NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday raised concerns over whether essential goods provided at subsidised rates are actually reaching the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. Many State governments claim to provide ration to those in need, but the reality may be different.
The Supreme Court has mandated that airport authorities provide sensitivity training for staff to better assist passengers with physical disabilities. Justices JB Pardiwala and Pankaj Mithal emphasized the need for compassion and effective assistance, extending guidelines to help all elderly passengers requiring support. This decision arose from a petition by Arushi Singh, highlighting her experiences.
The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal government for not establishing a Municipal Building Tribunal to address illegal constructions on enemy property in Kolkata. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed immediate demolitions of unauthorized structures, warning of potential contempt actions if compliance is not met by the state within two weeks.
Today, On 13th July, The Supreme Court urges the government to introduce a dedicated daily news bulletin for people with hearing and speech impairments, as part of broader efforts to promote equal rights for persons with disabilities. This initiative follows a ruling criticizing the stereotyping of disabled individuals in visual media and films, emphasizing the need for inclusive communication.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court dismissed Sameer Kulkarni’s petition challenging the trial proceedings for the 2008 Malegaon Bomb Blast Case, stating no interference was warranted. Kulkarni sought to question the legal grounds of the sanction under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The trial lacked a valid sanction and the case was ultimately dismissed.
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The Supreme Court dismissed today, a contempt petition against Manipur authorities for failing to protect the properties of displaced persons during recent violence. The court stated that no contempt was made, emphasizing the need to involve encroachers as parties to the case before taking action. Encroachments on properties should be addressed through separate proceedings.
The judges from the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany joined the bench of the Supreme Court of India, alongside Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud. The session began with Chief Justice Chandrachud extending a warm welcome to the German delegates. On Thursday the judges from the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany joined the bench […]
The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud including Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra issued this interim order amidst concerns that the 2023 amendments in Forest (Conservation) Act could potentially lead to the declassification of over 1.97 lakh square kilometers of forest land. On Monday the Supreme Court has mandated that […]
The Supreme Court of India has initiated a critical examination of a plea challenging the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022, for their exclusion of single, unmarried women from the option of surrogacy. The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, has issued a notice to the Central Government, seeking […]