Today, On 6th November, The Karnataka High Court refused to lift the stay on the State government order restricting gatherings of more than 10 people in public places, amid the RSS marches row, keeping the curb on unauthorized assemblies intact for now.
Today, On 6th October, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. The case will be heard on October 8 to determine the quota’s fate.
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the Bombay High Court ruling on sugarcane farmers’ entitlement to FRP at the start of the crushing season. The question of stay will be examined at the next hearing.
The Supreme Court has stayed the Rajasthan High Court’s order that criticised a POCSO court judge for using a “cut, copy, paste” method in her judgment and directed training. Notice has been issued to the State and further action has been halted for now.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 14) expressed strong surprise and criticism towards the Madhya Pradesh High Court for continuing hearings in a paramedical colleges recognition case, despite the top court’s stay order in the same matter.
The Uttarakhand High Court permitted to continue the panchayat elections after going through the reservation roster. It lifted the earlier stay order of June 23, bringing major relief to the state government.
The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed the upcoming panchayat elections in the state due to a dispute over reservation. The decision came amid growing concerns about fairness and representation in the poll process.
The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s May 21 order that stayed nine state laws from 2020 related to appointing Vice-Chancellors in universities, calling it unconstitutional interference.
The Madras High Court upheld its interim stay on Tamil Nadu legislation altering the Governor’s authority to appoint Vice-Chancellors, asserting potential unconstitutionality. It refuted claims of interfering with a Supreme Court decision, emphasizing judicial duty and the necessity of addressing unconstitutional laws without delay, reinforcing commitments to justice and constitutional integrity.
The Supreme Court of India accepted an apology from the CBI for violating a stay order in a case involving a man impersonating an IB officer. The court criticized the routine transfer of investigations to the CBI without solid evidence, restoring the case to local police and emphasizing the necessity of substantial proof for CBI involvement.
