Today(on 24th April), The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on West Bengal’s lawsuit against CBI to May 1, granting more time for arguments. The lawsuit alleges that CBI conducted investigations without state consent. This postponement allows both parties to present their arguments, with significant implications for CBI’s jurisdictional authority and state government independence in law enforcement.
Today (22nd April): The Calcutta High Court will announce its judgment on the school jobs scam in West Bengal on Monday. The case involves alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff for government-sponsored and aided schools. This follows an extensive hearing involving petitions and appeals related to the State Level Selection Test-2016. The judgment will address the challenges to the recruitment process.
Today (4th April): The Calcutta High Court has accepted Tata Steel’s writ petition challenging the denial of a loan waiver from the Steel Development Fund (SDF), where the loan amount totaled Rs 2,751.17 crore. This follows the Union Ministry of Steel rejecting their appeal, sparking the recent filing and first hearing for this case.
Today (3rd April) The National Green Tribunal acknowledged the water supply issue at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during IPL matches in Bengaluru, amidst a severe city-wide water crisis. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board permitted treated water supply, prompting NGT to register a case and issue notices to relevant authorities. The next hearing is scheduled for May 2.
Today(on 19th March),The Varanasi district court has scheduled a hearing for April 11th to address a plea aiming to restrict Muslim activities on the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. This decision follows permission for Hindu prayers in the same area. Concerns about the cellar’s structural integrity and the potential risks of Muslim activities have been raised.
Today (12th March):On March 18 (Monday), the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider the plea of six rebel Himachal Pradesh Congress leaders contesting the decision of the Assembly Speaker to disqualify them as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
The decision, made by the Assembly Speaker under the anti-defection law, has sparked significant implications. The court proceedings are expected to address the constitutional crisis that arose from cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha election.
