Yesterday, On 19th September, The Supreme Court ruled that passengers cannot bear vicarious liability for a driver’s contributory negligence, thus ensuring their full compensation. This decision arose from a case involving a parked truck that caused an accident, emphasizing that the truck’s abandonment and lack of safety measures were primarily responsible for the incident.
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.
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On Monday(16th Sept),The Gauhati High Court has addressed the custodial death of Tafazzul Islam, a 24-year-old gang rape suspect, by issuing notices to government officials. This action follows a petition from Abdul Awal, the deceased’s father, demanding a comprehensive investigation and compensation.
Today, On 5th September, The Delhi High Court ordered the Delhi Development Authority to compensate the families of a mother and son who tragically died after falling into an open drain in Ghazipur. The court instructed the DDA to pay Rs 20 lakh as a humanitarian gesture. The incident raised concerns about safety measures in the area, prompting the court’s decision.
The Supreme Court condemned a bank’s recovery agent firm as a “group of goons” for not returning a vehicle seized from a man despite a one-time loan settlement. The court ordered the West Bengal Police to file a charge sheet against the company within two months and directed compensation be paid to the man. The recovery agent eventually returned the damaged vehicle.
Justices BR Gavai, Prashant Kumar Mishra, and KV Viswanathan today summoned Maharashtra’s Rajesh Kumar over contemptuous comments in an affidavit regarding construction on forest land. The Court warned of contempt proceedings and criticized the government’s lack of seriousness. The case relates to compliance with compensatory afforestation levy and recent budgetary sops. Court may halt the Ladki Bahin Yojana.
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to issue a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teacher positions, in response to concerns about improper application of reservation quotas. This ruling impacts previously appointed teachers and aims to uphold social justice, with support and criticism from political figures.
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The National Alliance for Justice, Accountability, and Rights (NAJAR) urged the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court to expedite bail hearings for the “equal citizenship” cases (FIR 59/2020) related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. They requested all bail applications to be resolved within two weeks, criticizing the delays and advocating for appropriate compensation for the accused and their families.