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.
![[NEET PG 2024] 'Lack of Transparency in the Exam Process': Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on Result Transparency Plea](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-13-4.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 25th October, the Supreme Court delayed discussing a petition regarding NEET PG 2024 result transparency, sparked by student concerns over exam fairness and clarity. Issues raised included discrepancies in scores and the lack of a published procedure. The hearing’s adjournment allows further examination of student grievances amid ongoing counseling process challenges.
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.
The Election Commission of India is set to implement a new protocol for the Supreme Court-mandated verification of Electronic Voting Machines used in recent elections. Candidates can request EVM verification and conduct mock polls with up to 1,400 votes. The process aims to enhance transparency and trust in the electoral process.
The Supreme Court has imposed strict restrictions on adjournment requests in several categories of cases. These include matters related to bail or anticipatory bail, cases where an exemption from surrendering has been granted, instances involving interim orders favoring the party seeking adjournment, and situations where a suspension of sentence is under consideration. The Supreme Court […]
Balancing Judicial Authority and Constitutional Norms In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has issued a set of guidelines to High Courts regarding the summoning of government officials, a move that addresses concerns over the arbitrary and frequent summoning of these officials. This development marks a significant step in the Indian judiciary’s approach […]
In a significant move to enhance the efficiency of legal proceedings, the Supreme Court of India has established a committee of judges dedicated to formulating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for lawyers seeking adjournments in court cases. This initiative is a direct response to the concerns raised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and […]