The Centre assured the Supreme Court that cadets discharged due to training disabilities will now get ECHS medical benefits without subscription fees. The court also called for better insurance and higher ex gratia payments.
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.
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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a Gujarat law regulating property transfers in disturbed areas, dismissing a petition against a Gujarat High Court ruling. Justices stated that laws carry a presumption of constitutionality and interim orders shouldn’t suspend legal provisions. The court advised petitioners to seek an early hearing in the high court.
The Supreme Court of India today (23rd Oct) ruled that no trees can be cut for the Kolkata Metro expansion without the Central Empowered Committee’s approval. Petitioners objected to the relocation of nearly 940 trees, claiming they were moved too far. The court emphasized the need for environmental compliance in the project.
The Gujarat High Court stayed proceedings against Times of India and Indian Express based on a Supreme Court order. The High Court criticized TOI for misrepresenting the situation, claiming contempt proceedings. The Court dropped contempt proceedings against the editor of Divya Bhaskar after an unconditional apology. The newspapers were criticized for sensationalizing court proceedings.
Justices BR Gavai, Prashant Kumar Mishra, and KV Viswanathan today summoned Maharashtra’s Rajesh Kumar over contemptuous comments in an affidavit regarding construction on forest land. The Court warned of contempt proceedings and criticized the government’s lack of seriousness. The case relates to compliance with compensatory afforestation levy and recent budgetary sops. Court may halt the Ladki Bahin Yojana.
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The Supreme Court overturned Bihar’s decision to reclassify the Tanti-Tantwa community as Scheduled Castes, reiterating that only the central government can modify these lists as per Article 341 of the Indian Constitution. The Court directed reallocation of affected individuals to Extremely Backward Classes without penalizing them.
Today, On 10th May, Former police officer Pradeep Sharma was granted bail by the Supreme Court in connection with a 2006 fake encounter case. The decision, following Maharashtra’s lack of objection, raises questions about police conduct and the justice system in the state. Sharma’s case adds to the ongoing discourse on law enforcement accountability and alleged extrajudicial actions.
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Today,26th April, The Supreme Court upheld the eligibility criteria for Madhya Pradesh judicial service, requiring 3 years of legal practice or 70% in a law degree, emphasizing the need for qualified candidates. The decision dismisses objections and reinforces the requirement’s importance for the state’s judiciary, ensuring competent candidates and elevating judicial standards.
The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction and death sentence of Naveen, a 25-year-old street-dweller, accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old infant. The apex court highlighted that the accused was not given a “proper opportunity” to defend himself during the trial, which was concluded in a record 23 days from the date […]
