The Kerala High Court has ruled that petrol pump washrooms on national highways must be open to the public round-the-clock, while those in other areas should serve customers and transit travellers. The Court also barred authorities from declaring private petrol pump toilets as public facilities.
The Orissa High Court criticized the State for unlawfully demolishing a community centre, labeling it “bulldozer justice.” The Court ordered Rs 10 lakh in compensation for violating citizens’ rights, emphasizing the erosion of legal legitimacy and the necessity of adhering to judicial processes. It affirmed the importance of due process in state actions.
The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, led by Farooq Abdullah, is challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it interferes unconstitutionally in Muslim religious affairs. Multiple petitions cite violations of fundamental rights and seek legal intervention from the Supreme Court, which will hear these cases.
NEW DELHI: Today, 4th April: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Mohammad Jawed against the Waqf Amendment Act. He argues that the law is unfair to the Muslim community and violates their fundamental rights. Mohammad Jawed, who is also the Congress party whip in the Lok Sabha, was a part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee that reviewed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2024.
The Kerala High Court has allowed the state government to acquire land for a model township to rehabilitate Wayanad landslide victims, dismissing petitions from Harrisons Malayalam Ltd and Elstone Tea Estates Ltd. The court mandated compensation for the land acquired and required adherence to legal compensation guidelines despite the petitioners’ objections.
On Friday(20th Sept), The Supreme Court criticized the Himachal Pradesh government for not compensating six landowners in Solan district before acquiring their land for a safety zone around a cement plant. The court ordered the state to pay Rs 3.05 crore to the affected landowners within 15 days, deeming the situation “regrettable.”
Nagalaxmi Laxmi Narayan has petitioned the Supreme Court against Delhi’s 2024 vehicle scrapping policy, which mandates the scrapping of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years, regardless of condition. The petitioner argues the policy is arbitrary, violates property rights, and should be applied prospectively with compensation for affected owners.
Today, On 15th May, The Supreme Court set guidelines for government land acquisitions to ensure fairness and transparency. The ruling emphasizes procedures to respect property rights. The decision affects land acquisition practices nationwide. In a specific case, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s land acquisition was deemed illegal, highlighting the significance of adhering to the established principles.
