appointments in India and aims to ensure continuity while evaluating permanent appointments.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s statement that “Party organisation is bigger than the government” has sparked controversy and led to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) being filed On Aug 1st in the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner argues that the remark undermines the government’s dignity and raises concerns about integrity. The PIL also raises objections to Maurya’s criminal history.