‘Cap Is 50%’: Supreme Court Rejects Telangana Govt’s Plea on OBC Quota Expansion
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the Telangana government’s plea challenging the High Court’s interim stay on its decision to expand reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) beyond the 50% ceiling limit. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta upheld the Telangana High Court’s October 9 order, observing that previous judicial rulings including […]
SC Dismisses Rohingya Deportation Plea as ‘Beautifully Crafted Story’ Lacking Evidence
The Supreme Court of India on Friday dismissed a petition that alleged the forcible deportation of 43 Rohingya refugees, calling it a “beautifully crafted story” devoid of material evidence. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, declined to pass any interim orders, stating the claims were vague and unsupported. The plea, filed […]
Justice BR Gavai Appointed 52nd Chief Justice of India, To Take Charge on May 14
New Delhi lPresident Droupadi Murmu has officially appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). He will assume office on May 14, 2025, following the retirement of the current CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, on May 13. The announcement was confirmed by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who stated on […]