Today (13th Sept): Final-semester LL.B. students at Delhi University challenge Bar Council of India’s notification barring them from AIBE-XIX. They claim it contradicts previous court rulings and violates their fundamental rights. They seek annulment of the notification, permission to take the exam, and an interim stay. The Supreme Court has requested BCI to justify the exclusion.
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The Supreme Court granted Uttarakhand two months to finalize a rehabilitation plan for residents facing eviction from railway land in Haldwani. The court emphasized the need for appropriate rehabilitation measures due to the human aspect of the issue. The case involves thousands of encroachments, with residents seeking to prove their legitimate rights to the land.
The Supreme Court today emphasized the need to establish Gram Nyayalayas nationwide to improve access to justice. The bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai reviewed a petition urging the Centre and states to act under the court’s supervision. Only a small percentage of these courts have been established, prompting the Court to demand immediate action.
The Karnataka High Court extended the interim order preventing trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court adjourned the hearing of Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the Governor’s order to September 2. Arguments and counterarguments were presented to address the prosecution sanction, with concerns raised about alleged fraud and improper land transfers.
The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition challenging the cancellation of 69,000 assistant teacher appointments in Uttar Pradesh due to alleged non-compliance with reservation rules. The dispute centers on the release of a new merit list, which could impact thousands of general category candidates. The controversy involves concerns about irregularities and fair representation of reserved category candidates.
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.
