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Will consider granting permanent commission to women officers: Indian Coast Guard to SC

The Indian Coast Guard is contemplating the issuance of permanent commissions to its female officers, in line with Supreme Court directives and favorable reports on vigilance clearances. Notably, officer Priyanka Tyagi among others will be assessed for lifelong service roles. With the Supreme Court advocating for equal opportunities, a decision…

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SC slams Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for denying permanent commission to female officer

The Supreme Court criticized the Indian Coast Guard for denying a permanent commission. The court found the Coast Guard's policy vague and arbitrary in its decision-making. It gave the Coast Guard two weeks to decide on officer Priyanka Tyagi's induction. The court stated it would not allow women officers to…

The Economic Times

Govt seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remark

India's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel efficiency and vehicle performance issues, amplified by the Attorney General's recent description of the policy as an "experiment." While the government denies rushing the rollout and highlights environmental and economic benefits,…

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SC directs status quo on Karnataka HC order on ethanol allocation; Centre says 20% blending still an experiment

The Supreme Court has put a hold on a Karnataka High Court order that sought to increase ethanol allocation for 2025-26. An oil company argued this could disrupt the national policy for 20% ethanol blending in petrol. The top court issued a notice, questioning if enhancing one supplier's quota would…

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Krishna-Godavari Basin: SC agrees to fresh plea by Reliance to resolve dispute with Centre

The Supreme Court will hear Reliance Industries' plea for an amicable resolution of the Krishna-Godavari basin gas migration dispute. The Centre has agreed to explore bilateral dispute resolution. The court adjourned the hearing to July, expressing happiness if the dispute is settled through conciliation. This follows a previous refusal to…

The Economic Times

Muslim woman challenges Shariat inheritance law; SC agrees to hear the plea

The bench requested Attorney General R Venkataramani to nominate a law officer to assist the court. The matter will be posted next in the second week of July 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre seeks and gets a week from Supreme Court to do ’something’ about Karnataka’s drought worries

Attorney General updates Supreme Court on Karnataka drought relief discussions, awaiting Election Commission involvement by April 29.

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SC appreciates steps taken by Railways to roll out Kavach anti-collision system

The Supreme Court recorded the steps taken by the Railways to prevent train accidents, including the implementation of the indigenous anti-collision system Kavach, and acknowledged the measures taken by the Ministry.

The Hindu

Centre asserts in SC its right to regulate industrial alcohol

Centre asserts exclusive legislative power over industrial alcohol regulation, excise duty, and jurisdiction, debated in Supreme Court.

The Hindu

Supreme Court asks Centre to give Kerala a financial fillip as a ‘one-time measure’

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 12, urged the Centre to give Kerala a one-time package to tide over its current financial crisis as a “special case” before March 31.

The Hindu

SC says law and order is govt.’s job as Mittal panel cites ‘worrying’ happenings in Manipur

Supreme Court seeks government instructions on Manipur violence report, calls for status reports from CBI and NIA.

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Supreme Court advises Kerala to take ₹13,608 crore offered by Centre

Supreme Court nudged Kerala to meet the Centre’s team a second time and accept the ₹13,608 crore on offer

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SC asks Coast Guard to ensure women officers get permanent commission

Supreme Court urges Indian Coast Guard to grant permanent commission to women officers, emphasizing equality and fairness.

The Hindu

Leaders, lawyers condole Fali Nariman’s death

Condolences pour in for the late Fali S. Nariman, a legal luminary devoted to justice and civil liberties.

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In Supreme Court, Centre agrees to meet Kerala for an ‘open dialogue’ on State’s financial woes

I The Supreme Court on February 13 asked Centre and Kerala to explore avenues of dialogue to resolve the financial troubles of the State. In an original suit, Kerala criticised the Centre of undue interference, amounting to encroachment in the legislative and executive power of the State, to manage its…

The Hindu

Row over borrowing limit | Kerala trying to ‘mask its failures’, no urgency: Centre tells SC

The Centre said there is no urgency for the Supreme Court to hear an application filed by the State of Kerala

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How do you plan to save the Great Indian Bustard, Supreme Court asks government

The Supreme Courty directed the Centre to come clean on its plans to save the critically-endangered Great Indian Bustard by February

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Supreme Court questions Centre on GM mustard

The Supreme Court on January 11 questioned the government on whether the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had considered the reports of the court-appointed Technical Experts Committee (TEC) on the biosafety of transgenic mustard hybrid DMH-11 before approving it for environmental release.

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Supreme Court urges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Governor to break the ice over hot tea

SC urges TN CM, Governor to meet over tea to break deadlock; AG asked to look into issue. Gov. had withheld assent to 10 Bills, referred them to President, SC had observed Gov. can't do that.

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Tamil Nadu Governor cannot refer re-enacted Bills to President, says Supreme Court

SC accuses TN Governor of exhibiting "constitutional obstinacy" by referring 10 Bills re-enacted by State Assembly to President, after withholding assent. CJI says Governor has only 3 options under Article 200 of Constitution & cannot stultify Bills. AG argues Assembly re-passed Bills as fresh, not re-enacted. SC urges Governor to…

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What was Kerala Governor doing for 2 years on Bills, asks Supreme Court

SC finds Gov. Arif Mohammad Khan acted like an “adversary” by keeping 8 Bills pending for 2 yrs. No reason/justification given. Court to lay down guidelines on when Governors can refer Bills to President, when to refuse sanction & by what period to give assent.

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SC notes Tamil Nadu’s contention that Governor has no ‘discretion’ to withhold re-passed Bills

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the Constitution does not provide Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi “discretion” to withhold Bills “re-passed” by the State Legislative Assembly. The Bills had been sent for approval to the Governor’s office between January 2020 and April 2023. The State had complained to the…

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As morning showers lash Delhi, SC says people can only pray as governments work out schemes to combat pollution

The Supreme Court thanked God for providing relief from smog in Delhi, while noting that the people had to pray for mercy. The court confronted the Delhi government on its Odd-Even scheme, saying it was not enough. It asked the Centre and Punjab government to take steps to stop stubble-burning,…

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Morning Digest | ‘Overshot’ main cause of fatal accident in Andhra Pradesh, suspect Railway officials; ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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We have lost our sense of humour in public life, CJI observes in Raghav Chadha ‘indefinite suspension’ case hearing

Raghav Chadha was suspended on August 11, the last day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, for “gross violation of rule, misconduct, defiant attitude and contemptuous conduct”.

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