The Punjab government has challenged the Governor’s decision to send a reference to the President under Article 200, while the Union government has sought the Supreme Court’s nod to refer the matter to a five-judge constitutional bench.
Today, On 25th April, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the national response. Sibal emphasized that “A terrorist is a terrorist, he has no religion,” and called for global diplomatic efforts to highlight India’s stance on terrorism.
Today, On 31st January, The Supreme Court declined to hear a PIL challenging VIP darshans at temples. While the court agreed that such special treatment should not be given, it stated that it could not pass orders on the matter. The judges acknowledged concerns over fairness in temple access. However, they emphasized that regulating religious practices is beyond their jurisdiction.
Today, On 30th January, The Supreme Court delayed the hearing on Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the 2016 Surjagarh mine arson case until next week. The decision made because the Maharashtra government’s lawyer, Raja Thakare, was unavailable. Gadling is accused of involvement in the attack on the iron ore mine in Maharashtra. The hearing will be rescheduled to a later date.
The Supreme Court ordered a complete stop to manual scavenging in six big metro cities. This rule applies to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The court stressed the importance of respecting workers and taking strict action. Officials must find better solutions and make sure the rule is followed.
Today, On 21st January, The West Bengal government requested the Calcutta High Court to award the death penalty to Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The investigation and prosecution were handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) instead of the State Police. This case has drawn significant public attention due to its gruesome nature. The court’s decision is now awaited in this high-profile matter.