Today, On The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the Rajasthan High Court’s order to remove or relocate all liquor shops within 500 meters of National and State Highways. The order affects 1,102 shops, irrespective of their municipal or local jurisdiction.
Candidates of the BPSC 70th Combined Entrance Exam (CEE) have filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding the cancellation of the examination, citing irregularities. The petitioners claim procedural lapses and unfair practices impacted the exam’s fairness. Amid ongoing protests, students have called for immediate redressal of their grievances. The Supreme Court has assured the matter will be heard by an appropriate bench on Tuesday, January 7.
Former Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, Justice Siddharth Mridul, spoke about hidden forces causing violence in Manipur. At a panel discussion, he said, “Whenever the situation appears to return to normalcy, someone injects a fresh dose of violence.” His remarks point to deliberate attempts to disturb peace in the region. These comments have started conversations about the reasons behind the ongoing unrest.
Today, On 17th December, the Calcutta High Court prohibited a tribal body from blocking highways and railways in their protest for reservation in government jobs and education. The court urged the government to consider their demands and emphasized the importance of maintaining public order while addressing the matter of policy and community inclusion.
A Punjab social activist’s petition seeks Supreme Court intervention to lift restrictions on farmers’ protests blocking national highways, including the Shambhu border. The blockade poses national security risks and hinders emergency services. Farmers demand legalization of Minimum Support Price. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case, highlighting ongoing tensions.
The Supreme Court clarified that it does not have the authority to set speed limits on roads, leaving this task to government experts. It overturned a Madras High Court decision that reduced a speed limit and emphasized that courts cannot change speed regulations in response to accidents. Speed limits are defined by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and MoRTH guidelines.