NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is set to 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 Yogi Adityanath government’s order has faced criticism for allegedly targeting Muslim traders and negatively impacting business operations. Political leaders from various parties, including members of the NDA and opposition figures, have expressed concern. Similar orders have also been issued in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, with fines for non-compliance.
Additionally, the 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. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will review the case, 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.
