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The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Central government and the National Testing Agency regarding the transfer of NEET 2024 petitions from High Courts to the Supreme Court. Multiple irregularities have been alleged, leading to petitions for a retest. The Court has paused High Court proceedings on the matter and is assessing the need for a retest.
The Supreme Court today criticized the trend of High Courts granting conditional bail, delaying its effectiveness by 6 months to a year, in the case of a murder accused. The bench found this practice problematic and granted interim bail to the accused, requesting the Bihar government to respond by September 2. This decision came in an appeal against a Patna High Court order.
Wilson, a DMK MP, met with Union Law Minister Meghwal to advocate for Permanent Regional Benches of the Supreme Court in various zones and other judicial reforms. Meghwal assured Wilson of reviewing the representation. The proposal also focused on social justice, diversity in judicial appointments, and raising retirement age for judges.
Today (24th May): The Supreme Court of India emphasized the finality of bail decisions at the High Court level, expressing reluctance to intervene in bail matters. Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal advocated for resolving bail issues without the apex court’s interference, aiming to streamline the legal process and reduce the burden on the Supreme Court.
On Monday (15th April), the Bombay High Court in Goa faced a jurisdictional challenge under the Arbitration Act, 1996. Justice Bharat P Deshpande referred the matter to a larger bench due to conflicting decisions within the court. The challenge revolves around the interpretation of Section 29A, addressing the procedural timeline for arbitration proceedings in India.
Guwahati Police issued a legal notice on 12th March, against the ‘Sarbatmak Hartal’, warning of potential property damage and legal actions due to the protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The All Assam Students’ Union has vehemently opposed the CAA, citing it as unjust, communal, and a threat to indigenous communities, vowing a peaceful, legal fight.