The National Commission of Minorities(NCM) sub committee in its report has said that it does not have the power to identify any community as minority. NCM had constituted a sub-committee.The committee was entrusted with the task of preparing a report to provide a) comprehensive definition of minority and b) criteria for determining minority status of… Continue reading Minorities panel draws its remit
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Supreme Court to rule today, says Speaker’s powers need relook
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on petitions filed by the rebel legislators of the ruling government in Karnataka. The plea seeks a directive to the speaker of the Karnataka state assembly to decide on their resignations from the Legislative assembly. During the hearing,Supreme Court said that the position and powers of the Speaker… Continue reading Supreme Court to rule today, says Speaker’s powers need relook
Relief for Kiran Bedi as SC restrains Puducherry government
The Supreme Court has directed the Puducherry government not to implement decisions having financial implications which could be taken during the Cabinet meetings. This direction comes after Centre and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor (LG) filed a plea seeking to maintain the status quo that existed before the Madras High Court order. Recently,Madras High Court had ruled… Continue reading Relief for Kiran Bedi as SC restrains Puducherry government
Supreme Court agrees to examine power of authorities to arrest individuals for GST evasion
Supreme Court has decided to examine the power of the government officials to arrest persons for Good and Services Tax (GST) evasion. The court observed that different high courts had taken different views in granting anticipatory bail to individuals accused of GST evasion and therefore, it needs to decide the question of law on the… Continue reading Supreme Court agrees to examine power of authorities to arrest individuals for GST evasion
Four judges elevated to Supreme Court
The Central Government has cleared the names of four judges to be elevated to the Supreme Court. The Government has cleared the appointment after the Supreme Court collegium had reiterated its recommendation to elevate the Judges as nothing adverse has been found regarding their competence, conduct or integrity. Once the judges are appointed, the Supreme… Continue reading Four judges elevated to Supreme Court
SC agrees to hear plea against Delhi HC verdict quashing cadre allocation of IAS, IPS officers
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a government appeal against the Delhi High Court’s decision to quash the cadre allocation of IAS and IPS officers of the 2018 batch. The Delhi high court’s verdict came on petitions filed by various officers. The petitioners had claimed that the interpretation of Cadre Allocation Policy 2017 adopted… Continue reading SC agrees to hear plea against Delhi HC verdict quashing cadre allocation of IAS, IPS officers
Collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justices of 4 HCs
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of four High Court Judges for their appointment as Chief Justices of the High Courts of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana. Collegium system in India is the system by which the judges are appointed by the judges only also referred to as Judges-selecting- Judges.It is… Continue reading Collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justices of 4 HCs
SC/ST govt staff promotion: apex court upholds validity of Karnataka law
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Extension of Consequential Seniority to Government Servants Promoted on the Basis of Reservation (to the Posts in the Civil Services of the State) Act 2018. The act provides for consequential seniority to persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes promoted under the… Continue reading SC/ST govt staff promotion: apex court upholds validity of Karnataka law
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on plea to regulate content
The Supreme Court has sought central Government response on a petition which seeks framing of guidelines by the government to regulate the functioning of online media streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The petitioner had filed this appeal against the decision of the Delhi High Court which had dismissed its PIL in February,2019.The… Continue reading Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on plea to regulate content
Centre asks Supreme Court to rethink elevation of two High Court judges
The Centre has returned the proposals forwarded by the Supreme Court collegium for elevation of High court judges to the Supreme Court. The Government has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider the recommendation to maintain the principle of proper regional representation. Collegium system in India is the system by which the judges are appointed by… Continue reading Centre asks Supreme Court to rethink elevation of two High Court judges
