Supreme Court petition
Tamil Nadu Challenges Presidential Rejection of NEET Exemption Bill in Supreme Court: Constitutional Battle Over Medical Admissions
Nov 16, 2025 02:06 am CST
Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging the President's refusal to approve its NEET Exemption Bill, calling the decision "patently unconstitutional." The state argues that its Class XII-based admission system produced quality doctors while ensuring educational equity, unlike NEET which favors wealthy students who can afford coaching. The petition highlights constitutional provisions allowing state laws to prevail with presidential assent and seeks to restore Tamil Nadu's autonomy in determining medical admission policies.
Tamil Nadu Minister Challenges Election Commission: Claims SIR Process Threatens Voter Rights Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 16, 2025 12:04 am CST
Tamil Nadu IT Minister Dr PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan has criticized the Election Commission of India over its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, filing a Supreme Court petition to halt the process. The minister claims the timing and methodology could disenfranchise thousands of voters before the 2026 Assembly elections, while the EC defends the exercise as a routine legal requirement for maintaining accurate voter lists.
Elderly Couple Petitions Supreme Court to Remove Dangerous Stray Dog That Attacked 6 People in 3 Months
Nov 08, 2025 09:12 pm CST
An elderly couple has filed a Supreme Court petition seeking removal of an aggressive stray dog that bit six people in their neighborhood within three months. Despite multiple complaints, municipal authorities failed to take permanent action, releasing the dog after temporary capture. The petition highlights how the dog's presence has restricted residents' mobility, especially affecting children and seniors in the Maharana Pratap Bagh area.
Tamil Nadu's Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Sparks Political Controversy Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 10:48 pm CST
Tamil Nadu begins Special Intensive Revision of voter lists amid strong opposition from ruling DMK party, which has filed a Supreme Court petition claiming the process is rushed and potentially biased. While DMK demands postponement until after 2026 elections, BJP and AIADMK support the revision as a standard procedure, creating political tension in the state.
Sonam Wangchuk's Detention: Wife Claims Government Feared His Influence in Ladakh Statehood Talks
Oct 29, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, claims her husband was arrested under the National Security Act because the government feared his uncompromising stance during Ladakh statehood negotiations. She alleges that evidence against him was misquoted and taken out of context, as the Supreme Court seeks responses from authorities within 10 days.
Father of Air India Flight AI-171 Pilot Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored Investigation into Fatal Crash
Oct 16, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad. The petition challenges the current investigation as "profoundly flawed," arguing it unfairly focuses on the deceased pilots while failing to examine technical factors. The petitioners demand a judicially monitored committee led by a retired Supreme Court judge to ensure a transparent and credible investigation.
Tamil Nadu Takes Supreme Court Action Against Governor's Bill Referral: Constitutional Battle Over University Governance
Oct 16, 2025 02:34 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has challenged Governor RN Ravi in the Supreme Court over his decision to refer the Physical Education and Sports University Amendment Bill to the President instead of granting assent. This constitutional dispute centers on who controls Vice-Chancellor appointments, highlighting tensions between state autonomy and central regulations in India's federal system.
Supreme Court Grants Centre Four Weeks to Address Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Restoration Petition
Oct 10, 2025 04:43 pm CST
The Supreme Court has given the central government four weeks to respond to a petition seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The Solicitor General informed the court that consultations are ongoing between central and J&K governments regarding statehood restoration, while petitioners argue that the continued delay violates India's federal structure. This follows a December 2023 Constitutional bench directive to restore statehood "at the earliest" after upholding Article 370's abrogation.
Bihar Voter List Controversy: Supreme Court Examines Claims of 47 Lakh Adults Disenfranchised in Special Intensive Revision
Oct 09, 2025 10:10 pm CST
Yogendra Yadav presents evidence to Supreme Court showing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists eliminated 47 lakh adults, including 16 lakh women, potentially disenfranchising 10% of the state's adult population. The Election Commission denies these claims while the court orders legal assistance for affected citizens.
Geetanjali Angmo Visits Husband Sonam Wangchuk in Jodhpur Jail Following Ladakh Protest Detention
Oct 08, 2025 08:59 pm CST
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife Geetanjali Angmo visited him in Jodhpur jail where he remains detained under the National Security Act following the Leh violence. His legal team has obtained the detention order and plans to challenge it in court, while a Supreme Court hearing for his release is scheduled for October 14.