The Supreme Court refused to urgently hear a plea seeking OBC reservation in RGNUL CLAT UG 2025 admissions. The bench pointed to a pending case in the Punjab and Haryana High Court scheduled for July 7.
Between 2018 and 2022, a total of 540 judges were appointed to various High Courts across India, according to the Law Ministry. Data reveals that 80% of these appointees belonged to upper castes. This highlights a significant caste imbalance in judicial appointments during the period. The figures have sparked discussions on diversity and representation in the judiciary.
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Supreme Court will hear Today (Dec 9) an appeal filed by the Bengal government challenging the May 22 decision of the Calcutta high court that scrapped the state’s decision to extend reservation in vacancies and admissions to 77 communities in the state within the 17% quota for OBC category. An overwhelming majority of these communities were Muslim.
Pooja Khedkar, a former IAS officer, faces allegations of submitting forged disability certificates to cheat in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. The Delhi High Court extended her interim arrest protection until October 4, 2024, as investigations suggest a larger conspiracy. Khedkar denies the charges and was discharged from the service on September 7.
Today, On 5th September, Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar has offered to undergo a medical examination at AIIMS following claims that her disability certificates may be forged. The Delhi Police alleges that she misrepresented information to secure reservation benefits for the civil services examination and has questioned her eligibility. Khedkar has denied all allegations, with further hearings scheduled for September 26.
The Supreme Court ruled that meritorious SC/ST, OBC, and EWS candidates can be considered under the horizontal quota, overriding Madhya Pradesh government’s objections. The decision mandates such candidates with scores surpassing the general category cut-offs to be considered for MBBS Unreserved Government School quota. The court emphasized equitable admissions based on merit and overturned the High Court’s ruling.
Today, On 8th August, Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer, is seeking anticipatory bail in a cheating case involving fraudulent obtainment of reservation benefits. Accused of misrepresentation in the UPSC exam, she faces serious allegations and potential arrest. The court expressed the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the conspiracy and involvement of others.
Today, On 5th August, Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar has contested the UPSC’s decision to revoke her candidature. The case will be heard in the Delhi High Court. The UPSC accused her of violating examination rules, leading to a permanent ban from future exams. Additional allegations include falsifying identity and misusing her position. Charges against her include cheating and forgery.
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The West Bengal government Today (August 5th) hit out at the Calcutta High Court for its critical remarks against the State while quashing a decision to identify various classes in the State as Other Backward Classes (OBC). The High Court in May had observed that the Muslim community was treated as a “commodity for political ends” when the government classified 77 classes of Muslims as backward.