The Delhi High Court, On Tuesday(24th Dec) led by Acting CJ Vibhu Bhakru, addressed a challenge to CLAT 2025 regarding errors in the English comprehension section. Justice Jyoti Singh had previously identified mistakes affecting candidates’ results and mandated revisions. The NLU Consortium has since contested this judgment, claiming it overstepped judicial boundaries.
Manorama Khedkar, mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, was charged with attempted murder for brandishing a gun in a viral video related to a land dispute in Pune. Puja’s father, Dilip Khedkar, is also under investigation for alleged disproportionate assets. Puja’s government training program has been suspended, and she has been ordered to return to the academy by July 23.
The Supreme Court of India on 15th May, emphasized that arrests in Goods and Services Tax (GST) cases should be founded on credible evidence, not mere suspicion. The court highlighted the need for cautious exercise of arrest powers and stressed that arrests should be supported by substantial material. The bench aims to scrutinize arrest grounds outlined in relevant legislation.
Today (27th March): Former Finance Secretary Subhash Garg criticized the State Bank of India for compromising the anonymity of electoral bond purchases. He highlighted that the recording of alphanumeric codes goes against the scheme’s intent. The Supreme Court’s involvement revealed connections between bond buyers and political parties, leading to doubts about transparency. Garg urges the Election Commission of India to ensure complete transparency.
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted legal proceedings against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress leaders for a 2022 protest, casting doubt on the legality of political protests. Justice Prashant Kumar posed an interesting question about the fairness of similar protests by regular citizens. This case has significant implications for the future of political protests and constitutional rights in India.
