The Supreme Court has warned the Kerala Government and the Governor that it will directly appoint Vice-Chancellors if their ongoing dispute continues. The Court stressed that only the “most meritorious” candidates must be selected without further delay.
Today, On 4th November, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on framing uniform, nationwide seniority rules for higher judicial services to address disparities in career progression among judges across India, after hearing extensive arguments on reservation, promotion policies, and the ROTA system.
The Supreme Court of India appointed senior advocate Jaideep Gupta as amicus curiae in a case aimed at increasing transparency in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. A petition by 17 aspirants seeks the disclosure of answer keys, cut-off marks, and scores, arguing that this would enable fair evaluations and better preparation for future attempts.
The Supreme Court of India today (23rd Oct) ruled that no trees can be cut for the Kolkata Metro expansion without the Central Empowered Committee’s approval. Petitioners objected to the relocation of nearly 940 trees, claiming they were moved too far. The court emphasized the need for environmental compliance in the project.