Ex-min Dhiman new HP SC panel chairperson

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh govt has appointed former industries minister and former state Congress president, Kuldeep Kumar Dhiman, as the chairperson of the state commission for SCs. He hails from Gagret tehsil in Una district. The state govt also appointed Digvijay Malhotra, a native of Jawali in Kangra district, as a member of the state commission for SCs. The notification issued on October 19 states that the detailed terms and conditions of their engagement will be notified separately. tnn

HC halts appointment of RSAHC chairperson over qualification concerns

The Rajasthan High Court has halted Dr. S S Yadav's appointment as chairperson of the Rajasthan State Allied and Healthcare Council. This comes after a petition claimed Dr. Yadav lacks the required qualifications stipulated by the 2021 Act, which demands a postgraduate degree and 25 years of experience in allied and healthcare sciences. Notices have been issued to relevant authorities.

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar takes over as 9th chairperson of National Commission for Women

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as the ninth chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), succeeding Rekha Sharma. Her term will last three years or until she turns 65. Rahatkar has a history of strong leadership and initiated numerous programs for women during her tenure in Maharashtra, focusing on legal reforms, digital literacy, and healthcare.

HC extends tenure of consumer forum chairpersons, members

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued an interim order allowing chairpersons and members of the State Consumer Commission and District Consumer Forums to continue their roles beyond their term expiry until further notice. This decision came as a result of a pending Supreme Court petition challenging the appointment procedures for these positions, potentially affecting thousands of pending cases.

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