The Supreme Court of India addressed petitions against the Telangana Speaker for delaying disqualification requests of defected BRS MLAs. Justice Gavai emphasized the court’s duty to oversee constitutional adherence, questioning the Speaker’s inaction. The court is set to continue hearings after hearing arguments concerning the Speaker’s timeline for decisions.
The Supreme Court criticized the Madhya Pradesh High Court for dismissing women judges based on performance metrics during their probation, emphasizing the necessity for equitable treatment regardless of gender. The justices voiced concerns over mental health impacts on judges and will revisit the matter on December 12, following ongoing appeals related to terminations.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, issued notices to all States and Union Territories regarding a non-compliance petition for online Right to Information (RTI) portals, which must respond by October 21. The court emphasized the need for operational RTI portals, citing failures in several states since a 2023 directive.
On Friday(7th June),The High Court of Karnataka has issued notices to Bengaluru’s High Grounds police and Ramesh Babu of KPCC following a petition by BJP’s J.P. Nadda and Amit Malviya. The notices come amidst their legal challenge against an FIR filed on May 5, 2024, related to a controversial post on Twitter.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to furnish details of issuance of notices and arrests done under the provisions of the Goods and Services Tax, saying it may interpret the law and lay down appropriate guidelines to avoid any harassment of citizens by depriving their liberty.
Today (3rd April) The National Green Tribunal acknowledged the water supply issue at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during IPL matches in Bengaluru, amidst a severe city-wide water crisis. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board permitted treated water supply, prompting NGT to register a case and issue notices to relevant authorities. The next hearing is scheduled for May 2.
