Asserting that the idea of denying reservation to SCs and STs on account of the creamy layer concept is “condemnable”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Today (August 10th) said the government should have brought legislation in Parliament to nullify the part of the recent Supreme Court judgment that talks about the issue.
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Today (31st May): The Supreme Court vacation bench will hear a petition filed by the RJD candidate seeking re-polling at 45 booths in Bihar’s Munger LS Seat due to alleged rigging. The petitioner also seeks the removal of biased officials and a free and fair re-election. The petition highlights serious manipulation and the petitioner being manhandled.
The Calcutta High Court has struck down the OBC reservations granted by the State of West Bengal between 2010 and 2012. A Division Bench of the High Court has also struck down two orders issued in 2010 and 2012 by the Government Of West Bengal Backward Classes Welfare Department sub-classifying 143 classes and some provisions of the West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than SC and ST) (Reservation in Posts) Act of 2012.
Today(on 6th May), Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren seeks Supreme Court relief as his bail plea in a money laundering case is dismissed. The Jharkhand High Court rejected his plea and granted permission for an email submission to the apex court. Soren’s arrest has stirred political and legal turmoil in Jharkhand, affecting his influence and political engagements.
The West Bengal government presented its case before the Supreme Court Today (May 2nd), opposing CBI investigations in the state. They argued that when the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is permitted to conduct probes within a state, it’s often followed by the involvement of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Today,22nd April, The Supreme Court issued notice to Jet Airways and the Jalan Kalrock Consortium following a petition by the State Bank of India challenging the NCLAT’s decision regarding the airline’s ownership transfer. The case reflects complex legal and financial dilemmas in India’s aviation sector. The SBI cited outstanding payments and non-compliance with NCLAT’s orders, emphasizing the intricate nature of the proceedings.
Retired Justice Muralidhar suggested increasing Supreme Court benches to avoid conflicting rulings and improve consistency. He emphasized limited time for contemplation, the need for structural improvements, and the demanding nature of judgeship. He also advocated for detailed reports from the National Commission for Women and discusses the impact of a judgment decriminalizing consensual homosexual sex.
SBI today submitted a compliance affidavit to the Supreme Court regarding the electoral bonds scheme. Out of 22,217 bonds purchased, 22,030 have been redeemed. Any unredeemed bonds were redirected to the Prime Minister’s relief funds. The Supreme Court has mandated disclosure of donor identities, amounts donated, and recipients of funds.