The Supreme Court reinstated the trial of a former lawmaker in a 30-year-old double murder case, expressing concerns about political interference and delays in the justice system. It criticized the High Court for allowing the accused to postpone their trial, emphasizing the need to address systemic flaws and ensure timely resolution of legal disputes.
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The Supreme Court issued a notice to Tripura in response to a plea from 79 terminated teachers, alleging unjust and arbitrary dismissals. The teachers claim to have been left destitute and deprived, and assert the existence of a large-scale scam within the government. They seek justice, reinstatement, and judicial intervention to safeguard employment rights.
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The Supreme Court overturned Bihar’s decision to reclassify the Tanti-Tantwa community as Scheduled Castes, reiterating that only the central government can modify these lists as per Article 341 of the Indian Constitution. The Court directed reallocation of affected individuals to Extremely Backward Classes without penalizing them.
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Two NEET UG 2024 candidates filed a plea opposing the rescheduling of the exam, arguing that it is unfair to subject students to retake the exam after years of preparation. They emphasized the difficulty of the exam and stated that their scores were achieved through hard work. The Supreme Court scheduled their arguments for July 8.
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Today, On 14th June, The Supreme Court called for a response from the Central Government and the National Testing Agency regarding a plea for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam. The requests follow concerns about potential misconduct and errors in the examination process, including question paper leaks and suicides of students in Kota. The court emphasizes the need for a response from the NTA before making a decision. The NEET-UG exam, conducted on May 5 with around 24 lakh candidates, has faced allegations of irregularities, including question paper leaks, leading to protests and demands for investigation. The Centre and NTA have revoked grace marks for some candidates and offered them the option to retake the exam or relinquish the compensatory marks. The NEET-UG exam, organized by the NTA, is a nationwide test for admissions to various medical courses in India.
Today, On 10th June, The Supreme Court of India rejected an asylum plea by a US citizen, Claude David Convis, citing persecution fears in the United States. The court emphasized that the US has its own legal mechanisms to address such concerns. This ruling has sparked debate on balancing national security and international human rights commitments.
Supreme Court Affirms Courts’ Duty to Intervene in Election Matters Amid Unjust Executive Actions The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified its stance on the judiciary’s role in election matters. While the courts generally refrain from interfering in electoral processes, the apex court emphasized that this restraint is not absolute. The court asserted that […]
Supreme Court Criticizes Ladakh Administration Over Denial of ‘Plough’ Symbol to JKNC in LAHDC Kargil Elections In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court of India has expressed severe disapproval towards the Union Territory of Ladakh for its decision to deny the ‘plough’ symbol to the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) for the […]