The Supreme Court has clearly told the Centre that no written exam or viva voce will be needed to appoint or reappoint presidents and judicial members of consumer commissions. It also directed ensuring a fixed five-year tenure.
The Supreme Court has established eight guidelines for determining permanent alimony in divorce cases, focusing on socioeconomic factors and the well-being of children. This follows the suicide of techie Atul Subhash, which highlighted alleged harassment and misuse of legal provisions surrounding dowry and maintenance, stirring public concern over justice issues.
The election for the Lok Sabha Speaker is set for June 26, coinciding with the start of the Parliament session. Om Birla, NDA’s candidate, filed his nomination while the INDIA bloc nominated K Suresh. The Speaker is a crucial figure and is elected from among the Lok Sabha members by a simple majority. The Speaker holds significant powers and responsibilities within the House.