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The Hindu Editorial Analysis
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CJI says court will look into plea to bring back NJAC and end the Collegium system
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said that the Supreme Court may look into a request to bring back the NJAC system and stop using the Collegium system for choosing judges.
- The request names the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court Collegium, the Central government, and political parties. It argues that removing the NJAC took away the people’s say and gave the final control to just four judges.
- Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara mentioned this request before the court and asked for permission to argue the case himself, challenging the earlier decision that cancelled the NJAC.
- The NJAC had briefly allowed both the government and judges to have equal roles in appointing judges, before the Supreme Court cancelled it in 2015.
- The plea wants the 2015 decision to be treated as invalid from the start, saying the Collegium system shows nepotism and favouritism and makes the process of appointing judges unclear and unpredictable.
- It says that Parliament, which represents the people, passed the 99th Constitutional Amendment and the NJAC Act, but the Supreme Court cancelled them, making Parliament seem like a smaller or weaker body.
On the 5th anniversary of the Delhi border protest, Punjab farmers hold a rally and demand a legal guarantee for MSP
- Farmers and labourers from Punjab reached Chandigarh on Wednesday, marking five years since the 2020 ‘Dilli Chalo’ movement, demanding action on old and still-pending farming issues.
- The rally, held under the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, saw heavy police arrangements as farmers strongly demanded a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP) for all major crops.
- Protesters also demanded that farming and related areas be kept out of all Free Trade Agreements, saying these agreements hurt farmers’ income and weaken India’s farming stability.
- Farmer leaders said the government must bring laws to ensure MSP and purchase guarantees, create permanent job opportunities, and stop the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 from being passed.
- Farmers also asked the government to raise the sugarcane buying rate to ₹500 per quintal and cancel all fines given to farmers for burning paddy stubble in Punjab.
- They also demanded that all police cases filed during the 2020 Delhi farmers’ protest be cancelled completely, with no cases remaining pending.
- A memorandum for the President of India was given to local officers, listing the farmers’ demands and asking the government to act quickly and responsibly.
- The 2020 farmers’ movement led to a year-long protest at Delhi’s borders, which finally forced the government to take back the three farm laws.
- Police made heavy security arrangements on Wednesday, blocking some major roads and controlling traffic to manage large crowds safely.
- Security forces were also posted inside and around Panjab University, where students continued protests demanding that long-delayed University Senate election dates be announced immediately.
- Students under the Panjab University Bachao Morcha called for a shutdown on November 26, which led the authorities to declare a holiday, though protests still continued on the campus.
- Earlier, on November 10, students held a large protest against the Centre’s plan to change the University’s Senate and Syndicate structure, which caused strong reactions from students and political groups.
- The Centre cancelled its October 28 notification on November 7 after pressure, but students said they would not stop the protest until the University announced the dates for the much-delayed Senate elections.
- Students said that elections had not been held for more than a year and demanded that the administration immediately declare the dates to bring back proper democratic functioning in the University.
Mumbai honours the heroes of 26/11
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis marked the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks by honouring the brave officers, staff, and security personnel who lost their lives while protecting others.
- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Minister Ashish Shelar joined him in offering floral tributes at the martyrs’ memorial at the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s Office, along with senior police officials.
- Families of the policemen who were killed in the attacks also came to pay their respects to the courageous heroes who sacrificed their lives for public safety.
- President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah posted tributes online, remembering the victims and saluting the security forces. They stressed that India remains strongly committed to fighting terrorism.
- President Murmu wrote that the country gratefully remembers the brave soldiers who protected citizens and said that everyone must stay dedicated to fighting terrorism and building a stronger India.
- Prime Minister Modi said the anniversary is a serious reminder that the world must stand united against terrorism. He saluted the security personnel who died while saving innocent lives during the 2008 attacks.
- Home Minister Amit Shah called the attacks a shameful act against humanity and said that India’s zero-tolerance policy under the Modi government has earned global appreciation for strong action against terrorism.
Important Questions
- In the debate about how judges are appointed in India, why does the plea claim that the Collegium system shows nepotism and favouritism?
- In the case discussing the 2015 cancellation of the NJAC law, why does the plea argue that the earlier judgment should be treated as void ab initio?
- During the farmers’ rally in Chandigarh, why were the farmers asking the government to give a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops?
- What steps did the police take to maintain security arrangements and control the crowds during the large farmers’ protest?
- On the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, how did the Maharashtra leaders honour the brave officers and security personnel who lost their lives?
- Why did national leaders use 17th anniversary of the 26/11 attacks to talk about the need for stronger action against terrorism?
Important Vocabulary
- Plea – a formal request made to the court.
- Nepotism – giving special treatment to relatives.
- Unpredictable – not possible to guess or expect.
- Amendment – a change added to a law or Constitution.
- Protesters – people taking part in a protest.
- Agitation – a movement or protest for demanding something.
- Memorandum – a written note or message given to authorities.
- Stability – a condition of being steady and not easily changed.
- Anniversary – a date on which an event is remembered each year.
- Tributes – acts of respect or honour for someone.
- Victims – people harmed or killed in an event.
- Courageous – very brave and fearless.
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