Supreme Court steps in after a NEET-UG aspirant complains of wrongly stapled question paper. Justices order manual re-evaluation, citing student panic and exam stress.
The Supreme Court of India has authorized the Election Commission to advance with the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, highlighting the inclusion of Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card for verification. This decision addresses concerns from petitioners and emphasizes transparency, impacting future electoral processes across states.
West Bengal has requested a six-month extension from the Supreme Court to pay 25% of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) to employees, citing a financial crisis. The state offered to deposit the dues directly with the court amid threats of contempt from employee unions. A prior deadline has expired, and the case will be revisited in August.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged Kannada activists to respect the Supreme Court’s order permitting the screening of Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life. He emphasized the need for adherence to the law and maintaining peace amidst protests from groups claiming the actor’s comments were offensive to the Kannada language.
The Supreme Court of India has temporarily stayed the demolition of a dargah in Thane for seven days, allowing the managing trust a chance to appeal the Bombay High Court’s March order. This interim measure maintains the status quo while the trust seeks reconsideration of the demolition decision due to unauthorized construction.
The Supreme Court of India has extended Vikas Yadav’s interim bail by two weeks to care for his ailing mother, who recently underwent surgery. Yadav, serving a 25-year sentence for the 2002 Nitish Katara murder, received bail extensions due to his mother’s critical health. The court will review the situation again after two weeks.
While hearing the petition, the Supreme Court declined to go into the full details of the matter but allowed the petitioners to seek relief before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. New Delhi, June 9th – The Supreme Court of India has granted interim protection from arrest to two Madhya Pradesh-based journalists who have alleged custodial […]
The Supreme Court has instructed the Jharkhand High Court to re-evaluate a single parent judicial officer’s previously denied child care leave request. The Court emphasized that the review should not be influenced by earlier decisions. This case highlights the judiciary’s need for a sensitive approach regarding the challenges faced by single working parents.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated states and union territories to appoint Protection Officers at district and taluka levels under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. This action aims to enhance support for women facing domestic abuse, ensuring timely assistance and legal aid. The court emphasized the urgent need for proper implementation of the law.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to investigate claims regarding an illegal embankment on the Yamuna River near Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, purportedly for mining. This step emphasizes the judicial commitment to environmental protection and the importance of expert evaluation in addressing potential habitat disruptions.