The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a habeas corpus plea filed by an Assam man searching for his missing mother. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged the court, saying the woman was detained unjustly.
CRPF jawan Munir Ahmed was dismissed for marrying his Pakistani cousin, Menal Khan. He is challenging his termination in the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, claiming he followed all necessary procedures. The court has ordered responses from CRPF authorities by June 30, while a stay on Menal’s deportation was issued until May 14.
The Supreme Court of India directed Advocate Vishal Tiwari to withdraw his petition concerning violence in Murshidabad related to the Waqf Amendment Act and to file a new one with clear facts. Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for honesty and suggested Tiwari present the issue more factually and responsibly.
The Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA) has filed a PIL in the Kerala High Court, urging a stronger mechanism to tackle the growing issue of ragging in educational institutions. Citing a concerning rise in such incidents, KELSA emphasized the need for stricter measures. The petition seeks enhanced enforcement of anti-ragging laws to ensure student safety. The court’s intervention is expected to improve preventive and punitive actions against ragging.
Today, On 21st February, The Supreme Court, hearing the Are-Katika community’s plea for nationwide Scheduled Caste (SC) status, referenced the Manipur crisis. It pointed to the Manipur High Court’s March 2023 order directing the inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribes list, which triggered widespread riots. The Court’s remark highlighted the sensitivity of caste-based classifications. The matter remains under judicial scrutiny.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court issued stay the deportation of a Kashmiri man who lost his passport in Pakistan in 1986. He had traveled there to visit his sister and brother-in-law, who had migrated in 1965. During his stay, he reportedly lost his passport, leaving him stranded. The court’s decision provides temporary relief as his case is reviewed.
The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday (April 3rd), questioned the state government on a controversial petition challenging 30% horizontal reservation for domiciled women in government jobs. The petition challenges a provision of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission Act, alleging it exceeds constitutional limitations. The court scheduled the next hearing for May 7. (Words: 49)
