Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that he did not refuse to list a petition challenging police action against students during a July 20 protest, stating no formal plea had been filed, only a letter representation. He criticized media for "irresponsible and reckless" reporting.
India's Supreme Court rejected an urgent hearing for a plea seeking NEET reforms and the dissolution of the National Testing Agency due to alleged paper leaks. A lawyer presented evidence of police brutality during student protests, but the Chief Justice advised against wasting court time.
India's Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, declined an urgent hearing on alleged police brutality against students protesting at Jantar Mantar, citing lack of time for video evidence. Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities turned violent.
The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a PIL seeking a CBI probe into the alleged fake encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar's Bhojpur district. Justice BV Nagarathna advised the petitioner to first approach the registrar for case listing.
The Supreme Court refused to stay the declaration of Rajya Sabha election results in Madhya Pradesh but agreed to hear Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging her candidature rejection on Friday.
The Calcutta High Court denied an urgent hearing for former West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas, who sought to quash an FIR alleging criminal intimidation filed by Messi GOAT Tour organizer Satadru Datta. The court directed Biswas to follow regular legal processes, suggesting he apply for anticipatory bail if fearing arrest.
The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a PIL seeking a computer-based test for the NEET-UG re-examination, citing past dismissals and the NTA's ongoing challenges. The plea was tagged with other reform petitions and scheduled for July.
The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a PIL seeking strict enforcement of cow slaughter bans across India before Eid on May 28, questioning the timing of the request.
The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a plea concerning fake advocates and the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, advising the petitioner against taking the matter too sentimentally. The plea sought a CBI probe into fake law degrees and the commercial use of court proceedings.
Four individuals including a PSU officer, assistant teacher, medical professional and insurance agent have approached Calcutta High Court after their names were deleted from Bengal's electoral rolls during SIR, threatening their employment and professional licences. The deletions have affected 27 lakh people in the state, with petitioners fearing citizenship questions could lead to service termination and licence cancellation. A 32-year-old doctor needs to prove citizenship to appear for the INI-CET exam on May 16.
