India — Supreme Court of India & Hemant Sood

India — Supreme Court of India: Issued notice on PIL seeking CBI probe into JPSC exam irregularities.

Hemant Sood: Chief Minister who announced cancellations; under pressure from protesters and opposition.

India — Supreme Court of India: The Supreme Court is the central judicial authority hearing the plea and issuing notices to multiple parties, thereby shaping the legal process.

Hemant Sood: Chief Minister of India — Jharkhand whose government cancelled the exams; his administration faces criticism over the handling of the issue.

India — Supreme Court of India: Its 2024 judgment recognized states' power to tax mineral-bearing lands; the amendment may conflict with this ruling.

Hemant Sood: Chief Minister of India — Jharkhand who strongly opposed the amendment, warning of significant revenue loss and welfare impact; also wrote to President and Rahul Gandhi.

India — Supreme Court of India: The Supreme Court received the report and is considering directions for expedited trials of criminal cases against lawmakers, reinforcing its role in judicial oversight.

Hemant Sood: India — Jharkhand CM mentioned as having declared criminal cases.

India — Supreme Court of India: Mentioned as having monitored the JSSC-CGL exam, limiting government's ability to cancel it.

Hemant Sood: Chief Minister of India — Jharkhand, facing demands for resignation and gherao of his residence. His government's credibility is challenged, but he has announced reforms and promised impartial investigation.