The Supreme Court of India clarified that the Constitution does not specify criteria for government servant promotions, leaving this to the discretion of the legislature and executive. The bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, highlighted the flexibility in determining promotion norms within the administrative framework. This sheds light on the evolving emphasis on merit in promotion criteria. The judgment emphasized that ‘merit-cum-seniority’ and ‘seniority-cum-merit’ are not mandated by law but are flexible and fluid concepts, providing dynamic guidelines for developing promotion policies.
Today, On 16th May, The Supreme Court of India declined to halt the NEET results release, despite allegations of a question paper leak. The plea, raised due to reported leaks and incorrect question papers, requested a re-examination. The court dismissed the request, but issued a notice to the Central government. Concerns over exam integrity and previous similar instances were highlighted.
More than 400 Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) are seeking post-retirement benefits, alleging discrimination and citing violations of their constitutional rights. They argue that they are denied benefits under various pension schemes and are left without financial support post-retirement. The case, acknowledged by the Supreme Court, could have significant implications for similar cases in various sectors.
Today,15th April, The Supreme Court granted a two-week extension for the Lok Sabha Secretariat and others to respond to the petition filed by West Bengal bureaucrats challenging their summons by the privileges committee. The court also suspended the notices issued by the committee. This comes after BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar’s attempt to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali, questioning his free speech rights.
Today 5th April,The Supreme Court (SC) granted bail to Ram Sewak in a religious conversion case, with a maximum bail bond of Rs 25,000. The court deferred additional bail conditions to the trial court. Charges against Sewak and others include attempted murder, intentional insult, extortion, and violations of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021.
The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud including Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra issued this interim order amidst concerns that the 2023 amendments in Forest (Conservation) Act could potentially lead to the declassification of over 1.97 lakh square kilometers of forest land. On Monday the Supreme Court has mandated that […]
A Turning Point for Legal Accessibility in India, Supreme Court on Friday has issued notices to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh in response to a plea challenging the enrolment fees for lawyers The Supreme Court on Friday has issued notices to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh in response to a plea challenging the […]
In a pivotal case that touches upon the delicate balance of federalism in India, the Supreme Court on 22 January has undertaken the task of examining the constitutional validity of the Central Government’s decision to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab. This move, which expands the BSF’s operational area from […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has instructed the Allahabad High Court to expedite the hearing of a plea by the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, led by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. This plea challenges the Uttar Pradesh Government’s decision to reclaim land allocated to Jauhar University in Rampur. Also read- […]
On October 30, the Supreme Court expressed its unease over the enduring vacancies in Information Commissions throughout the country. The apex court directed the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to produce a detailed chart, capturing the number of vacancies and juxtaposing them with the volume of appeals and complaints across all commissions. Moreover, the […]