The CJAR Today (July 8) strongly criticized the Indian government for delaying the appointment of Swetashree Majumder and Rajesh Datar as High Court judges. They urged the Supreme Court to protect judicial independence and seek answers from the Centre.
NEW DELHI: Today, 8th April: The Supreme Court has ruled that Governor R.N Ravi’s delay and refusal to give assent to 10 bills passed by the state legislature — including two passed during the AIADMK regime — was “illegal” and “arbitrary”. This judgment has been called a “historic verdict” by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
The Supreme Court of India Today (Feb 12) declared that all children, including Rohingya refugees, must receive equal education without discrimination. Hearing a PIL by the Rohingya Human Rights Initiative, the Court stressed, “In terms of education, there will be no discrimination.” It asked for proof of residence to explore possible relief while ensuring minors’ safety. The next hearing is on February 28.
A Chennai court declared illegal for apartment associations to impose fines or restrictions on pet owners, ruling in favor of 78-year-old Manorama Hiteshi, a dog owner affected by such by-laws. The court emphasized that penalizing pet owners violates their rights, urging cooperation to address issues like pet waste. The judgment highlighted the legal and ethical dangers of forcing pet abandonment, which could increase stray animal risks. Activists praised the ruling, calling for humane solutions in residential communities.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday, December 19, heard multiple petitions challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision regarding the alleged teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal.
The case was heard by a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi represented the state of West Bengal, arguing that the state government was cooperating with the investigation and supported the separation of tainted and clean candidates as noted in the High Court’s directives.
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) plans to file a petition in the Supreme Court on Saturday(28th Sept) challenging the “unconstitutional, illegal, and undemocratic” election of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee, as stated by senior party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on monday (8th july) challenges the bail granted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, citing the High Court’s decision as “illegal”. Soren, accused in a money laundering case related to a land scam, was released on bail. The ED alleges his involvement in acquiring properties illegally, but Soren denies the charges, calling them politically motivated.