THE NEED TO EMPOWER MINORITY SECTS IN EDUCATION (DAY 2)
Introduction: The Supreme Court clarified that Article 30 of the Constitution, granting minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions, does not intend to segregate any religious community. The statement came during the ongoing hearing on the minority status of Aligarh Muslim
THE NEED TO EMPOWER THE MINORITY SECTS IN EDUCATION
Introduction: Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal defended the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) before the Supreme Court, emphasizing that Muslims in India face educational disadvantages worse than Scheduled Castes. Sibal argued that education is crucial for Muslim empowerment and urged the court
The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding the Rajasthan High Court’s directive to the State DISCOM
Issue: An appeal was made against the order of the Rajasthan HC whereby it directed the state-run electricity distribution company to purchase 200MW of power from a private company in a deal that would have increased tariffs for consumers. Analysis:- The bench of
Supreme Court Notices Petitions by Gaming Companies Challenging 28% GST on Online Gaming
The Supreme Court has taken a significant step by issuing notices and seeking the Centre’s response on a series of petitions filed by major online gaming entities such as Dream 11, Games 24×7, and Head Digital Works. These petitions challenge the constitutional validity
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC’s order directing ECI to hold Pune Lok Sabha bye-elections
Recently, the supreme court stayed the order of the Bombay High Court directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately hold bye-elections for the Pune Lok Sabha seat which has been vacant since the death of MP Girish Bapat on March 29,
No offence u/s 364A IPC if abduction is without ransom demand: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently observed that if the abduction or kidnapping is done without the demand of ransom, it would not amount to an offence under section 364A IPC. The prosecution has to prove the act of kidnapping or abduction along with ransom
Calcutta HC’s order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges sends wrong signals: SC
Issue:- The suo moto case was initiated and being heard by the SC, in the wake of the ruling that was given by the Calcutta HC whereby it called for the adolescent girls to “control” their sexual urges instead of giving in two
Parliament security lapse:- Plea filed in SC, sought probe monitored by retired judge
PIL was filed by a lawyer in the SC whereby he had sought the judicial investigation under the supervision of any retired SC judge in the matter of the Lok Sabha security breach which happened on December 13, 2023. The petitioner seeks an
“Supreme Court Upholds PTI’s Status as a Teacher: Unraveling Definitions and Ensuring Rights”
Introduction: The recent Supreme Court ruling on December 13 delved into the classification of a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) as a ‘teacher’ within the academic sphere. The case revolved around P.C. Modi, a sports officer/PTI at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, challenging his
Civil Judge’s Plea alleging sexual harassment by district judge was refused by the SC
On Wednesday, a refusal was registered by the SC, to entertain the writ petition that was filed by the Civil Judge from Uttar Pradesh, who had alleged that she was sexually harassed by a district judge. The bench which comprised justices Hrishikesh Roy
