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Supreme Court To Hear Petitions Filed Against CAA 2019 Act On Sep 12
The Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, on September 12. The petitions will be heard by a bench of the Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Justice Ravindra Bhat. Notably, over 200 plea has been filed against the Government's CAA 2019 Bill, which assured citizenship to minorities refugees from Islamic Countries.
Tags: Supreme Court, CAA 2019, Petitions, CJI UU Lalit, Next Hearing
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Madras HC Recommends Special Quota In Govt Jobs For Transgenders: Tamil Nadu
The Madras HC strongly recommended special quota reservation in government jobs for 'transgenders'. On March 2, Justice MS Ramesh reviewed a petition filed by Saratha, and directed the government to provide relaxation in fitness tests in few jobs and also asked to revise the upper age limit to 45, instead of 29. The HC passed an order reviewing petitions, asking the TNUSRB to make the recommended changes.
Tags: Transgender, Special Reservation, Madras HC, Tamil Nadu Government, Petitions
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