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Updated on: Jul 22, 2024, 09:15:14 IST

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Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's directive requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names. Filed by the NGO Association of Protection of Civil Rights, the plea will be reviewed by Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti. The order, enacted by the Yogi Adityanath government, has drawn criticism for allegedly targeting Muslim traders and impacting business operations. Political leaders from various parties, including NDA members and opposition figures, have expressed concern. Similar orders have also been issued in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, with fines for non-compliance. Dig deeper

The Supreme Court to hear Kanwar Yatra and NEET-UG 2024 case.

Supreme Court will hear a series of petitions concerning alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 exam, conducted earlier this year. This follows the National Testing Agency (NTA) releasing city- and centre-wise results amid accusations of paper leaks and marking discrepancies. The case will be reviewed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, with 40 petitions scheduled, including those seeking to transfer cases from various high courts to avoid multiple litigations. The Supreme Court had previously adjourned hearings, pending responses from the Centre and NTA, and noted the breach of NEET-UG 2024's sanctity. The NTA's recent result analysis showed no widespread malpractice, although some top scores were concentrated in major coaching hub cities. Dig deeper

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