The Supreme Court asked the Union government to amend the National Highways Act, 1956 so that compensation disputes for land acquired for highway projects are decided by “judicially trained minds.” The court’s request was reported on Thursday, alongside ongoing student protests over a leaked NEET‑UG 2026 paper.
Hindustan Times (center) framed the story around the court’s amendment request and, in a separate piece, highlighted the celebration of “NEET Champions” from disadvantaged backgrounds, omitting any reference to political commentary. The Hindu (lean‑left) centered its coverage on student organisations condemning actor‑politician Pawan Kalyan’s remarks about the protests and demanding an apology, while giving no attention to the court’s legal push. Consequently, the two outlets emphasized different aspects—legal reform versus political backlash—and each left out the other’s primary focus.
No outlet reported the government’s response to the court’s amendment proposal, a gap that
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