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Today (13th September), the Supreme Court will consider advancing the hearing date for West Bengal’s plea against a Calcutta High Court verdict that revoked the OBC status of several castes. The appeal is scheduled for September 30, with concerns that the verdict is affecting admissions for 77 communities.
Today, On 5th August, The Delhi High Court requested responses from bar associations concerning a plea for reservations for women lawyers in leadership roles within the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA). Advocate Fozia Rahman emphasized the lack of gender diversity in decision-making positions and the plea aims to address this imbalance by reserving specific roles for women.
Today, On 1st August, The Supreme Court of India emphasized the need for a refined policy to identify the “creamy layer” within the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities. Justice Bhushan Gavai suggested reevaluating the methods for fair distribution of affirmative action benefits. The court ruled 6:1 in favor of subclassification within SC/ST reservation, allowing it to stand.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the appointment of seven judges, dismissing a petition against the appointments. The court found no merit in the arguments presented, reinforcing the validity and lawfulness of the judicial appointments. The Division Bench rejected the challenge based on various grounds, including lack of advertisement and representation, stating that the appointment process adhered to constitutional procedures.
Madhya Pradesh HC’s principal bench in Jabalpur stated that neither the Constitution nor judicial precedent requires reservation or proportional representation in judges’ appointments. This came as a double bench, led by acting Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Amar Nath Kesherwani, dismissed a petition challenging a judge’s appointment, following an earlier reservation of the order on Advocate Rameshwar Thakur and others’ petition.
Nagaland approved a 33% reservation for women in municipal and town council elections, after a 15-year legal battle. Despite opposition, the Supreme Court upheld this constitutional mandate. The state government repeatedly postponed elections, defying court orders. This decision marks a significant step towards empowering women and promoting gender equality in the region.
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court has sought clarification from the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding the case of a teacher allegedly instigating students to slap a Muslim classmate. The court also emphasized the need for quality counseling for the affected students and raised concerns about the government’s response. The incident falls under the Right to Education Act, which ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 in India.
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