The News Minute moves the Karnataka High Court challenging gag orders in the Dharmasthala burial case, asserting that silencing the truth won’t bury it and defending press freedom under Article 19.
Two doctors have petitioned the Supreme Court for Rs 50 lakh compensation for families of BJMC doctors and students lost in the Air India flight AI-171 crash, emphasizing the tragedy as a significant loss to India’s healthcare future. They demand urgent action, fair compensation, and improvements in aviation safety, stressing that existing laws are inadequate.
New Delhi [India], February 22: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India asking the Union Government to take urgent steps to stop violence and attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. The plea also requests an extension of the cut-off date under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. The petitioner argues that many Hindus have entered India recently due to ongoing violence and should be considered for Indian citizenship.
A petition filed in the Supreme Court seeks to stop the demolition of the historic building and proposes repurposing it for legal and government entities, criticizing the lack of transparency and public consultation for the proposed reconstruction. The petitioner questions the necessity of the 800 Cr. investment and highlights the building’s historical significance.
The Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurveda, Acharya Balkrishna, filed a plea against the President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Dr. RV Asokan, for disparaging remarks about the Supreme Court. This arises from the Court’s criticism of IMA’s unethical practices. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court is hearing a petition by IMA against Patanjali Ayurveda for misleading advertisements.
Today (11th March): The Supreme Court reviewed a plea to restrain the Center from appointing new election commissioners under a contested 2023 law. A committee including the Chief Justice of India, the Prime Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition is to select all election commissioners, challenging the President’s current authority. The plea follows the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel.
Today: A petition filed in the Supreme Court seeks to restrain the Central government from appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The plea challenges the government’s authority and refers to a previous judgment advocating for a different appointment system. The Supreme Court had ruled in March 2023 that a high-level committee should appoint these officials. With the impending appointment, this plea raises important concerns.