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In a landmark judgment, a three-judge bench of the Bombay High Court has set aside a 2013 state government resolution which denied fee reimbursement in higher and technical education to SC-ST and OBC students only because they took admission outside the Centralised Admission Procedure (CAP), calling it “arbitrary and discriminatory” The bench of Justices AA Sayed, DS Naidu and PD Naik, in a 75-page judgment on Friday, observed that the government was providing fee-reimbursement only on the basis of “social disability of caste” and not on merit. “Nor can the government successfully sustain a plea that the SC students getting admitted through CAP are more meritorious. Merit is not the distinguishing factor between CAP and non-CAP admissions. Rather, a minority institution, as is the case here, getting students admitted through non-CAP enjoys a constitutional privilege. By no stretch can we brand that privilege any the less acceptable,” the bench … [Read more...] about HC tells govt to reimburse fees of SC-ST students

PATNA: Though the national capital has a huge migrant population from Bihar, none of the three regional parties from the state- JD(U), LJP and RJD – could open their account in Delhi elections. Complete Coverage on Delhi ElectionsThe JD(U) and the LJP, both in alliance with the BJP, contested two seats (Burari and Sangam Vihar) and one (Seema Puri-SC), respectively, while the RJD in alliance with the Congress, contested four seats namely Burari, Kirari, Uttam Nagar and Palam. But, none of the three parties could bag even 1% of the total polled votes. However, the JD(U), with 0.90% votes, emerged as the fourth biggest party in the national capital after AAP (53.5%), BJP (38.5%) and Congress (4.26%). Around 0.46% electors pressed NOTA button. Chirag Paswan-led LJP secured 0.35% votes while RJD only 0.04% in Delhi election. Obviously, the RJD candidates lost their deposits in all four constituencies. As compared among the Bihar’s three regional parties, the ruling … [Read more...] about JD(U) emerges 4th biggest party in Delhi

The HC gave its verdict on an appeal by former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda convicted of criminal misconduct under Section 13 in the coal scam who argued that he was liable to be acquitted in view of the enactment of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Since the misconduct as contemplated under Section 13 (1) (d) is no longer an offence punishable under the Act due to an amendment, the benefit of the same ought to be extended to him, the appellant contended. … [Read more...] about Delhi HC ruling on repealed graft law provision may affect CBI case against Hooda

NEW DELHI: The wife of Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader The plea filed by Mumtazunnisa Soz, spouse of the octogenarian Congress leader, said that despite the arrest having been made ten months ago she has not been told about the reasons for the move. The plea was filed through advocate Sunil Fernandes. Various political leaders including former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were arrested and put under house detention in August last year. The Centre had abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution granting special status Jammu and Kashmir and the detentions were made purportedly to ensure peace in the valley. … [Read more...] about Wife of J&K Congress leader Saifuddin Soz moves SC against his house arrest

The Supreme Court will hear on June 2 a plea which has sought a direction to the Centre to amend the Constitution and replace the word India with ‘Bharat’ or ‘Hindustan’, claiming it will “instill a sense of pride in our own nationality.” … [Read more...] about SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’