Top government sources emphasized that “respect for judiciary is paramount” amid the ongoing controversy. This statement was made in response to recent tensions between the judiciary and government institutions, highlighting the importance of maintaining the judiciary’s integrity and its vital role in India’s democratic system.
Former Aligarh Muslim University vice-chancellor and army veteran Zameer Uddin Shah has raised concerns over “bulldozer justice” actions targeting the Muslim community. He argues that these punitive measures lack due legal process and resemble extrajudicial executions. The Supreme Court is set to consider petitions challenging such demolitions and establish nationwide guidelines on property demolitions.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition challenging the 27% OBC reservation, clearing the way for sub-engineer recruitment. The recruitment drive aims to fill 3,400 posts across 27 departments, with initial results based on the OBC reservation. Despite pending Supreme Court petitions, the decision confirms the reservation for current and similar recruitments.
The Delhi government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party, has filed 10 petitions against the lieutenant governor (LG) in the Supreme Court between April 2023 and May 2024. These petitions cover various issues, including challenges to the GNCTD Act, appointment disputes, and funding for welfare schemes, reflecting ongoing legal tensions between the two entities.