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Today, On 2nd August, Manorama Khedkar, the mother of former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, was granted bail after spending 14 days in judicial custody and four days in police custody for a criminal intimidation case. She was charged with attempted murder following a viral video showing her brandishing a gun and arguing over a land dispute in Pune’s Mulshi tehsil. Puja Khedkar also faces separate accusations.
Today, On 22nd May, The Calcutta High Court nullified OBC certificates issued in West Bengal post-2010. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vehemently opposes this ruling, asserting that OBC reservation will persist. She criticized the BJP and expressed disapproval over the court’s decision affecting over 5 lakh OBC certificates. The Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal will conclude on June 4.
The Supreme Court issued directives regarding the procedure for canceling caste certificates following scrutiny, particularly in Navneet Kaur Rana’s case. This decision provides clarity on the cancellation process, offering guidance for cases involving caste certificate revocation after scrutiny, thereby impacting similar cases in the future. Navneet Kaur Rana’s case serves as a precedent for understanding […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices to the State Government and a high-level committee regarding the cancellation of an OBC certificate for a Sindhi individual. The case highlights challenges with caste identity, administrative procedures, and individual rights in India’s bureaucratic system. The petitioner, Janki Sindhi, alleged lack of due process and transparency in the certificate revocation.
The Bombay High Court criticized the unpreparedness of the petition challenging the issuance of ‘Kunbi’ caste certificates to the ‘Maratha’ community. The court questioned the inclusion of the Maharashtra Advocate General in the petition and emphasized the need for thorough preparation in legal petitions, adjourning the hearing to February 20. The case highlights complexities in caste certification and socio-political issues.
The Maharashtra government’s decision to grant Marathas access to Kunbi caste certificates for reservation benefits has sparked a legal battle led by the OBC Welfare Foundation. This move, seen as bypassing established reservation rules, has raised concerns about fairness and policy changes. The court’s decision on February 6 could have significant implications for reservation systems in Maharashtra.
The Bombay High Court declined to issue an injunction against Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who plans to stage a hunger strike in Mumbai on Republic Day. Advocate General Birendra Saraf expressed concerns about the logistical challenges and proposed an alternative location for a peaceful demonstration. The court directed the government to ensure a suitable public space and will deliberate further on this matter on February 14.
In a pivotal move, the Bihar government has declared a 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections (EWS) in both the state’s judicial services and government-affiliated law colleges and universities. This decision was ratified during a cabinet assembly presided over by the Chief Minister. Additional Chief Secretary (Cabinet Secretariat) S Siddhartha, as cited by The […]