The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that authorities must reconsider denying Shivaeta Rani a Scheduled Tribe certificate after her inter-caste marriage. The Court emphasized that marriage does not change caste status, supported by guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Authorities must decide by February 11, 2025, to allow Rani to apply for the UPSC exam.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court will hold a final hearing on March 20 regarding a PIL questioning the J&K LG’s authority to nominate five members to the Union Territory’s Legislative Assembly. The petitioner argues this power violates constitutional principles, while additional parties seek to intervene, emphasizing the case’s public significance.
Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court directed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court registrar to ensure proper video conferencing (VC) facilities at the Jammu court for the trial of Yasin Malik. The bench also asked the registrars to submit their status reports by February 18. The CBI’s plea regarding the case has been scheduled for hearing on February 21.
The Supreme Court Today (Nov 28) sought Yasin Malik’s response to a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to transfer the trial in two cases pending against the terror convict from Jammu to New Delhi. The CBI has urged the Court to transfer the trial in two cases, a murder case and a kidnapping case. that are pending against Malik from Jammu to Delhi. The Supreme Court has issued notices and scheduled further proceedings for December 14.
