The Supreme Court Today (Feb 4) issued a notice to MCC, NMC, and the Central Government after a petition alleged serious irregularities in the NEET-PG AIQ counselling process. The plea highlights seat blocking issues, where candidates were unfairly denied registration for preferred seats, leading to many settling for less-desired branches. It also accuses authorities of violating SC timelines, citing cases like Anjana Chari. Justices BR Gavai and K Vinod Chandran have sought responses, with Senior Advocate K Parameshwar and Advocate Tanvi Dubey representing the petitioners.
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The NEET PG 2024 exam faced delays and controversies, leading to a Supreme Court case with 19 petitioners demanding transparency and timely results. The Court’s notice to the National Board of Examinations is a significant development. The Medical Counselling Committee has not confirmed the counselling schedule, but tentative dates suggest registration may begin on September 20, 2024.
The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to a former Uttar Pradesh principal secretary for providing false statements regarding delays in processing remission applications in the state’s prisons. The Court criticized the official’s inconsistent explanations and emphasized that his actions had jeopardized someone else’s liberty. The case is ongoing, with the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh instructed to provide an explanation by September 24.
The Calcutta High Court directed the Election Commission of India to shut down Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] offices near a polling station. The offices must be closed in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) regulations 48 hours before polling. This order stemmed from a petition filed by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representative.
Today, On 21st May, The BJP appealed a Calcutta High Court order restricting derogatory ads against the TMC. They claim they were not given a chance to present their case. The court has agreed to prioritize the matter but criticized the Election Commission for not addressing the TMC’s complaints. The order mandates the BJP to cease such ads immediately.
Today(on 26th April), The Calcutta High Court has directed the NIA to investigate the recent clashes in Murshidabad during Ram Navami, considering transferring the case to the central agency. The court’s decision follows a report detailing the use of explosives and weaponry, and it has set a deadline for the NIA to submit its report by May 10.
Today(on 23rd April), The Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, warned about possible invalidation of votes in West Bengal’s Lok Sabha constituencies due to communal unrest during Ram Navami. They suggested the Election Commission consider deferring elections in affected districts and directed the state police to provide a report on the clashes. The next hearing is on April 26.