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The Supreme Court today directed the Central Government and Uttarakhand authorities to develop a rehabilitation policy for 4,365 families living near Haldwani Railway Station. The court emphasized the humane treatment of encroachers and criticized the Railways’ approach. It called for a balanced approach addressing long-term residents’ needs and specified measures for identifying land and relocating families.
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Today (27th May): The Delhi High Court has dropped a Rs 1 lakh fine imposed on a lawyer who filed a PIL aimed at restraining media channels from airing sensational headlines regarding Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. The court directed the lawyer to perform community service and attach the court’s order to any future petition. The PIL sought to restrict media coverage and was considered beyond the court’s purview.