The Calcutta High Court has temporarily halted West Bengal’s addition of 140 new Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories until July 31, 2024, amidst political and legal disputes. The court’s decision applies to all actions stemming from recent notifications, pausing benefits tied to these categories until further review and response submissions.
The Bombay High Court has temporarily stopped Maharashtra’s order that mandated reservations for SC/ST/OBC in minority junior colleges for this year’s Class 11 admissions. The decision, based on petitions from minority institutions, deemed the government’s resolution ineffective. The state must respond by filing an affidavit by August 6, 2024.
The Madras High Court has temporarily stayed amendments made by the Tamil Nadu government that attempted to diminish the Governor’s role in appointing Vice-Chancellors of state universities. The amendments were contested in a Public Interest Litigation, which argued they were unconstitutional and conflicted with University Grants Commission regulations.
Today, On 11th March, The Madras High Court issued a stay on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) move to seize director Shankar’s properties in the Enthiran copyright dispute. The ED took action based on a 2011 complaint by writer Arur Tamilnadan, who claimed that Shankar had copied his story Jiguba for the blockbuster film. Shankar has consistently denied the allegations, stating that Enthiran was his original creation. With the court’s stay order, the legal battle over the film’s copyright continues.
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed a Pune-based restaurant to continue using the ‘Burger King’ name. The dispute involves US-based Burger King Corporation, which entered India in 2014. However, the Pune eatery has been operating under the same name since 2008. The case raises legal questions about trademark rights and prior usage in India.
Today, On 15th January, The Karnataka High Court deferred the hearing on a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged MUDA scam to January 27. The plea also requests the transfer of the case from the Lokayukta police to the CBI, citing the involvement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court’s decision is awaited on whether the investigation will be reassigned to ensure impartiality. The case has drawn significant public and political attention.
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The Supreme Court On Thursday (9th Jan) raised concerns about the Allahabad High Court’s case listing issues during a hearing for MLA Abbas Ansari’s property dispute. Despite earlier orders for an urgent hearing, the case remains unheard, prompting anxiety over judicial inefficiencies. The Supreme Court maintained the status quo on the property until resolved.