BJP MLA Abhay Verma today filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, alleging that the AAP-led Delhi government is showing bias in the installation of CCTV cameras by prioritizing areas represented by AAP members and neglecting those under BJP’s jurisdiction. The case, set to be heard on August 27, aims to ensure fairness and improve security in Laxmi Nagar.
The Supreme Court today has postponed Abbas Ansari’s bail plea hearing regarding an alleged unauthorized meeting with his wife at Chitrakoot jail. The court has given the Uttar Pradesh Government one week to respond, rescheduling the case for September. Ansari challenges denial of bail and his involvement in money laundering cases. Seven individuals, including Ansari’s wife, were arrested.
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Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj has permitted Akhtar Ali’s plea for an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into ex-principal Sandip Ghosh’s alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The case, involving a doctor’s rape and murder, has gained national attention, prompting the Supreme Court to intervene and transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a 24-hour strike in response.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Telangana Government and the Governor regarding a petition challenging the Governor’s refusal to nominate two leaders as members of the State Legislative Council. The Court has requested responses from involved parties and indicated that any appointments made will be subject to this petition.
Today, On 7th August, A plea filed in the Supreme Court requests the postponement of the NEET PG 2024 exam due to candidates facing difficulties reaching their allocated centers, citing inconvenience and lack of clarity on the normalization process. The petitioner urges the Supreme Court to intervene and ensure a fair opportunity for all candidates.
The Allahabad High Court reserves judgment on Maneka Gandhi’s petition challenging the election of Samajwadi Party candidate Ram Bhual Nishad from Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections. It alleges discrepancies in Nishad’s criminal record disclosure. The case faces a judicial review after concerns were raised about its late submission.
The Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, today refused to entertain a petition seeking judicial directives to combat superstition, emphasizing that education, societal reform, and legislative action are essential. The Court stressed that courts cannot address all societal problems and that the responsibility of addressing such issues lies with civil society and democratic institutions.
The Supreme Court, today led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has taken up a petition from a female employee accusing West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose of molestation. The court is examining the immunity granted to governors under Article 361 of the Constitution, which shields them from criminal prosecution. The petitioner seeks clear guidelines governing governors’ immunity from prosecution.
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A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court today against leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi and Uddhav Thackeray, for allegedly spreading false claims about hacking electronic voting machines (EVMs). The petition seeks contempt proceedings for violating the court’s order on avoiding media trials. The court directed the petitioner to seek listing of their plea before an appropriate bench.
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The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) following a petition alleging exam rigging in the recent NEET-UG exams. Concerns were raised about inconsistent marks and malpractice, leading to investigations and arrests. The court scheduled a hearing for July 8 and emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the examination process.