Former Chief Election Commissioner Dr. S.Y. Quraishi has slammed the Waqf Act, calling it a “blatantly evil plan by the government to grab Muslim lands.” He expressed hope that the Supreme Court will strike it down and criticised the role of misinformation in shaping public opinion.
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Today, On 3rd October, The hearing on the Tirupati ladoo case postponed to October 4 at 10:30 AM after the Solicitor General’s request for more time. The Supreme Court raised concerns over Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s public statements regarding alleged adulteration in the ghee used for temple offerings, warning about the risks of mixing religion and politics.
More than 100 lawyers from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) expressed concerns to the Supreme Court’s secretary general about procedural challenges in case filings and listings, emphasizing the lack of timelines, delays in defect notification, and verification processes. These issues hinder the legal process and impact timely justice delivery, adding to existing concerns over judicial backlog.
Yesterday, On 25th July, Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal shared with Parliament the progress of the E-court Phase-III project, aimed at digitalizing and modernizing the judicial system. This initiative, with a budget of Rs 7,210 crore, focuses on enhancing user experience and leveraging advanced technologies like AI and machine learning. It’s expected to bring significant improvements and efficiency to the Indian judicial system.