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 […]
The Patna High Court, in a recent judgment, has granted anticipatory bail to a Border Security Force (BSF) Jawan who was accused of deceiving and sexually assaulting a woman under the guise of a marriage proposal. The court, after examining the evidence, deduced that there was no indication that the promise of marriage was insincere […]
Supreme Court Postpones Decision on Bihar’s Caste-Based Survey Controversy The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a series of petitions challenging the legitimacy of the caste-based survey initiated by the Bihar government. The hearing, overseen by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, has been rescheduled to October 3. The survey, which has been a […]
Supreme Court Criticizes Patna High Court Over Death Penalty Decision Amid Witness Statement Discrepancies In a recent development, the Supreme Court has expressed its concerns over the Patna High Court’s decision to confirm the death penalty for an individual accused of rape and murder. The apex court’s reservations stem from the apparent contradictions present in […]
Supreme Court Reviews Bihar’s Decision to Classify Transgender Identities as Castes: Reshma Prasad Challenges State’s Move Trans activist Reshma Prasad has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Bihar government’s decision to categorize transgender identities under caste lists for the state’s caste survey. The decision, as outlined in a June 6 notification, has been labeled as […]
Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Irregularities in Patna High Court’s Order Uploading Process The Supreme Court has expressed “serious concerns” over certain irregularities in the uploading of a Patna High Court order. On Friday, the apex court directed the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court to thoroughly investigate the matter and take necessary corrective […]
Supreme Court Sentences Former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh to Life in 1995 Double Murder Case In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court sentenced former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of Parliament (MP), Prabhunath Singh, to life imprisonment for his involvement in a 1995 double murder case. The apex court also mandated compensation of Rs. 10 […]
Central Government Clarifies Stance on Bihar Caste Survey in Supreme Court In a recent development concerning the Bihar caste survey case, the Central Government has submitted a fresh affidavit to the Supreme Court. This comes after the withdrawal of an earlier affidavit which stated, “No other body under the Constitution or otherwise is entitled to […]
Supreme Court on Bihar’s Caste Census: A Comprehensive Overview In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India addressed the contentious issue of the caste-based survey initiated by the Bihar government. The survey, aimed at digitally compiling data on each family from the panchayat to the district level, has been a topic of debate, especially […]
In a significant development, an appeal has been lodged in the Supreme Court challenging the Patna High Court’s verdict that upheld the Bihar Caste Survey conducted by the state government. The High Court had previously deemed the state’s decision to carry out the caste survey as perfectly valid, initiated with due competence, and aimed at […]
