J&K High Court orders publication of video conferencing links in weekly causelists for Jammu and Srinagar benches. Advocates must follow strict SOPs for virtual hearings.
The Election Commission of India assured the Supreme Court that data in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will remain intact for candidate verification. The Court emphasized a structured process for EVM checks, requiring certified engineers from Bharat Electronics Limited and Electronics Corporation of India Limited. Changes to technical procedures will enhance election transparency and accountability.
The Supreme Court of India Today (Feb 11) ordered that no data should be deleted or reloaded on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after elections. This came in response to a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), urging that EVM data must be preserved. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has asked the Election Commission to explain the process of erasing EVM memory and microcontrollers. “Please do not erase the data and reload the data. Let someone just examine,” the court told the Election Commission.
Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy of the Madras High Court has implemented a Standard Operating Procedure to enhance case disposals by streamlining processes. This includes eliminating early morning mentions, early case listings, limiting adjournments, and encouraging better communication among lawyers. These changes aim to increase efficiency and accountability in the legal system, promising timely justice.
The Supreme Court criticized the Finance Ministry for diverting Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) from their primary role of resolving cases to focus on data collection. The Court mandated the establishment of a Standard Operating Procedure to ensure the efficient functioning of DRTs and requested detailed staffing information by January 2.
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Today, On 20th November, The Supreme Court postponed the NEET PG 2024 hearing for the fourth time to November 26, 2024, amid demands from candidates for transparency regarding the exam’s answer key and normalization process. Concerns about last-minute changes to the exam pattern and lack of a standard operating procedure have heightened frustrations among aspirants.
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The Delhi High Court directed the government to finalize a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for bomb threats, especially in schools, following a related petition. The Court urged prompt implementation, clear roles for stakeholders, regular training, and a grievance mechanism, emphasizing the need for effective strategies to enhance safety within eight weeks.
The Supreme Court mandated more police presence in West Bengal medical colleges after the rape and murder of a doctor raised safety concerns. The government faced criticism for relying on contractual security personnel instead of regular officers. The Chief Justice emphasized the vulnerability of female students and called for comprehensive security measures.
