The Supreme Court of India granted notional promotions to three judicial officers in Jharkhand, asserting that their right to promotion could not be overlooked due to lower merit list rankings. The court ruled they should receive benefits from the date of other promotions, emphasizing that meeting suitability criteria entitles them to promotion regardless of merit position.
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The Supreme Court directed six states to respond within six weeks regarding non-compliance in DGP appointments, including Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Allegations of violations include preferential appointments undermining seniority and politicization of police leadership. The UPSC must prepare appointment panels and report status by March 2025.
The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.
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Union Minister Annapurna Devi launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign” on November 27 to eliminate child marriages in India. The initiative focuses on empowering girls, enforcing legal reforms to set 18 as the minimum marriage age, and targeting high-burden states. The aim is to cut child marriage prevalence below 5% by 2029.
The Election Commission of India directed the removal of a disputed BJP video in Jharkhand for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct amid assembly elections. The BJP complied but was asked for an explanation due to complaints from rival parties regarding the video’s misleading and communal content.
The Supreme Court has stayed the Jharkhand High Court’s directive for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in Legislative Assembly appointments. The Supreme Court found no criminal allegations present and emphasized that state mechanisms had already been activated. The case’s hearing will further explore the recruitment process and the appropriateness of central investigations in non-criminal matters.
Today, On 18th October, the Supreme Court criticized Jharkhand for filing frivolous petitions, imposing a Rs. 1 lakh fine. Despite prior warnings, the state’s conduct remained unchanged, prompting the Court to emphasize responsible legal practices. The case involved a dismissed employee, whose appeal was rejected, leading to the state’s unsuccessful appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court, addressing concerns over child trafficking, ordered states and union territories to report on missing children since 2020. Highlighting a network of abductions in Uttar Pradesh, the court mandated details about missing children cases and the establishment of anti-human trafficking units, with follow-up hearings scheduled for October.
Today, On 24th September, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea from the NCPCR for an SIT investigation into child trafficking at Jharkhand shelters run by Missionaries of Charity. The Court criticized the NCPCR for vague claims and asserted its authority to conduct inquiries independently, emphasizing the NCPCR’s existing powers under the CPCR Act, 2005.