Asaduddin Owaisi responded to judicial overreach allegations by saying the Supreme Court must examine whether a law violates fundamental rights, freedoms, or the basic structure of the Constitution. He added that such scrutiny is a constitutional responsibility.
New Delhi: Today, 6th March, The Supreme Court of India has refused to interfere in a petition challenging the high airfare for Hajj pilgrims flying from Kozhikode airport. The court stated that deciding airfare is a “policy matter” and any intervention could “cause more harm than good.” However, the court directed the Central Government to upload a detailed explanation on its website regarding the increased airfare for flights from Kozhikode.
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Delhi High Court given a final opportunity to the Delhi government to submit a status report on a case filed by several blind students who are seeking accommodation to continue their education. On Tuesday, Justice Sachin Datta remarked that the Delhi government’s social welfare department had been ordered to file the report, but had failed to do so.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, following petitions from various parties, including BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay and the DMK. The Act preserves the status of religious sites as of August 15, 1947, and the Court has restricted new lawsuits related to it.
The Supreme Court Thursday (28th Nov) ruled that the plea for nationwide implementation of NALSA’s women’s help system is not justiciable, as it falls within NALSA’s administrative authority. The court granted NALSA six weeks to submit its perspective, emphasizing the successful pilot projects, while petitioners sought the system’s expansion.
The Supreme Court requested the Centre’s response to a petition challenging the use of derogatory caste names in official certificates. The petition argues these terms violate dignity and equality principles, perpetuating stigma against Scheduled Castes. The petitioners seek to replace offensive terms with less discriminatory alternatives in official documents.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, reserved its verdict on (22nd October) on pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court’s ruling that deemed the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act unconstitutional. The court emphasized India’s diverse religious education and addressed the necessity of regulating madrasas while supporting their integration into mainstream education.
The NTA has denied claims of systemic failure in the NEET-UG 2024 exam amidst allegations of paper leaks. They rejected demands for a retest, attributing the rise in scores to reduced syllabus and increased candidates. The agency emphasized that selection is based on rank, not absolute marks, and clarified that CBI is investigating alleged irregularities.
