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A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra dismissed the review plea filed by Khem Singh Bhati against the top court's decision of August 2, 2024.

"We are not inclined to entertain the current petition, as the relief sought falls within the realm of policy decisions," the bench observed. While dismissing the plea, the court granted the petitioner the liberty to submit a representation to the appropriate authority.

In a post on X, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "The INC will very soon be challenging in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Wakf (Amendment) Bill, 2024".

The BRS working president calls Rahul Gandhi the ‘real culprit’ behind Congress’ hypocrisy

Despite heavy rain on Thursday that lashed the city, the energy among students was palpable as they gathered outside the University main gate, sang songs against the State government and celebrated their first victory

The bench, comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih warned that the Telangana Chief Secretary would be held personally responsible for any non-compliance.

During the hearing on Wednesday, the court observed that the Telangana High Court’s Division Bench had no reason to interfere with the Single Bench order, which merely directed the Speaker to fix a schedule within four weeks.

Illegal structures must be razed but in a time-bound and legal manner, without any religious bias

The Chief Minister had stated that there would be no by-elections even if the MLAs of the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) defect to the ruling Congress

The court noted that despite repeated requests by the petitioners and subsequent directions from the High Court to decide on the issue within a "reasonable period", the Speaker took nearly 10 months to issue a notice on the disqualification petitions, raising concerns about the erosion of constitutional principles.

He also said the 400 acres planned for auction by the State government falls under forest limits.

Speaking to mediapersons in the Assembly, he asserted that by-elections are inevitable and expressed confidence that the apex court would rule in BRS’s favour.

The top court had taken a suo motu cognisance of the matter after the contentious observations of the high court were brought to the notice of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna by "We the Women of India" collective

"As on today, how much time has passed since the first application? It appears to be an year. Why has not the Speaker's office set a deadline for deciding these petitions?" Justice Gavai asked

The top court directed the formation of a National Task Force, which will be headed by former top court judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat, to address the mental health concerns of students and prevent suicides in higher educational institutions

The video, shared by Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora with Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, was uploaded on the apex court's website as part of the 25-page report on Saturday night

Call records of phone numbers, which were contacted by people present on the premises and calls received by them immediately after the fire broke out, will also be scanned as part of a technical investigation, said Delhi Police sources

Asserting that the confidence in the judicial system seems to be on the decline in people's perception, Sibal has said alternatives can only be found when both the government and the judiciary accept that the systems in place, including for judges' appointments, are not working.

The company raised concerns over the Centre's interpretation of the IT Act, particularly its use of Section 79(3)(b), which 'X' argues violates Supreme Court rulings and undermines free expression online

The bench sought responses of State government, speaker's officer, Telangana Legislative Assembly Secretary, ECI and the defected lawmakers before the next date of hearing, March 25