Bhatkal Municipality clarifies: Viral cattle slaughter video is old
Bhatkal: The Bhatkal Municipality on Thursday clarified that the viral video and photos circulating on social media with the claim “cattle slaughter has taken place in Magdoom Colony” are old visuals, not linked to any recent incident.
The viral video showed cattle bones, skeletons, and blood stains, creating tension in the town. However, when police and municipal officials rushed to the spot, they confirmed that no such remains were found. “The videos and images being circulated are not recent. No cattle bones or meat remains were found during inspection,” officials said.
Municipal Chief Officer Venkatesh Navuda explained, “We received information about cattle bones in Magdoom Colony, but by the time officials reached, nothing was present. The viral pictures also show stagnant rainwater, but Bhatkal has not received rain for the past three to four days. This clearly proves the images are old.”
Soon after the videos went viral, workers of right-wing organisations expressed anger, alleging large-scale cattle slaughter and accusing the administration of inaction. But many locals doubted the authenticity of the visuals.
A senior journalist from the town pointed out, “Bhatkal has seen peaceful days recently. After attempts to create unrest over the old fish market issue failed, now old visuals are being circulated to spread fear. People must stay alert and not fall prey to such propaganda.”
Municipal authorities have confirmed that no bones were found at the site. “The origin of these viral videos and photos is being verified. Strict action will be taken against those spreading false information. Citizens should not believe everything they see on social media without verification,” officials cautioned. 
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Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38
New Delhi (PTI): The government has promulgated an ordinance to increase the strength of the Supreme Court from the present 34 judges to 38, including the Chief Justice of India.
The law ministry notified the ordinance on Saturday, which amended the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, to increase the sanctioned strength of the top court.
So far, the sanctioned strength of the top court was 34, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Now, the number of judges has been increased by four, taking the sanctioned strength to 38.
The top court will now have 37 judges, other than the CJI.
With the apex court having two vacancies at present, and the ordinance coming into force immediately, the Supreme Court Collegium will now have to recommend six names for appointment as judges in the top court.
A bill will be brought in the Monsoon Session of Parliament to convert the ordinance – an executive order – into a law passed by Parliament.
The Union Cabinet had cleared a draft bill on May 5 to increase the number of apex court judges.
The strength of the Supreme Court was last increased from 30 to 33 (excluding the CJI) in 2019.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, as originally enacted in 1956, put the maximum number of judges (excluding the CJI) at 10.
This number was increased to 13 by the Supreme Court (Number of Judges), Amendment Act, 1960, and to 17 by another amendment to the law.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 1986, augmented the strength of judges from 17 to 25, excluding the CJI.
A fresh amendment in 2009 further increased the strength from 25 to 30.
Article 124(3) of the Constitution lists the qualifications required to become a Supreme Court judge.
An Indian citizen who has either served as a high court judge for at least five years, or as an advocate for 10 years, or is a distinguished jurist, can be appointed to the top court.
The strength of the Supreme Court is increased based on the recommendations of the CJI, who writes to the Union law minister. After consulting the finance ministry, the Department of Justice under the law ministry moves the Cabinet with a draft bill.
