The Supreme Court ruled that the Biometric Attendance System in government offices is valid and beneficial, stating that lack of employee consultation doesn’t make it illegal. The Court set aside the Orissa High Court’s 2014 order and allowed its full implementation.
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The Supreme Court granted bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in two cases but requires him to secure bail in a third Gangster Act case from the Allahabad High Court. Justice Surya Kant highlighted concerns about delays in his hearing. Ansari was arrested for money laundering and influencing witnesses.
The Supreme Court ruled that government entities cannot include clauses for unilateral arbitrator appointments in public-private contracts, as these violate Article 14 of the Constitution, undermining fairness. The decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, applies to three-member arbitration panels, emphasizing equal treatment and impartiality in the arbitration process.
The Himachal Pradesh government is challenging the Punjab government’s lawsuit regarding control of the Shanan Hydropower Project, which arose after a 99-year lease expired. The Supreme Court will address the maintainability of this suit on November 8, with Himachal Pradesh arguing that Punjab lacks valid cause of action.
The Supreme Court today declined to quash a fresh FIR against former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini related to the 1991 disappearance and murder of engineer Balwant Singh Multani. The Court cited the submission of a charge sheet in the case and refused to interfere. Saini was directed to proceed with the trial and challenge the proceedings legally.
BJP SC/ST MPs met with PM Modi to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision on “creamy layer” in SC/ST reservations, requesting non-enforcement. PM Modi assured support for their position. The Court’s ruling allows sub-classification of SCs and STs for reservation benefits, with six justices in favor and one dissenting. This ruling overruled the earlier EV Chinnaiah decision.
The Supreme Court directed Mercedes to refund Rs. 36 lakh to M/s Controls and Switchgear Company Limited for selling a defective car. The court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, citing the discomfort and inconvenience caused to the respondent and the lack of evidence from Mercedes to support its claims.
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The Karnataka Government today withdrew its plea challenging the 25 percent domicile reservation for Karnataka students at NLSIU. The High Court’s ruling against the Amendment Act led to this decision. NLSIU had independently implemented the reservation, rendering the plea unnecessary. The Supreme Court refused to stay NLSIU’s decision, leading to the withdrawal of the appeal.
Today, On 3rd June, The Supreme Court rejected a convict’s plea for more time to surrender, citing his inability to walk as an invalid reason. Justices emphasized that walking is not a requirement in jail and upheld the previous decision that granted the petitioner two weeks to surrender. The convict, found guilty of attempted murder, had sought an extension citing paralysis.