Today, On 28th APRIL, The Karnataka High Court quashed the FIR against Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, observing that it was “an abuse of the process of law.” The Court found no grounds to proceed with the criminal case filed against him.
Today, On 14th April, In his Ambedkar Jayanti speech in Hisar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for opposing the amended Waqf law, accusing them of “appeasing fundamentalists” and misusing the Constitution for vote-bank politics. He emphasized that the new law would end land “loot” and benefit poor Muslims.
Sheikh Noorul Hassan, a National People’s Party MLA, has filed a petition against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, citing concerns over its impact on Islamic practices and Scheduled Tribes’ rights to donate property as Waqf. The Act has faced opposition for allegedly discriminating against Muslims and compromising their religious freedoms.
Between 2018 and 2022, a total of 540 judges were appointed to various High Courts across India, according to the Law Ministry. Data reveals that 80% of these appointees belonged to upper castes. This highlights a significant caste imbalance in judicial appointments during the period. The figures have sparked discussions on diversity and representation in the judiciary.
Bengaluru: Former Supreme Court judge, Justice Indira Banerjee, emphasized the urgent need for a complete shift in mindset to enable more women to rise to higher positions in the judiciary. She shared her insights during a fireside chat on Saturday with Jayna Kothari, Executive Director of the Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR).
Today, On 21st February, The Supreme Court, hearing the Are-Katika community’s plea for nationwide Scheduled Caste (SC) status, referenced the Manipur crisis. It pointed to the Manipur High Court’s March 2023 order directing the inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribes list, which triggered widespread riots. The Court’s remark highlighted the sensitivity of caste-based classifications. The matter remains under judicial scrutiny.
The Parliament’s Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has recommended that the government introduce a law to stop tribal lands from being declared as Waqf property. This suggestion was made in its 655-page-long draft report, which was circulated less than 24 hours before the committee’s final meeting.
Today, On 10th January, The Supreme Court dismissed PILs challenging the Women’s Reservation Bill, stating there was no violation of fundamental rights, including Article 14. The petitions questioned the Bill’s constitutional validity and its deferment due to the delimitation clause. The Court clarified that Article 32 jurisdiction cannot be invoked in this case. This decision reaffirms the legislative process for implementing women’s political representation in India.
The Calcutta High Court denied a plea seeking relaxation of recruitment guidelines, stating that the scope for court interference in such matters is very limited. The court emphasized that recruitment rules must be followed as laid down and any changes to these guidelines fall under the purview of the concerned authorities, not the judiciary.
Today, On 28th August,, the Supreme Court intervened to assist PSU employees facing potential termination due to changes in their reserved category status. The Court ruled against the termination notices issued by the banks and undertakings, ensuring protection for employees affected by caste reclassification in Karnataka. This decision sets aside a previous judgment by the Karnataka High Court.