The Supreme Court held that Article 226 cannot be used to challenge fiscal reforms unless the action is arbitrary or unlawful, restoring Akola Municipal Corporation’s long-delayed property tax revision.
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UNIVERSITIES MUST FOLLOW UGC GUIDELINES
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that BHU and all universities must strictly follow UGC Regulations, disposing of appeals on alleged irregularities in the 2013 Assistant Professor appointments.
CYCLOSTYLED NOTICES IN BIHAR SIR EXPOSED
The Bihar SIR faces scrutiny as the Supreme Court examines cyclostyled notices, mass deletions, duplicate entries, and transparency concerns raised by petitioners challenging the electoral roll revision.
DISABILITY RIGHTS REFORMS FOR UPSC EXAMS
The Supreme Court mandated UPSC to allow scribe changes and introduce screen reader software, ensuring accessibility and dignity for Persons With Disability under the RPwD Act and constitutional guarantees.
DIVORCED MUSLIM WOMAN CAN RECLAIM PARENTAL GIFTS
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can reclaim parental gifts under Section 3 of the 1986 Act, reinforcing her dignity, autonomy, and financial protection.
PREFERENTIAL RIGHT OF LANDOWNER UNDER SLUM ACT
The Supreme Court held that a landowner’s preferential right under the Slum Act overrides State acquisition, preventing compulsory takeover when the owner is willing to redevelop the slum land.