Today(3rd August), Union Minister Chirag Paswan opposed the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing states to create sub-groups within Scheduled Castes for the 15% quota and announced his party, the Lok Janshakti Party, will appeal. Paswan also supported a caste census, as demanded by Rahul Gandhi, but stressed that the results should not be made public.
Today(on 20th June), The Patna High Court invalidated Bihar’s law increasing reservation quotas to 65% for Backward Classes, EBCs, SCs, and STs, ruling them unconstitutional under Indian Constitution Articles 14, 15, and 16. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to constitutional limits on reservations for a balance between affirmative action and meritocracy. The Bihar government may seek a review by the Supreme Court.
Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member and senior advocate, expressed strong concerns over new criminal laws, aiming to urge a review if supported by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). He emphasized the lack of consultation in formulating these laws and criticized the decline of the bar’s independence and political polarization. Sibal also critiqued the judiciary’s lack of uniformity in institutional procedures and emphasized the need for introspection in the appointment mechanisms.
The Supreme Court Today (May 31st) refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct re-polling in Munger parliamentary constituency in Bihar in the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections. A Vacation Bench of Justices Satish Chandra Sharma and Prasanna B Varale took exception to the petitioner not approaching Patna High Court first.
The Patna High Court issued a notice to Bihar regarding mismanagement and non-utilization of funds collected under the Health and Education cess since 2008. The court ordered a comprehensive affidavit on the collected and expended funds within four weeks. The PIL highlights underutilization, misallocation, and lack of transparency, seeking proper fund use and compliance with CAG recommendations.
The Patna High Court ruled on the confiscation of vehicles used in liquor transportation, stressing the need for the owner’s involvement in the illegal act for seizure. The judgment impacts Bihar’s Prohibition and Excise Act, emphasizing the protection of vehicle owners’ rights. This ruling sets a crucial precedent for future cases, balancing law enforcement with individual rights.
The Supreme Court has announced that it will hear the pleas challenging the Patna High Court’s decision from August 1, which approved the caste survey in Bihar. The apex court has slated the hearing for October 6. The bench, consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, communicated this to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, noting […]
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