RANJIT KUMAR
SC says 14 states so far agree to raise retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 yrs
The Supreme Court on Monday said 14 states have agreed to raise the retirement age of district judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, expressing hope that others will follow. The bench declined urgent hearings on individual judges' pleas, saying the matter concerns the court and state governments.
A baby cried, a tea seller offered one glass of milk, and a 35-year tradition began: How a small act of kindness in Bihar became a family mission
A Bihar tea stall offers free milk to babies up to 18 months old, continuing a compassionate initiative that began more than 30 years ago. Shravan Kumar started the service after seeing a hungry infant near his stall, and his brother, Ranjit Kumar, has carried on the tradition for decades. The family funds the initiative from its own earnings, providing free milk to families in need.
SC directs Assam not to appoint teachers in schools, colleges under provincialisation scheme
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has instructed Assam to halt teacher appointments under the provincialisation scheme due to concerns raised about the recruitment process's integrity. Petitioners argue it allows the entry of unqualified individuals into government service. The court has sent notices to the Centre and state officials for further review, insisting that all future appointments adhere to a merit-based competitive framework to ensure constitutional alignment.
Top court appoints Ranjit Kumar as amicus curiae
The Supreme Court has appointed senior advocate Ranjit Kumar as amicus curiae in a case regarding the Lokpal's jurisdiction over complaints against high court judges. A three-judge bench will examine the relevant section of the Lokpal Act, focusing solely on the matter of jurisdiction.
Punjab bypolls: AAP's Ishank Kumar wins Chabbewal seat
AAP candidate and doctor Ishank Kumar Chabbewal secured a decisive victory in the Chabbewal assembly seat bypoll in Punjab, defeating Congress nominee Ranjit Kumar by a significant margin of 28,690 votes. The by-election was held following the election of Ishank Kumar's father, Raj Kumar Chabbewal, to the Lok Sabha from Hoshiarpur.
NRC in present format not acceptable: Assam BJP chief Ranjit Kumar Dass
Talking to media persons in Guwahati, Dass said: “We have fulfilled most of the assurances made in the run-up to the 2016 assembly polls. However, in some aspects, we could not fulfil our promise.”
Ranjit Kumar Dass re-elected as Assam BJP chief
Dass has been instrumental in taking BJP organisations in different corners of the state. BJP in Assam has membership strength of 42 lakh.
Ranjit Kumar resigns as Solicitor General of India
Ranjit Kumar put in his papers with the law ministry on Friday, citing family reasons as the rationale behind the resignation.
10 sentenced to death, 3 to life in jail in Senari massacre
The much-awaited verdict has come nearly 17 years after an armed squad of outlawed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed 34 upper-caste people.
Google, Microsoft, Yahoo to auto-block words on gender selection tests
The court has been dealing with a PIL which demanded that these search engines either comply with local laws banning such tests or wind up their India operations.
SC allows diesel cabs to continue in NCR until their all-India permits lapse
Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar resisted the move and asked how the court could ban the registration of diesel cabs if they complied with Bharat Stage IV emission standards.
Supreme Court questions Centre over human rights panel in Delhi
A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur rejected the submission of Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar that Delhi being a Union Territory does not need a State Human Rights Commission.
Supreme Court to hear Maharashtra's plea for event at Girgaim beach tomorrow
A three-judge bench said it will hear the petition when Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the state, cited urgency for an early decision.
Law Ministry receives 3,500 representations on collegium: Ranjit Kumar, Solicitor General
Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar told the court that 3,500 representations have come in pursuance to the notice on the Ministry's website soliciting inputs on improving the revived collegium system.
Chit fund scam: Supreme Court asks CBI, West Bengal to resolve issue of manpower
The SC today asked the CBI's Director and Joint Director to meet West Bengal's police chief and resolve the issue of its demand for more hands from the state police to probe the multi-crore rupee chit fund scam cases.
Maoists attack 'Gammon India' camp, damage vehicles, machinery
Heavily armed Maoists attacked a camp of civil engineering company 'Gammon India' torching several vehicles and construction machinery.
Ranjit Kumar assumes charge as Solicitor General
Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar today assumed charge as the Solicitor General (SG) of India apart from six additional Solicitor Generals (ASGs).
Ranjit Kumar to be Solicitor General of India
Kumar had also represented Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case pending in a Bangalore court.
Ranjit Kumar may be named solicitor general today
Ministry sources said the SG and ASGs have been requested to take charge as soon as possible as the new dispensation did not want the old team.
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