NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday ruled that Rohingya children can approach government schools for admission. If they are denied, they have the right to move the high court.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh gave this ruling while disposing of a petition. The plea had requested that the Delhi government grant admission to Rohingya children who hold United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards in public schools.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, 28th Feb, postponed the hearing on petitions related to the ongoing farmers’ protest. The decision came after the court observed that two rounds of discussions already taken place between the Central government and the protesting farmers. The farmers have put forward several demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops.
New Delhi, Feb 17: The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that it is making changes to state laws to remove the practice of appointing the wives and family members of bureaucrats as ex-officio members in cooperative societies and trusts. The government is also working on model rules to regulate these entities, especially those receiving financial aid from the state.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (14th Feb) addressed a petition filed by some lawyers from Karnataka, who are seeking reservation for lawyers from marginalized communities in bar bodies. The Court acknowledged that this was an important matter but also made it clear that while diversity in bar bodies is necessary, they do not want these bodies to become divided along caste or religious lines.
The Supreme Court of India today (7th Jan) clarified that a 10-year experience requirement does not apply to the Treasurer’s post reserved for women in district bar associations. This clarification follows previous orders aimed at implementing a 33% quota for women in various legal bodies, highlighting the need for increased female representation.
The Supreme Court, while reviewing the dismissals of judicial officers Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary, stressed the need for judges to avoid social media to maintain judicial discipline and impartiality. The court acknowledged various factors affecting performance and is deliberating on the reinstatement of the dismissed officers.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (5th Dec) set aside a Manipur High Court order requiring the CBI to locate a fugitive rape convict, deeming it unnecessary. The Court observed that the state had already formed a special team for this purpose, and the CBI’s involvement would duplicate efforts. The convict, Timothy L. Changsang, was previously convicted under the POCSO Act for multiple offenses.
Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh bid farewell to Jammu and Kashmir High Court and expressed hope for a Ladakh Bench. He praised the people of Ladakh and emphasized the need for a circuit bench in the region. Justice Singh was content with government interest in the initiative and thanked various individuals and institutions for their support during his tenure.
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, recommended the elevation of high court judges N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the Supreme Court. The collegium also recommended new Chief Justices for eight high courts to enhance diversity and representation from marginalized communities. This move aims to strengthen the judiciary and ensure diverse representation.
