The Supreme Court declared the Bihar law enabling the takeover of Patna’s historic Sinha Library unconstitutional, calling the Rs 1 compensation “illusory” and arbitrary. The Court ordered that the management of the nearly century-old library be restored to the original trust.
The Supreme Court of India has sought the Centre’s response on a plea challenging the validity of a rule that allows authorities to confiscate animals during ongoing legal proceedings. The petition argues that the rule violates constitutional rights and goes beyond the powers granted under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.