SC/ST
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Courts not precluded to consider pre-arrest bail in SC/ST Act, if no prima facie case found: SC
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Plea filed in SC for review of Aug 1 judgment on sub classification of SC/STs
Plea in Supreme Court seeks review of August 1 judgment allowing States to sub-classify SC/STs, challenging their authority under Articles 341 and 342.
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SC Judge cites Bhagwat Geeta, Ramcharit Manas; Calls for periodic exclusion of those availing reservations
SC judge Justice Pankaj Mithal cites ancient texts, asserts no caste system in ancient Bharat, and calls for periodic exclusion of those who availed reservation.
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Sub classification of SC/STs permissible for providing quota: SC [Read Order]
The Supreme Court ruled that sub-classification of SC/STs for quotas is permissible, allowing states to exclude the creamy layer from reservations. This decision overturns a 2004 judgment.
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Bar Council can't charge exorbitant fees for enrolment: SC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court rules that Bar Council cannot charge exorbitant enrolment fees, capping them at Rs 750 for general and Rs 125 for SC/ST categories, ensuring fair access to the legal profession.
Bihar Govt moves Supreme Court against Patna HC decision quashing 65% reservation law for SC, ST, OBC
Bihar government moves Supreme Court to challenge Patna High Court's decision quashing 65% reservation law for SC, ST, and OBC.
![Cordelia cruise drugs case: Delhi Court issues notice to Police on Sameer Wankhede's plea against Gyaneswar Singh [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/02/lj_4263_dfcdbe6d-33e9-4470-94d3-dc97147deae8.jpg)
Cordelia cruise drugs case: Delhi Court issues notice to Police on Sameer Wankhede's plea against Gyaneswar Singh [Read Order]
A Delhi Court sought responses from the Delhi Police on the complaint filed by Sameer Wankhede against IPS Officer Gyaneshwar Singh.
SC ST Reservation: Centre Advocates for Quota Sub-Classification to Supreme Court for Fair Distribution
Centre advocates for SC/ST sub-classification to ensure equitable reservation benefits and social justice.
Adjournment culture, Long vacations for courts, equal opportunity for new lawyers: CJI suggests a relook
Adjournment culture, long vacations, lengthy oral arguments, level playing field for new-lawyers, key highlights of CJIs speech.
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Why Kerala HC allowed anticipatory bail application of Headmistress who chopped Dalit student's hair? [Read Judgment]
Why Kerala HC allowed anticipatory bail application of Headmistress who chopped Dalit student's hair? Read to find out more.
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