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The University Grants Commission (UGC) filed a 50-page affidavit on a batch of petitions, including the one filed by Shiv Sena's youth wing 'Yuva Sena', which have challenged its guidelines issued on July 6 for holding the exams in September amidst the persisting coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

The Centre told the Supreme Court that it has issued purchase order for 52,094 ventilators to meet exigencies and that 10,500 would reach India by April 30. "Supply of 10,500 ventilators is expected by April 30, an additional 18,000 by May 30 and 20,000 by June 30. Union government has supplied 2,83,910 PPE kits and 20,52,417 N95 masks to states," it said.

A two-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde and also comprising Justice L Nageshwar Rao today heard the petition, filed by advocate alakh alok srivastava, through video conferencing and slated the matter for Tuesday. The CJI said that we are not going to add to the confusion by issuing any kind of direction, which is already being taken care of by the government.

At a time when the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has introduced a bill providing death penalty for those sexually assaulting children, additional solicitor general P S Narasimha told the SC that “death penalty is not an answer to everything”.

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking its nod to terminate 32-week-old pregnancy of a 10-year-old rape survivor. The top court considered the report of medical board that said termination of pregnancy is neither good for the girl nor for the fetus.

The Supreme Court moved to ensure speedy trial in cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. A three-judge bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra issued six guidelines to make trials in cases of child sexual abuse under the POCSO Act conform to the intent of the legislation

Supreme Court refused PIL for a CBI/SIT probe into Sandeshkhali violence, asking the petitioner to approach Calcutta HC. The petitioner compared incidents to Manipur, but the court advised against it. Missing entities: Supreme Court's statement on comparison, Calcutta HC's role in transferring the case to CBI, Bengal government's response, HC's cognizance and arrests update.

A PIL filed in the Supreme Court requests a CBI or SIT-monitored investigation into recent violence in Sandeshkhali village, West Bengal. Allegations include demands for compensation, action against negligent police officials, and trial transfer outside the state. The violence stems from protests over alleged sexual abuse by a local TMC leader, Shajahan Sheikh, who is currently absconding.

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea for a CBI or STI investigation into the Sandeshkhali sexual violence case. Justice BV Nagarathna has directed the petitioner to approach the Calcutta high court, stating that the Sandeshkhali case cannot be compared to the Manipur ethnic violence. The PIL sought compensation for the victims and action against the West Bengal Police officials for their alleged negligence.

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has recommended President's rule in West Bengal due to alleged harassment of women by TMC supporters. Protests continue demanding a transparent investigation. The Supreme Court considers a PIL for a court-monitored probe and compensation for victims, emphasizing the need to address socio-political issues.

LG VK Saxena on Tuesday granted permission to prosecute ex-vice president of JNU students union and member of AISA, Shehla Rashid, in connection with a 2019 sedition case.