Today, On 27th October, The supreme court expressed anger over rising stray dog incidents, saying India is being portrayed in a bad light internationally and ordered all Chief Secretaries to appear before it on November 3.
Today, On 11th December, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on stubble burning due to a similar case pending in the Supreme Court. The High Court stressed avoiding conflicting judgments and allowed petitioners to approach the Supreme Court. Stubble burning’s impact on air quality remains a critical issue under review.
Nitin Gadkari, India’s Union Minister, emphasized flexible law interpretation for the public’s benefit during the ABPSEA 2024 awards ceremony. He praised the late Arun Bongirwar as a timely decision-maker and urged documentation of his methods to inspire future officers. Awards honored exceptional public service contributions, fostering excellence and innovation.
The Supreme Court today emphasized the need to establish Gram Nyayalayas nationwide to improve access to justice. The bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai reviewed a petition urging the Centre and states to act under the court’s supervision. Only a small percentage of these courts have been established, prompting the Court to demand immediate action.
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Today(on 27th August), The Supreme Court of India has summoned the Chief Secretaries and Finance Secretaries of 18 states and union territories over the failure to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission’s recommendations on pension arrears and retirement benefits for judicial officers.
Supreme Court has directed several states and Union Territories (UTs) to provide complete information with regard to the functioning of open prisons; the court was hearing a matter related to congestion in jails. Semi-open or open prisons allow convicts to work outside the premises during the day to earn a livelihood and return in the evening.
The Supreme Court has summoned chief secretaries of 18 states and Union Territories for failing to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission’s recommendations. Despite multiple orders, the states have not achieved full compliance. The court is determined to enforce adherence, requiring personal appearances to prompt the submission of necessary affidavits.
The Supreme Court today summoned chief and finance secretaries of 16 states for failing to implement pension and retirement benefit recommendations for judicial officers. The court emphasized the necessity of their personal presence to facilitate the submission of affidavits and warned of potential contempt proceedings for non-compliance. August 23 is set for a hearing on this matter, with no further extensions granted.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court emphasized the obligation of investigating officers to meticulously adhere to the stipulated requirements when filing a charge sheet, ensuring it includes comprehensive details. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code can lead to various legal complexities in the court of law. The Supreme Court of India […]