The Madras High Court expressed confidence that divine blessings will support the development of a metro station, even if temple land is acquired. The judge stated that the metro project would benefit lakhs of people and hoped that God would show kindness toward this public cause. The court emphasized that such infrastructure projects aim to serve the greater good. The statement came amid debates over using religious land for public development.
NEW DELHI: On February 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared the 2010 recruitment process conducted by the Jharkhand government for Class-IV employees to be “illegal” and “unconstitutional”. The Court quashed the entire recruitment process, ordering the state government to issue new advertisements for these positions within six months.
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to reinstate an officer who was dismissed for forwarding a WhatsApp message that accused Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of being involved in casteism. The court found that the dismissal of Amar Singh, an Additional Private Secretary in the State Secretariat, was excessive given the nature of the offence.
Today, On 17th December, The Supreme Court deliberating on the case of two female judicial officers dismissed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, who argue their terminations were punitive and lacked fairness. Both were on probation, with claims of unfair disciplinary processes. The court has reserved judgment, considering issues of justice and procedural rights.
The Supreme Court, On Dec 4, criticized the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for relying solely on a joint committee report without independent evaluation, highlighting a “glaring error.” The Court ruled that tribunals must thoroughly examine all evidence and allow parties to present their case, quashing the NGT’s order against M/s Grasim Industries for violating environmental norms.
The Supreme Court addressed gender discrimination faced by elected women representatives, particularly regarding the arbitrary removal of a female Sarpanch in rural areas. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted entrenched biases and systemic prejudice against women, calling for urgent reform and emphasizing the need for empowering female leadership in governance.
The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed the NCLT’s order preventing Aakash Educational Services from amending its Articles of Association, which could dilute investor shareholding. Aakash argues that the NCLT lacked reasoning for this decision. Further hearings are set for December 2 amidst ongoing legal disputes involving key investors.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice V.G. Arun, overturned a Child Welfare Committee ruling that granted custody of an infant to the father, emphasizing the mother’s right to breastfeed and nurture her child as essential elements of the right to life. The court criticized biases against the mother’s choices, ensuring the child’s best interests were prioritized.
The Delhi High Court is reviewing former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh’s plea to quash an FIR filed against him for sexual harassment following a Supreme Court intervention. Singh claims he was wrongfully accused and argues the investigation showed bias, with the next hearing set for January 13.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court set aside the Ministry of Minority Affairs’ orders that blacklisted several travel agencies from registering as Haj Group Organizers (HGOs) for periods ranging from 5 to 15 years.Justice Sanjeev Narula noted that the show-cause notices issued to the HGOs before the blacklisting lacked specific details regarding the intended punitive action.