Today, On18th December, In the stray dogs case, a petitioner raised concerns about the “inhuman” treatment of animals. The Supreme Court responded, saying a video will be shown during the next hearing, challenging the notion of humanity and asking, “Will play video, ask you what is humanity.”
The Bombay High Court raised alarm over 2,100 illegal constructions in Navi Mumbai, calling it a “systemic failure” caused by officials–developer nexus. The Court said the Maharashtra government cannot remain a “passive spectator” while home buyers suffer.
Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for delaying legal aid to a murder convict who developed psychosis in jail, questioning, “Why no legal help for convict with psychosis?” The top court demands urgent action to protect the inmate’s rights.
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre on a petition alleging systemic neglect in supporting persons with autism and other neurodivergent conditions. The plea highlights poor implementation of welfare laws and lack of sensitisation in public services.
The Delhi High Court Today (Sept 9) asked Amity Law School if it will make an ex-gratia payment to the family of law student Sushant Rohilla who died by suicide in 2016 after allegedly being barred from sitting for the semester exams due to lack of requisite attendance. Court said it was not blaming any individual for the unfortunate incident but the “shoulder” of the institution should be “broad enough” to take responsibility for the systemic failure.
On Sunday(21st July), The NTA submitted a fresh affidavit to the Supreme Court, refuting conflict of interest claims involving the IIT-Madras Director. Petitioners had argued that the Director’s role on the NTA governing body made him unfit to prepare the report.
The NTA has denied claims of systemic failure in the NEET-UG 2024 exam amidst allegations of paper leaks. They rejected demands for a retest, attributing the rise in scores to reduced syllabus and increased candidates. The agency emphasized that selection is based on rank, not absolute marks, and clarified that CBI is investigating alleged irregularities.
