Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court refused to overturn 27% of OBC reservation and 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in All India Quota seats in the NEET admissions, for UG and PG medical courses. ''Reservation not at odds with merit’', quoted SC. The bench said that competitive exams do not reflect the economic social advantage given to some classes over a period of time and that merit should be socially contextualised.  

The Supreme Court on January 10, restored its previous order to extend the limitation period till February 28 for filing cases before judicial and quasi-judicial fora in view of the alarming surge of COVID-19 cases. The order said that the relaxation has been given in view of arguments advanced by learned counsel, and impact of the surge of the virus on public-health. Notably, Attorney KK Venugopal supported the plea.

The Supreme Court (SC) on December 7 rejected the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) petition challenging Sudha Bharadwaj's bail orders. Earlier on December 1, the Bombay HC granted default bail to the Elgar Parishad Bhima Koregaon case accused activist Bharadwaj. The NIA disagreed with this and challenged the HC's orders in the SC. Accused Bharadwaj is among 16 activists who have been granted default bail in the case.

The Supreme Court, on November 18, ordered former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh to reveal his whereabouts, while also emphasizing that he cannot be protected from arrest until his location is known. A Mumbai magistrate recently proclaimed Singh an absconder after he failed to appear in an extortion case. No protection, no hearing till we have the answer to the question "where are you?", the bench told Singh's Counsel.