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Quota withdrawal for Muslims: Karnataka BJP upbeat despite Supreme Court rap
The Supreme Court has recently observed that the ruling BJP government's decision to withdraw four per cent reservation under the OBC category for Muslims appears to be "based on fallacious assumptions" and "was on a shaky foundation". The reservation quota has been increased for the influential Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities by two per cent each. The Muslim community has been brought under the 10 per cent reservation provided for the economically weaker sections (EWS).
Is there any study to show liquor consumption reduced after prohibition, Supreme Court asks Bihar government
A bench of Justices K.M. Joseph, Krishna Murari, and B.V. Nagarathna asked the state government counsel: "Do you know how many bail applications are coming from Bihar to this court? A lion's share of these bail applications is of the state's prohibition act." "Is there any study or any empirical data to show that due to the prohibition act, the graph of liquor consumption in the state is coming down?" it also asked.
'RSS members victims, not perpetrators': SC junks TN's plea against RSS march across state
"The chart provided by the state government shows that the members of the respondent organisation (RSS) were the victims in many of those cases and that they were not the perpetrators. Therefore, it is not possible for us to find fault with the order passed by the learned judge either in the main writ petitions or in the review applications. Hence all the special leave petitions are liable to be dismissed," said the bench.
Would require legislative amendments, EC to SC on decriminalisation of politics
In an affidavit, citing its "Proposed Electoral Reforms, 2016", the EC said it had reiterated its 2004 recommendation that persons charged with cognisable offences, which are punishable with imprisonment of at least five years, where charges have been framed and where the cases have been filed at least six months prior to the election, should be debarred from contesting elections.
'In breach of orders': SC stays notification cancelling Nagaland local bodies election schedule
Issuing notice to the Election Commissions and the State Election Commission (SEC), the bench, in its order, noted that the the order of this court dated March 14, 2023 had made it clear that any endeavour, either by the Election Commission or the state government, to tinker with the local elections now would be in breach of the orders of the court.
Rajasthan government to move Supreme Court against acquittal of 2008 Jaipur blasts accused
Late on Friday night, at a high-level meeting, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot reviewed the acquittal of the four accused. He decided to remove Additional Advocate General (AAG) Rajendra Yadav for the weak prosecution in the case with immediate effect. Also, Chief Minister Gehlot ordered a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court at the earliest against the acquitted accused.
After SC's 'impotent' remarks, Congress guns for Maha CM's resignation
"The Shinde government has given a big blow to the image of Maharashtra in the past nine months. Communal clashes are on the increase due to the inflammatory speeches made by certain organisations, but no action is taken against them," said state Congress President Nana Patole. Now, even the apex court has.
Karnataka High Court disqualifies JD(S) MLA, gives relief for appeal
The single division bench headed by Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav gave him relief by issuing a stay on the order for one month. Gowrishankar represents the Tumakuru Rural constituency. His rival BJP candidate Suresh Gowda had filed a complaint against him. It was alleged that Gowrishankar had offered group health insurance schemes for elders and children through Maruthi Seva Trust, in which his family members are trustees, during the 2018 Assembly elections.
Supreme Court to hear plea by disqualified Lakshadweep MP challenging delay in restoring membership
Faizal's conviction and sentence of 10 years jail was stayed by the Kerala High Court on January 25. Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, appearing on his behalf, mentioned the matter before a bench presided over by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud.Singhvi submitted that letters were written but no action has been taken so far to restore Faizal's membership.
Plea moved in SC challenging automatic disqualification of MPs on conviction
The plea, filed by advocate Deepak Prakash on behalf of Aabha Muralidharan, prayed that automatic disqualification under Section 8 (3) of the Representation of People Act (RPA), 1951, should be declared as ultra vires of the Constitution, for being arbitrary, illegal and violative of fundamental right to equality.
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