Justice Sanjay Karol said the Constitution carries compassion for every human being, not just Indian citizens, while urging law students to “live the Constitution.” He called the Constitution his favourite book and a reminder of duty.
The Madras High Court Today (Aug 14) permitted the workers of BJP to hold bike rallies with the national flag across Tamil Nadu on Thursday on the day of Independence. Justice G Jayachandran said the decision to deny the permission was violative of fundamental rights. The secretary of BJP Yuva Morcha, had challenged the August 10 order of the police denying permission for such bike rally.
CJI led bench highlighted that climate change significantly affects the constitutional guarantee of the right to life. The court emphasized the necessity for India to prioritize clean energy endeavors like solar power, asserting that citizens deserve protection from the adverse impacts of the climate crisis.
The Supreme Court ruled against the State’s notion that providing compensation for land acquisition is an act of generosity, affirming citizens’ right to property. In response to a contempt case, the Court dismissed arguments that delay in compensation benefitted landowners, and left the option open for landowners to challenge the compensation award.