Analysis

The SC delivered significant judgments on reservations and the suspension of MLAs from Legislative Assemblies.

DESK BRIEF: Judgments on Reservations in Promotions for SC/STs, and the suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

DESK BRIEF: Does the ED’s investigative powers violate the rights of persons accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

The Court sought clarifications on whether the NALSA could pay honorarium to Remote Point Coordinators assisting child trafficking victims.

The SC issued two orders on reservation policies in PG medical entrance exams and municipal elections.

DESK BRIEF: On Thursday, the Court issued an Order explaining its decision to permit reservations for OBCs in PG medical entrance exams.

The Maharashtra government was directed to submit data justifying its OBC reservation policy to the State Commission for Backward Castes.

The Bench was concerned that a majority of State governments were yet to complete the first step of identifying street children.