The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024: A Flawed Approach to Preventing Paper Leaks
The Central government’s enactment of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aims to curb paper leaks through stringent penalties. This law introduces harsh sentences, including a minimum three-year jail term for general offenders and up to ten years for those
Medical Students Fight Against NEET-UG 2024 Cancellation, Claim Fundamental Rights Violation
A petition has been filed by 56 Gujarat-based medical students in the Supreme Court against the calls for ‘Re-NEET’ and cancelling the results of the NEET-UG 2024 examination. The petitioners are seeking to continue medical admission based on the present results, excluding those
Supreme Court to Hear Bihar Govt.’s Appeal regarding reservation in State
The Bihar government has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Patna High Court’s June 20 verdict setting aside the increase in reservation for Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/STs) from 50% to 65 in admission to educational institutions and government
Allahabad High Court Raises Concerns Over Religious Conversions During Gatherings
The Allahabad High Court has raised significant concerns about the increasing number of religious conversions occurring during gatherings. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal expressed these concerns while dismissing the bail plea of Kailash, who was accused of converting a group of Hindus from a
Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Controversial Tax Bill
In Nairobi, Kenya, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators protesting a controversial bill that would have raised taxes on essential goods. The protests, sparked by President William Ruto’s proposed tax hike, called for his removal even after he withdrew
CBI Makes First Arrests in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made its first arrests in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case, detaining two individuals in Patna, Bihar. The CBI has registered six First Information Reports (FIRs) in the case, following allegations of irregularities, cheating, impersonation,
High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Recognizes Kashmir Advocates’ Association Amidst Controversy with JKHCBA
Issue: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has granted recognition to the Kashmir Advocates’ Association (KAA) under Section 58 of the Advocates Act, 1961, following a recommendation from the Full Court on June 8, 2024. This recognition comes at a
Allegations on ministers, black magic on the president of Maldives
On 23rd June, the Maldives police arrested two ministers, Fathima Shamnaz and Adam Rameez, along with two other individuals were arrested allegedly for performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem, the state minister for the environment ministry, and Adam
Sierra Leone Passes Comprehensive Bill Against Child Marriage
Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved The Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024, which aims to enforce penalties on offenders, protect victim’s rights, and ensure access to education and support services for young girls affected by child marriage. The bill is a harmonisation of
Madras HC dismisses the petition seeking reduction in AIBE fees: says fees of “Rs. 3,500 cannot be said to be high”
Madras high court recently dismissed the petition seeking reduction in the fees of All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by Bar Council of India (BCI), on the grounds that there are no statutory provisions prescribing or regulating such fees. Chief Justice R Mahadevan
