The Supreme Court Today (Feb 10) reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel 25,753 teacher and staff appointments in West Bengal. The High Court had declared these jobs illegal, citing serious irregularities in the 2016 recruitment process, including tampering with OMR sheets and rank manipulation. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna heard arguments from top lawyers, with the West Bengal government strongly opposing the cancellation. The Supreme Court had earlier termed this a “systematic fraud”, and its final ruling will now decide the fate of thousands of employees.
The Central government Today (July 31st) opposed states’ plea in the Supreme Court for a refund of royalty levied on mines since 1989, arguing it would burden public units by over Rs 70,000 crore. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling stated royalty is not a tax, and states sought retrospective application, which the Centre opposed.
The Supreme Court Today (July 10th) reserved its judgement on a PIL by an NGO alleging a rise in child marriages and inadequate implementation of related laws. The bench, led by CJI D Y Chandrachud, heard arguments from both the NGO and the Centre, which claimed a reduction in child marriages.
The Supreme Court Today reserved judgment on whether mineral royalties are considered a tax under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. The nine-judge bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, engaged in extensive deliberations over eight days, addressing appeals from state governments, mining entities, and public sector undertakings. This decision is highly anticipated for its potential impact on India’s regulatory landscape.
