The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for demolishing homes in Prayagraj without proper legal procedures, describing the actions as shocking. The court stated that residents were unfairly treated and emphasized the need for due process. It allowed petitioners to rebuild homes, pending appeals, but they must bear future demolition costs if unsuccessful.
The Supreme Court criticized the Madhya Pradesh High Court for dismissing women judges based on performance metrics during their probation, emphasizing the necessity for equitable treatment regardless of gender. The justices voiced concerns over mental health impacts on judges and will revisit the matter on December 12, following ongoing appeals related to terminations.
The Supreme Court today has deferred the hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s defamation case for 6 weeks to allow time for a settlement. Kejriwal expressed willingness to apologize but not under the complainant’s conditions. This request comes after a 2019 order summoning Kejriwal, stressing the need for responsibility in retweeting content.
