Next Chief Justice reacts to allegations of judicial overreach amid criticism from BJP leaders
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has responded to allegations of judicial overreach following recent comments by BJP leaders regarding its landmark judgment, which set a deadline for the President and Governors to clear Bills passed by the legislature for the second time. Justice BR Gavai, who will take over as Chief Justice next month, addressed the issue after a lawyer raised concerns over violence in West Bengal.
Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain sought directions from the court to deploy paramilitary forces in the region, following violent incidents related to the Waqf Amendment Act protests. The advocate's plea, which was first filed after the post-poll violence in Bengal in 2022, calls for a panel of retired judges to investigate the violence and a report on the displacement of Hindus in Murshidabad.
In response, Justice Gavai remarked, “You want us to issue a writ of mandamus to the President to impose this? As it is, we are facing allegations of encroaching into executive (domain). Please.” His comment indicates that the Supreme Court is closely monitoring the ongoing criticisms, particularly from a section of BJP leaders.
The criticism stems from the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tamil Nadu case, where it ruled that the Governor’s decision to withhold Bills indefinitely was “arbitrary” and violated constitutional norms. The court’s order emphasized that only courts can provide recommendations regarding the constitutionality of Bills and that the Executive should exercise restraint in such matters.
Following this judgment, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey expressed concern over the increasing influence of the judiciary, suggesting that if the Supreme Court continues making decisions on such matters, Parliament and State Assemblies should be shut down. Other BJP leaders, such as Dinesh Sharma and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, also criticised the court’s actions, with Dhankhar labeling Article 142 as a "nuclear missile" against democratic forces.
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here
Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.
When to Apply:
According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.
Where to Apply:
According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
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Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.
