Congress appeals to Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai to take strict action against judges accused of caste discrimination. Party highlights disturbing bail conditions and rising crimes against Dalits and tribals across India.
The Supreme Court of India has established a National Task Force to address student mental health and prevent suicides, prompted by recent tragedies at IIT Kharagpur and Kota. The court is investigating whether proper FIRs were filed following these incidents, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive measures against increasing student suicides.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 31) canceled a case against a man booked under the SC/ST Act, ruling that the alleged caste-based abuse did not happen in public view. The court stated that for an offense under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the Act, the insult or abuse must occur in a place where the public can see or hear it. Since the incident happened inside the complainant’s office chamber, the case did not hold legal ground. The court set aside the Madras High Court’s order and quashed all proceedings.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that migrants in Delhi cannot be denied reservation benefits based solely on out-of-state caste certificates. This decision, supporting a candidate’s eligibility for a ‘Staff Nurse’ position, emphasized the city’s inclusive nature and condemned discrimination against scheduled caste candidates based on the origin of their caste certificates.
The Supreme Court ruled that meritorious SC/ST, OBC, and EWS candidates can be considered under the horizontal quota, overriding Madhya Pradesh government’s objections. The decision mandates such candidates with scores surpassing the general category cut-offs to be considered for MBBS Unreserved Government School quota. The court emphasized equitable admissions based on merit and overturned the High Court’s ruling.
Today, On 2nd July, The Bihar government approached the Supreme Court following Patna High Court’s ruling that invalidated a law increasing reservations for SC/STs and backward classes to 65% in 2023, reducing the open merit category to 35%. The High Court declared the amendment unconstitutional, citing infringement on equal opportunity. This decision is now contested before the Supreme Court.
A Constitution bench at India’s Supreme Court is deliberating on the constitutional validity of sub-classifying Scheduled Castes and Tribes for reservation benefits. The Central Government has expressed support for sub-categorization, emphasizing the need for equitable distribution. This pivotal issue has wide-ranging implications for social justice and could reshape India’s reservation policies.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, is examining the validity of the Punjab SC and BC (Reservation in Services) Act, 2006. The main focus is on sub-dividing Scheduled Castes for reservation benefits. Punjab government argues for the necessity of affirmative action to address centuries of suppression, emphasizing reservation as a tool for equality.