During a heated SC hearing on Bihar’s voter roll revision, Justice Surya Kant remarked, “Our own social media websites are sufficient,” while addressing concerns of criticism from foreign media. The case highlights worries over arbitrary voter deletions and rising misinformation against the judiciary.
At Oxford Union, CJI Gavai described the Constitution as a “quiet revolution empowering the marginalised,” stressing its transformative strength in ensuring justice, equality, and dignity for those historically denied voice, rights, and representation in society.
The Supreme Court Thursday (28th Nov) ruled that the plea for nationwide implementation of NALSA’s women’s help system is not justiciable, as it falls within NALSA’s administrative authority. The court granted NALSA six weeks to submit its perspective, emphasizing the successful pilot projects, while petitioners sought the system’s expansion.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Aligarh Muslim University for its 50% Muslim reservation, questioning its fairness to SCs, STs, and OBCs, despite central funding. He emphasized the need for equal opportunities as mandated by the Constitution and pointed out political parties hindering favorable policies for electoral gain.
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court has sought clarification from the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding the case of a teacher allegedly instigating students to slap a Muslim classmate. The court also emphasized the need for quality counseling for the affected students and raised concerns about the government’s response. The incident falls under the Right to Education Act, which ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 in India.
