The Supreme Court held that mutation requests based on a will must be assessed on their merits under the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959. It emphasized, “the application… cannot be rejected merely because it is based on a will.”
The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the prolonged delays in resolving landlord-tenant disputes, emphasizing the hardships faced by both parties. The Court urged the Bombay High Court to investigate these delays and take measures for expedited case resolutions, highlighting the necessity for timely justice in such matters.
Today, On 10th February, The Supreme Court once again postponed the hearing on the case related to primary job aspirants, leaving their future uncertain. Many candidates are waiting for a final decision on their recruitment. The delay added to their frustration and anxiety. The next hearing is scheduled to take place after two weeks.
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 ruled that a Tanti candidate cannot be classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) under Bihar’s July 2015 notification, affirming the invalidity of merging Tanti with the SC list. The Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal’s decision, confirming the candidate’s status as an Other Backward Class (OBC) and denying SC benefits.
Justice Manoj Misra, born on June 2, 1965, graduated from the University of Allahabad in 1988 and began his legal career at the Allahabad High Court. After 23 years in practice, he became an Additional Judge in 2011 and a Permanent Judge in 2013. He was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge on February 6, 2023.
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On Thursday, November 7, The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has refused to transfer the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder trial outside West Bengal. Despite concerns raised about local conditions and faith in the judiciary, the Court affirmed the trial’s continuation in the state, with charges framed against the accused set for evidence presentation soon.