Subhash Kashinath Mahajan vs State of Maharashtra and another

News3 May 2018

Centre seeks stay of Supreme Court order on SC/ST law

India News: The Centre on Thursday demanded a stay on the Supreme Court order on the SC/ST Act, with the top court saying it was \"100 per cent\" in favour...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The central government asked the Supreme Court to pause its recent order regarding a law protecting marginalized groups.
Who:: The Centre represents the government, and the Supreme Court of India acts as the highest judicial authority.
When:: Reported on 3 May 2018.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The government is requesting a stay of the order previously issued by the Supreme Court of India.
What it means:: The court must now decide whether to pause the effect of its earlier ruling on this law.

The Times of India

News13 Apr 2018

SC/ST Act judgment: Ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan criticises Supreme Court verdict, says it incited violence

Former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan said the controversial SC/ST verdict of the Supreme Court was "basically wrong" as the decision will enable...

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What:: Former Chief Justice KG Balakrishnan criticized a Supreme Court ruling, stating it caused public unrest and violence.
Who:: KG Balakrishnan is the former Chief Justice of India, and the Supreme Court of India is the judicial body.
When:: Reported on 13 Apr 2018.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: He argued that the court's decision to change rules for the SC/ST Act triggered violent protests.
What it means:: The criticism highlights ongoing public and legal debate regarding the court's recent judgment on the act.

Firstpost

News13 Apr 2018

SC/ST judgment of Supreme Court is basically wrong decision, says ex Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan

Former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan on Friday said the controversial SC/ST verdict of the Supreme Court was “basically wrong”, as the decision...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A former Chief Justice of India expressed his disagreement with a Supreme Court judgment regarding a law.
Who:: KG Balakrishnan is a former Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court of India is the court.
When:: Reported on 13 Apr 2018.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The former Chief Justice stated the decision reached by the court was basically wrong.
What it means:: The statement publicly critiques the court's earlier ruling on the law protecting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

The Hindu

News3 Apr 2018

Supreme Court refuses stay on SC/ST Act order that prompted Bharat Bandh protest

The Supreme Court of India after hearing the review petition by the government has denied stay on the March 20 SC/ST verdict saying it will not put its...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court turned down a request to pause its previous order regarding a specific law.
Who:: The Supreme Court of India is the court, Subhash Kashinath Mahajan is the petitioner, and the State of Maharashtra is a party.
When:: Reported on 3 Apr 2018.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The court did not provide a new reason but was considering a request related to the law protecting marginalized groups.
What it means:: The order remains in effect while protests continue across the country regarding the court's earlier decision.

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