RJD MP Manoj Jha has moved the Supreme Court against the ECI’s Bihar voter list revision, alleging mass disenfranchisement of marginalised groups. He called the rushed process exclusionary and a threat to democracy.
The Supreme Court of India declined to urgently hear a petition seeking an FIR against Judge Yashwant Varma over credible cash row claims. Petitioners stress the necessity of criminal proceedings, citing a favorable inquiry outcome. Despite the former Chief Justice’s recommendation for resignation, the Judge has not stepped down, intensifying the call for accountability.
The BRS opposition party has petitioned the Supreme Court for the disqualification of ten MLAs who defected to the Congress, after the Legislative Assembly Speaker took no action for nine months on previous petitions. They reference a High Court ruling that mandated timely resolution of disqualification claims against the defectors.
The petition to the Supreme Court argues that the exclusion of ‘Rajasthani’ from teacher recruitment violates children’s rights to education in their mother tongue. Despite the RTE Act and NEP supporting mother tongue instruction, millions of children remain deprived, as only 22 scheduled languages are recognized in education, undermining linguistic diversity.
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Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has formed a three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission, led by retired Justice Devendra Kumar Arora, to investigate the November 24 stone-pelting incident in Sambhal that resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries. The commission will evaluate the causes, examine law enforcement response, and recommend preventive measures within two months.
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YSR Congress leader YV Subba Reddy has moved the Supreme Court for a court-monitored investigation into allegations of animal fat in the sacred Tirupati Laddu prasadam. The controversy, sparked by a forensic report, has led to widespread outrage among devotees who consider the laddus a significant religious offering.
Social activist Muhammad Jameel Merchant has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court, raising concerns about hate speeches by politicians Nitesh Rane and Ramgiri Maharaj. He alleges inaction by the Maharashtra police and government in addressing these inflammatory speeches, which he claims incite communal discord.
A recent Supreme Court petition calls for the confiscation of political party funds obtained through the electoral bonds scheme, which was invalidated in February. The petitioner demands an investigation into alleged benefits given to donors and the reopening of tax assessments. This points to the ongoing concern over the use of funds collected under the now-defunct scheme.
A group of 56 NEET-UG 2024 candidates from Gujarat oppose the call to cancel exam results and request the Supreme Court to penalize only those involved in unfair practices. They urge the court to uphold the integrity of the examination process and emphasize the importance of justice and fairness for all candidates involved.
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A petition filed in the Supreme Court urges Bihar government to conduct a comprehensive structural audit of bridges, citing recent collapses and the state’s flood-prone nature as causes for concern. Advocate Brajesh Singh stresses the need for immediate action to ensure public safety, proposing a real-time monitoring system aligned with government guidelines.