BJP SC/ST MPs met with PM Modi to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision on “creamy layer” in SC/ST reservations, requesting non-enforcement. PM Modi assured support for their position. The Court’s ruling allows sub-classification of SCs and STs for reservation benefits, with six justices in favor and one dissenting. This ruling overruled the earlier EV Chinnaiah decision.
The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition challenging the decision to reject tallying VVPAT slips with EVM votes. Justices found no reason to reconsider and emphasized the importance of trust in electronic voting, directing measures to enhance confidence in EVMs. The petitioner argued for more transparency and comprehensive tallying to ensure electoral integrity.
The Supreme Court rejected a plea to review its previous decision on voter secrecy violation, citing insufficient grounds for reconsideration. The bench, consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, also denied a request for an open court hearing. This reaffirms the court’s confidence in the integrity of the current electoral system.
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Justice Sanjeev Khanna today recused himself from hearing a review petition on same-sex marriage, leading to the reconstitution of a five-judge constitutional bench by CJI DY Chandrachud. The Supreme Court deferred the hearing, and it was clarified that review petitions are decided in chambers, with no open court hearing. The original judgment denied marriage rights to queer couples.
The Gujarat High Court was informed on Friday that the state plans to reclaim about 108 hectares of grazing land from Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, allocated in 2005. Villagers had contested the allocation, arguing that it left them with insufficient grazing land. The state has committed to replenishing 129 hectares of land for the village’s use.
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Today (13th May): A review petition has been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s decision to reject the plea for EVM-VVPAT tallying. The petitioner argues that the judgment contains apparent errors and mistakes, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures. The plea advocates for greater transparency in the voting process, emphasizing the vulnerability of electronic voting machines and the necessity of VVPAT verification.
Today(on 18th March),Ramesh Chandana, a convict in the Bilkis Bano case, has appealed to the Supreme Court to challenge the annulment of his early release by the Gujarat government. Represented by advocate Pashupati Nath Razdan, Chandana questions the Supreme Court’s authority and the impact of transferring the case to another state. The Gujarat government has also filed a review petition against the judgment.
On Wednesday (13th March): Manish Sisodia’s curative petition for bail was rejected by the Supreme Court on March 13, 2024. The petition stemmed from his alleged involvement in the Delhi Excise Policy Scam. An investigation report highlighted financial irregularities, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Sisodia has been in custody since February 26, 2023.