Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy submitted before the court that frequent school closures disproportionately affect children from economically weaker sections, as they lose access to essential services such as mid-day meals and classroom support.
Justice Yashwant Varma has moved the Supreme Court challenging the legality of a three-member parliamentary committee formed by the Lok Sabha to probe corruption allegations against him. He argues that under the Judges Inquiry Act, such a committee can be constituted only after both Houses of Parliament pass the motion.
The Supreme Court will hear several important petitions on 17 December, including those related to severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR, detention under the NSA, criminal defamation, the Phalodi accident, and the safety of individuals with autism.
Delhi’s air pollution reaches hazardous levels, and the Supreme Court now urges lawyers to consider virtual hearings. What could this mean for the future of courtroom proceedings?
Chief Justice Surya Kant, during the hearing, said that bringing a smile to the face of a poor person is the court’s true reward.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant remarked that since the government is actively taking steps in this matter, the court should not intervene at this time. The Supreme Court also stated in response to the petition that it would be a different matter if the situation remained unchanged, but the government is taking steps to handle it.
CJI Surya Kant emphasizes his commitment to making the Supreme Court accessible to all, including the poorest citizens. He envisions a judiciary that is fair, timely, and inclusive, ensuring justice is within reach for everyone in India.
Justice Pardiwala said that the committee headed by Justice Dhulia had recommended four names each for both universities, and the Governor and the Chief Minister should appoint the most qualified candidates from both batches.
A bench comprising Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued the order on a public interest petition (PIL) filed by acid attack victim Shaheen Malik. The Court also described the delay in Malik’s case as a “national shame.” The case has been pending in the Rohini court since 2009.
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