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NEET-UG 2024 : NTA Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Transfer Of Petition In HC Over Alleged Paper Leak
The Supreme Court on Friday (June 14) issued notice on a transfer petition filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) seeking to transfer to the Top Court a petition filed before the Delhi High Court alleging paper leak and irregularities in the conduct of NEET-UG exam on May 5, 2024.The vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta tagged the NTA's transfer petition along with...
Delhi Court Seeks Response Of Jail Authorities On Arvind Kejriwal's Plea To Let Wife Sunita Attend His Medical Examination Virtually
A Delhi Court on Friday sought response from the jail authorities on a plea moved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to allow his wife to join proceedings through virtual mode when he is examined by the medical board.Vacation judge Mukesh Kumar of Rouse Avenue Courts listed Kejriwal's application for hearing tomorrow.“Before passing any order, I deem it appropriate to call for reply from...
Supreme Court Judges Work 7 Days A Week; Vacations Utilised To Reflect On Pending Constitutional Issues : CJI DY Chandrachud
CJI DY Chandrachud during his address at Cambridge University on the theme of transformative constitutionalism had also shed light on the ever-revolving debate over Supreme Court vacations and workload of the judges. He expressed how it was important for Supreme Court judges to take time and reflect on larger constitutional issues posed to them.During his interaction with the students...
'Judgments Of Retired Judges Not To Be Uploaded 3 Days After Their Retirement' : Kerala High Court Chief Justice Issues Guidelines
Chief Justice A J Desai of the Kerala High Court has issued guidelines to be followed by judges regarding the signing and uploading of orders/judgments and the use of Chambers and Staff on their Retirement/Transfer/Elevation.Use of ChambersJudges are refrained from using chambers after the date of retirement. It is also stated that staff of the judge shall hand over all case records to...
Tanker Mafia Operational On Haryana Side Of Yamuna, Haryana Police Must Explain Actions : Delhi Govt Tells Supreme Court
Today (on June 13), the Delhi government, in its status report filed in the water crisis matter, submitted that the “tanker mafia” is operational on the Haryana side of the Yamuna River. The report also stated that the Delhi government lacks jurisdiction to act against the same, and it is for Haryana to explain what steps it was taking to preserve the full supply of water to Delhi between...
Bengaluru Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Former CM BS Yediyurappa In POCSO Case
A court in Bengaluru on Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in connection with a POCSO case registered against him.The warrant was issued based on the application filed by CID which is probing the case registered under section 8 of the POCSO Act read with section 354 (A) of the Indian Penal Code. Special Public Prosecutor Ashok Naik argued...
NEET-UG 2024 Candidates' Plea In Supreme Court Seeks CBI Investigation Into Alleged Paper Leak & Malpractices
A writ petition filed by NEET-UG candidates in the Supreme Court seeks a CBI investigation into the alleged instances of paper leak and malpractices in the conduct of the NEET-UG 2024 exam on May 5 this year.Apart from the issue of alleged mass-scale paper leaks, the petitioners have raised the allegation of exam centre manipulations in the NEET-UG exam.The petitioners raised suspicions...
Working Hours Of Caretakers Under Social Justice Dept To Be Limited To 8 Hours A Day, 48 Hrs In A Week: Kerala Administrative Tribunal
The Kerala Administrative Tribunal, Thiruvananthapuram declared that compelling Ayahs (caretakers) to work for 24 hours a day and 6 days in a week without break is arbitrary and violative of Constitutional rights.The Bench consisting Justice P V Asha (Judicial Member) and Justice Pradeeep Kumar (Administrative Member) observed that Management cannot deny just and humane working conditions to...
Supreme Court Asks Yamuna River Board To Decide Delhi Govt's Plea For Additional Water; HP Govt Withdraws Statement On Surplus Water
The Supreme Court (today on June 13), disposed of the Delhi Government's plea seeking directions to the State of Haryana for immediate release of water to the crisis-hit national capital. While doing so, the Court directed the Delhi Government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB), saying that the issue concerning the sharing of the Yamuna water between States is a complex...
