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The Supreme Court will announce its judgment on November 8 about Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that questioning this status may threaten India’s secular nature. He emphasized that AMU’s administration does not require a majority of Muslims or Christians to retain its minority classification, highlighting historical and legal context.
The Supreme Court, today (24th Sept) led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, will review petitions on Sept 24 concerning sub-classification within Scheduled Castes for reservation benefits. The Court had previously ruled that states can implement such classifications based on data demonstrating backwardness. This decision overturned a past ruling affirming SCs as a homogeneous class.
The Supreme Court of India today rejected a PIL seeking to declare the caste system unconstitutional. Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that the Constitution acknowledges Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes, dismissing the plea. Additionally, a recent landmark decision revised the framework for SC and ST reservations, allowing states to create sub-classifications within these groups.
A seven-judge Constitution Bench will announce a verdict on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) tomorrow. This ruling has major implications for benefits and reservations among these groups. The bench reviewed 23 petitions, including a challenge by the Punjab government, and revisited the 2004 E V Chinnaiah judgment.
![[Breaking] Supreme Court Strikes Down Haryana's 5-Marks Reservation in Employment Exams](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-16-1.png?resize=447%2C309&ssl=1)
Today,18th April,The Supreme Court postponed its ruling on industrial alcohol regulation, causing uncertainty in the industry. The decision revolves around the overlapping powers of the Centre and states. The nine-judge bench is reviewing the matter, which stems from conflicting interpretations of legislative competence. The final judgment’s implications for the industry remain pending.
The Supreme Court of India on Monday has initiated a crucial hearing to resolve the longstanding debate on whether the royalty paid on mineral extraction, as outlined in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, constitutes a tax. This significant legal question, which has seen conflicting interpretations over the years, could have wide-reaching […]
