DESK BRIEF: The SC issued an Order allowing the Union to immediately commence counselling for admissions to postgraduate medical programmes.

Today the Supreme Court begins its last week of hearings for the year, before closing for a 2 week long winter vacation on December 20th.

The Court's emphasis on data in the AIQ-NEET Case is consistent with their previous demands for data in reservations cases.

In October, the Court heard important cases on reservations, powers of the Directorate of Enforcement, and foreign funding for NGOs.

How will Bhushan J's Maratha Reservation opinion upholding the 50% limit on reservations impact ongoing cases?