Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a conference celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court at Bharat Mandapam, with over 800 participants from district judiciaries across India. The event, guided by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will address key topics including infrastructure, accessibility, judge safety, case management, training, and support from higher courts.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging NG Acharya and DK Marathe College’s ban on religious attire. The college enforced a dress code prohibiting burqas, hijabs, and niqabs, prompting nine students to contest the notice. The plea argues that the college lacks the authority to impose such restrictions, violating the students’ rights and contradicting inclusivity objectives.
The Supreme Court has ordered on friday, the Manipur government to pay Rs 3,000 per day to civil service aspirants from violence-affected hill districts, enabling them to travel outside the state for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The directive was issued due to safety concerns, as the state cannot open examination centers in certain areas affected by violence since May 2023.
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Today (2nd May): The Supreme Court directed that one-third of SCBA posts must be reserved for women. For the current year, three executive members, two senior executive members, and the treasurer must be women. This aims to promote gender inclusivity and diversity within the association. The directive builds on a plea for gender representation. Elections for the 2024-25 term are scheduled for May 16th.
The manifestos of the Congress and CPI(M) parties aim to make changes to India’s legal landscape. Both parties have proposed repealing controversial laws such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Additionally, they advocate for bifurcating the Supreme Court, likely to address issues related to the workload and efficiency of the judiciary.
New Delhi: On Monday (8th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Central Government’s resistance to granting permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Coast Guard, emphasizing the need for gender equality in all branches of the armed forces. The Court criticized the Coast Guard for not complying with directives and emphasized women’s capability to serve in defense roles, advocating for equal opportunities.
On March 21st, CJI Chandrachud inaugurated the “Accessibility Help Desk” and “Media Enclosure” at the Supreme Court Complex in New Delhi to improve accessibility for all individuals, following the recommendations of a committee chaired by Justice Ravindra Bhatt. These facilities aim to cater to differently-abled individuals, senior citizens, and others in need of special assistance.
On 8th March: During the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized the need for mutual respect and fraternity to maintain equality and unity in the nation. He highlighted the importance of upholding values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity within the Constitution and urged for an inclusive and just society.