A bench headed by CJI Surya Kant has issued notice to states, union territories on the writ petition filed by an advocate under Article 32 of the Constitution.
Dr Gargi has filed plea in Delhi HC against AIIMS admission notification, the latest in string of petitions in high courts for quota for transgender persons in different professions.
Supreme Court ruled in favour of states' right to grant separate quotas to weakest among weaker castes. Trivedi was the only among 7 judges to dissent, saying it violates Article 14.
The caste census could result in a significant shift in the existing power dynamics, political representation. BJP, Congress may not be willing to risk such a change.
BJP had even added ‘Uri Gowda-Nanje Gowda’ narrative to Tipu Sultan saga to gain support of the influential Vokkaligas, at a time when assembly polls are right around the corner.
Supreme Court's explanation on the constitutional validity of OBC quota in NEET rejects commonly held views of dominant castes who are blind to India's social realities.
Govt-appointed panel suggested sticking to Rs 8 lakh annual income limit for determination of EWS quota in connection with the ongoing admissions to NEET-PG courses.
India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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