Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told Supreme Court that Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on ‘India’s Got Latent’ were “not vulgar, but perverse”. “I saw the show also out of curiosity. Humour is one thing, vulgarity is one thing, and perversity is another level,” said Mehta.
The Supreme Court of India is reassessing the 2017 Senior Advocate designation system amid lobbying concerns. Senior Advocate Indira Jaising and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta criticized the current process, particularly the interview method that lacks clarity. Proposals for a secret ballot system and a focus on competence rather than prestige were also discussed to improve fairness and transparency.
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The Supreme Court of India Today (Dec 9) took up a critical case concerning the welfare of migrant workers. Advocate Prashant Bhushan presented the issue before a Bench led by Justice Surya Kant, highlighting delays in the issuance of ration cards. This case has brought sharp exchanges between legal representatives and exposed the complexities surrounding migrant welfare policies.
The Karnataka government informed the Supreme Court Today (Oct 15) that the State’s notifications to hold board examinations for classes 5, 8 and 9 in the current academic year in three rural districts have been withdrawn. Interestingly, Central government’s second senior most law officer, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appeared for the Congress ruled State. SG Mehta told the bench that there was a mistake on the part of State in issuing such a notification for conducting exam despite court’s stay.
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New Delhi, January 16: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in a significant observation, highlighted the pressing issue of mediocrity within the district judiciary. During a hearing on Tuesday, January16, he emphasized the urgent need for implementing effective measures to ensure the recruitment of competent individuals in the judiciary. This statement came in the backdrop […]