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MLA Jitendra Awhad Approaches Supreme Court Supporting Places Of Worship Act, Says It Fosters National Unity
Dr. Jitendra Satish Awhad, a Member of Legislative Assembly in Maharashtra from Mumbra-Kalwa), has sought to intervene in the Supreme Court proceedings challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.Emphasising the Act's critical role in preserving secularism, fostering communal harmony, and preventing tensions that could disrupt national unity, the MLA belonging to...
From Believing 'Cow Exhales Oxygen' To Praising PM : A Look At Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Remarks
Sitting Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, on Sunday, courted a major controversy with his remarks made at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).In his lecture on the topic, Uniform Civil Code: A Constitutional Necessity, he asserted the country would function according to the wishes of the majority (bahusankhyak) in India. From declaring that he...
81.35 Crore People Getting Food Ration, Says Union; More Could Benefit Had 2021 Census Been Done, Petitioners Tell Supreme Court
The Supreme Court yesterday (December 9) heard the matter pertaining to giving free ration cards to "28 crore" migrant workers and unskilled labourers found registered under the e-Shram portal.Before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan, intervenor Prashant Bhushan reiterated that 6 orders have been passed by the Court for providing rations to all those eligible under the e-Shram...
'Can't Waste Court's Time' : Supreme Court Dismisses FCI's Petition With Rs 50K Cost
The Supreme Court today (December 9) imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Divisional Manager each, while dismissing its special leave petition. It also orally remarked that the filing of SLP should not have been advised. The SLP came before a bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma which at the outset remarked that they would impose a...
Ayurvedic/AYUSH Doctors Can't Seek Parity With Medical Doctors : Supreme Court Reiterates
While dismissing a special leave petition, the Supreme Court recently reiterated that Ayurvedic/AYUSH doctors cannot seek parity with medical doctors. The order was passed noting the qualitative distinction between the academic qualifications and standard of imparting of the respective degree courses."we are satisfied on facts that the Ayurvedic or AYUSH doctors serving in the State of...
Supreme Court Criticizes Delhi Government's Green Cover Efforts, Proposes to Appoint External Agency To Suggest Measures
The Supreme Court on Monday (December 9) expressed dissatisfaction with the Delhi government's progress in implementing measures to enhance green cover in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih decided that it will appoint an external agency to suggest and oversee necessary measures. The amici curiae were asked to...
Article 21 | Death Penalty Must Be Commuted If Inordinate Delay In Execution Is Caused By Circumstances Beyond Convict's Control: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (December 9) held that inordinate delay in execution of death sentence have a dehumanizing effect on convicts and when such delays are caused by factors beyond the prisoners' control, the death sentence must be commuted to life imprisonment.“It is well established that Article 21 of the Constitution does not end with the pronouncement of the sentence but extends...
Need To Introspect Why Many Women Are Unwilling To Continue In Legal Profession: Justice BV Nagarathna
Supreme Court Judge, Justice BV Nagarathna recently expressed concerns over the gendered prejudices that lead to women quitting the legal profession. Speaking at gender sensitisation event at the Madras High Court on December 7, Justice Nagarathna highlighted the need for the legal fraternity to introspect on the social factors that may be hindering women from sustaining in the legal...
WB Universities' VC Appointments | '11 Appointments Approved By Governor', AG Says; Supreme Court Gives 3 Weeks' Time For The Remaining
In the matter pertaining to appointment of Vice Chancellors for certain West Bengal Universities, the Supreme Court was informed today that the Chancellor(Governor) has cleared the names of 6 VCs and 5 more names shall be cleared by today or tomorrow (taking the number to 11).A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan adjourned the matter to January 8, in light of Attorney General...
Will Pay Tea Garden Workers' Dues Of Rs. 70 Crores Within Two Years: Assam Tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (December 9) directed the Assam government to file an affidavit detailing its plan to pay the balance dues of Rs. 70 crores to plantation workers employed in the 15 tea estates managed by the Assam Tea Corporation Limited (ATCL), a state-owned entity.A bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih recorded the statement of the counsel for Assam...
Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To DoPT Secretary For Not Appointing Blind Candidate As Per Judgment
The Supreme Court on Monday (December 9) issued a show cause notice to the Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) for non-compliance with its judgment directing the appointment of Pankaj Srivastava, a 100 percent visually impaired candidate who cleared the Civil Services Examination (CSE) in 2008.“There is hardly any compliance made by the Union of India with the...