The Supreme Court of India set aside the Madras High Court’s late-evening interim order staying Tamil Nadu laws on Vice-Chancellor appointments, citing denial of adequate hearing to the State.
The apex court remitted the matter back to the High Court for fresh consideration and asked it to decide the case expeditiously within six weeks.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the surge of non-urgent cases during its summer vacation, with Justice Surya Kant noting that 70% lacked urgency. The bench addressed a petition from the Vidarbha Hockey Association regarding associate membership, ultimately rejecting it due to substantial delays and inadequate legal reasoning.
The Madras High Court upheld its interim stay on Tamil Nadu legislation altering the Governor’s authority to appoint Vice-Chancellors, asserting potential unconstitutionality. It refuted claims of interfering with a Supreme Court decision, emphasizing judicial duty and the necessity of addressing unconstitutional laws without delay, reinforcing commitments to justice and constitutional integrity.
The Kerala High Court received a bomb threat via email, prompting a thorough police search but found no explosives. Authorities suspect it may be a hoax. Despite the scare, court hearings continued without disruption. Similar threats were reported at other courts, with police ensuring safety and investigating the sources.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has announced its winter vacation schedule, closing from January 13 to February 23. A vacation bench will hear urgent cases from February 7 to February 9, with judges designated to manage cases throughout the break. Essential hearings will primarily occur on Fridays, with some exceptions.