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21 Sep

SCs and STs ‘loaded with benefits’, EWS quota does not erode their right

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndiaCaste System, EWS, INDIA, ST, SUPREME COURT

The Central government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections among the general category population is a "positive step" and is different from, and does not impinge on, the 50 percent reservation given to SC, ST, and OBC communities. SC has earlier restricted reservations to 50 percent. The top law officer rejected the petitioners' argument that exclusion of backward classes from EWS quota amounts to discrimination. Mr. Venugopal submitted that as far as SCs and STs are concerned, sc and st are loaded with benefits through affirmative action. They are in a…

18 May

SC grants bail to Indrani Mukerjea in her daughter Sheena Bora murder case

editor0 CommentsBreaking NewsSheena Bora, SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to Indrani Mukerjea accused in her daughter’s, Sheena Bora, murder case. A bench headed by Justice Nageswara Rao noted that she has been in jail for over six years and the trial won’t be concluded in near future. The bench also noted that the case is based on circumstantial evidence and that even if 50 per cent of the witnesses are given up by the prosecution, the trial would not get over soon. During the hearing, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Mukerjea, submitted before the top court that his client has been…

28 Mar

States can give Hindus minority status: Centre affidavit in Supreme Court

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The central authority directed the Supreme Court that affirmative states, where the number of Hindus or other communities is very small, may declare them as minorities in their own territories, allowing them to set up and operate private institutions. Placing the onus on the states, the central government has stated in an affidavit that state governments have the power to declare communities as minorities. "State governments can declare a religious or linguistic community within the state as a minority neighborhood," the affidavit filed in the apex court with the help of the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs said. States may…

22 Mar

Most farmers’ bodies Call for a support of the three farm laws, SC-appointed panel’s report reveals

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The Supreme Court-appointed committee on Farm legal guidelines had recommended towards the repealing of the three contentious farm laws that were rolled lower back through the Centre remaining year. Member of the panel, Anil Ghanwat, said: "Had the Supreme Court posted the Committee’s Report upon receipt, it may want to have educated protesting farmers about the advantages of the farm laws and probably avoided the repeal of these laws." The three legal guidelines have been — The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, and…

16 Mar

On ‘One Rank, One Pension’, SC Upholds Government’s Policy

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The Supreme Court said on Wednesday, sixteen March, that there was no constitutional infirmity in the central government's One Rank One Pension (OROP) policy. The apex court disposed of the plea filed with the aid of the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement, which was once searching for the implementation of the policy in the armed forces with an annual revision. The plea had questioned the Centre's decision of a periodic assessment every five years in this regard. A three-judge bench headed through Justices DY Chandrachud, Vikram Nath, and Surya Kant stated that the decision by way of the government used to be…

08 Mar

Supreme Court may order probe into ‘fake’ Covid death cases

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The Supreme Court Monday expressed situation over pretend Covid loss of life certificates being issued by means of medical practitioner for ex-gratia compensation and found that it may order a probe into the issue.A bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna additionally stated that there should be some time restrict for claims in search of compensation. “What is demanding is the fake certificate given by using doctors… It is a very serious thing", the bench observed. The top courtroom stated that there have to be some time limit, otherwise, the technique will go endlessly. "Please suggest how…

25 Feb

Supreme Court Rejects BJP Leaders’ Plea For Central Forces During Bengal Civic Polls

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The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea of BJP leaders towards the Calcutta High Court directing the State Election Commissioner to have a look at the floor situation in each of the 108 West Bengal municipalities going to polls on February 27, and take a selection on deployment of central paramilitary forces.A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant told senior recommend PS Patwalia, acting for BJP leaders Mousumi Roy and Pratap Banerjee, "Sorry. We are not inclined to entertain this petition". Mr Patwalia said that large scale violence and irregularities have been suggested all through previous…

23 Feb

Supreme Court dismisses supplication looking for cancellation of offline board tests for Class 10, 12

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday pushed aside a plea in search of cancellation of bodily tests for Class X and XII to be performed by way of all State Boards, CBSE, ICSE and National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), pronouncing such petitions provide false hope to students and only create extra confusion.A bench headed by means of Justice AM Khanwilkar slammed the petitioner's counsel for submitting such a plea saying authorities are extra aware of the floor realities and are capable of taking a choice with which the court ought to no longer interfere. "Such petitions provide false hopes to students. Entertaining such…

21 Feb

Class 10 and 12 Exams : Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea To Cancel Physical Exams Of State Boards, CBSE and ICSE

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Considering the COVID pandemic, understudies from classes 10 and 12 moved toward the Supreme Court of India looking for suspension, crossing out, or elective appraisal for the disconnected board assessment, which will be held by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (CICSE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), and other state sheets. The Apex Court consented to hear the request on Monday. Boss Justice of India NV Ramana acknowledged the solicitation made for the dire posting of the writ appeal that said, "the matter will presently be heard before the seat of Justice AM…

15 Feb

NEET PG 2022 medical aspirants move SC for clarity on EWS quota

editor0 CommentsEducationNEET PG, SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court will soon hear the plea related to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2022 as several medical aspirants have approached the top court seeking clarity in the information bulletin regarding the applicability of EWS criteria. Earlier the top court had paved the way for starting the stalled NEET-PG 2021 counselling process based on the existing 27 percent reservation for OBC in the All India Quota seats, saying there is an “urgent need” to begin the admission process. It also allowed 10 percent EWS reservation for this year and…